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Georgia filing deadline checker
Enter the date of your crash and the type of claim. The result is an estimate based on Georgia's statutory periods — tolling rules and notice requirements can shorten or extend it.
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Every Georgia deadline we track
Notice periods for claims against a city, county or state agency are far shorter than the two-year lawsuit deadline.
| Claim type | Deadline | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Personal injury | 2 years from the date of the crashApplies to most car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian injury claims. | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 |
| Wrongful death | 2 years from the date of deathMay be tolled while the decedent's estate is being probated. | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 |
| Property damage | 4 years from the date of the crashCovers vehicle damage and diminished value claims. | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-30 |
| Claim against a Georgia city | 6 months ante litem noticeWritten notice with statutory content must be served on the municipality. | O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5 |
| Claim against a Georgia county | 12 months to present the claimClaims must be presented to the county within one year. | O.C.G.A. § 36-11-1 |
| Claim against the State of Georgia | 12 months ante litem noticeNotice under the Georgia Tort Claims Act; suit deadline is still two years. | O.C.G.A. § 50-21-26 |
| Uninsured motorist claim | 2 years, plus policy notice conditionsYour own policy may require prompt notice and consent before any liability settlement. | O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11 |
| Medical malpractice | 2 years, with a 5-year statute of reposeDifferent rules apply to foreign objects and minors. | O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71 |
This tool provides a general estimate and is not legal advice. Deadlines can be tolled, shortened by contract, or governed by federal law.
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