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Car Accidents In Georgia

Georgia law dictates the Tort legal process for seeking compensation.  It is one of 12 states which abides by a “Modified Comparative Fault” rule. If a driver is found to be more than 50% responsible for the accident, they may not sue the other party for damages. This provision has no effect on passengers who are rarely at fault for an accident.  In addition, you only have 2 years from the time of your accident to bring a personal injury claim. 

A competing consideration, is where you purchased your personal car policy.  As an example, if you purchased your car policy in Ontario, Canada, most if not all of your contractual claims such as accident benefits, underinsured and uninsured motorist protections, reside there.  Since Georgia has low state car insurance liability limits – $25,000, there is a distinct possibility you will have to claim against your own Ontario car insurer to make sure you are fairly compensated. 

Cross-Border Car Accidents Are Complicated

Two sets of rights: Tort and Contract

Two countries: USA and Canada

Two jurisdictions: Georgia and Ontario (as an illustration)

All to ensure you are fairly and properly compensated.