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Georgia — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for personal injury

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33

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Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations in Georgia

Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Georgia requires that any action for injuries to the person be brought within a defined period from the date the cause of action accrues. The governing authority establishes a two-year window for filing such lawsuits, after which the claim is generally barred. The official source provides the full statutory language and any applicable exceptions or tolling provisions. The worked example below applies this verified figure to a hypothetical timeline, demonstrating how the deadline is calculated under the rule. To estimate the remaining time for a specific claim, users should consult the DocketMath calculator with their own case details.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the statute of limitations rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 (https://web.archive.org/web/2024/https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-9-civil-practice/ga-code-sect-9-3-33/).

Deadline example

For a Georgia personal injury limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 (https://web.archive.org/web/2024/https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-9-civil-practice/ga-code-sect-9-3-33/).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the personal injury statute of limitations 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.