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Damages Allocation in Georgia

Georgia law allocates damages among multiple defendants based on each defendant’s percentage of fault. The governing statute, O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, establishes that a defendant is liable only for the portion of the total damages proportionate to their assigned fault. The trier of fact determines each party’s percentage of responsibility, and the court enters judgment accordingly. The statute also addresses how a plaintiff’s own fault reduces recovery and sets out the treatment of non-parties whose negligence contributed to the injury. No fixed formula is mandated; the allocation depends entirely on the evidence presented. The official source at the link below contains the full text. The calculator provided on this page can estimate a damages allocation based on your specific circumstances.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the damages allocation rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 (https://unicourt.github.io/cic-code-ga/transforms/ga/ocga/r85/gov.ga.ocga.title.51.html).

Georgia damages allocation: governed by O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 (https://unicourt.github.io/cic-code-ga/transforms/ga/ocga/r85/gov.ga.ocga.title.51.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.