Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Who Knows the New Rules
Georgia's injury laws changed in 2025, and those changes affect how claims are valued and argued. Kaufman & Lynd represents accident victims across Georgia, and Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed to practice in the state. With more than twenty years of personal injury experience, we help injured people in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and beyond build strong claims under the current law. Your consultation is free and confidential, and you pay no fees unless we win.
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Georgia personal injury claims at a glance
- Filing deadline
- 2 years
- Fault rule
- Recovery barred at 50% fault or more
- Insurance
- At-fault state; 25/50/25 minimums; 2025 tort reform in effect
- Your attorney
- Jeffrey S. Kaufman is licensed to practice law in Georgia and 17 other states.
- Cost to you
- Free consultation and no fees unless we win.
Georgia injury attorneys
Why Georgia Injury Victims Choose Kaufman & Lynd
Licensed in Georgia
Attorney Jeffrey S. Kaufman is a licensed Georgia attorney, so you work directly with a lawyer admitted to practice in your state.
Decades of experience
Partners Jeffrey Kaufman and Craig Lynd have worked together since 1997 and have been responsible for more than fifty thousand cases.
No fees unless we win
You pay nothing upfront, and your consultation is always free and 100% confidential.
Trusted by clients
Kaufman & Lynd holds a 4.9-star rating from more than 750 Google reviews.
Recognized legal commentary
Our attorneys have been called on for legal analysis by CNN, MSNBC, CNN Business, and Fox News.
Every case is personal
You get individualized attention and regular updates, not a case number.
Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman
Personal injury attorney · Licensed in Georgia
Accident risks
Common Accident Risks in Georgia
Metro Atlanta's interstates, including I-75, I-85, I-20, and the I-285 Perimeter, are some of the most congested in the Southeast, and the Downtown Connector carries hundreds of thousands of vehicles a day. GA-400 and I-16 add heavy commuter and port-related truck traffic, especially around the Port of Savannah. Rapid growth in suburbs like Alpharetta, Marietta, and Sandy Springs has also increased pedestrian and intersection crashes.
How we can help
Georgia Personal Injury Cases We Handle
If someone else's negligence caused your injury in Georgia, we can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Our Georgia practice includes:
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Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
Know your rights
Georgia Personal Injury Laws You Should Know
Every state sets its own rules for injury claims. These are the Georgia rules that most often affect what you can recover and when you must act.
Statute of limitations
Georgia generally allows two years for personal injury and wrongful death claims (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33).
Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, you cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. Below 50%, your damages are reduced by your share of fault.
At-fault insurance system
Georgia requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage.
Ante litem notice for government claims
Claims against the State require notice within 12 months, claims against counties within 12 months, and claims against cities within six months.
Recent Changes to Georgia Injury Law
Georgia's 2025 tort reform (SB 68): Signed on April 21, 2025, SB 68 changed several rules for injury cases. For injuries on or after that date, juries may hear evidence that you were not wearing a seat belt, and may see both the amount medical providers billed and the amount actually paid. The law also limits when attorneys can suggest a dollar amount for pain and suffering, allows either side to request separate trial phases for liability and damages, and raises the bar for negligent security claims. SB 68 does not cap damages, but it makes careful documentation of your medical costs more important than ever.
After an accident
What to Do After an Accident in Georgia
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Get to safety and call 911.
Request police and medical help, and ask for a copy of the crash or incident report.
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See a doctor right away.
Some injuries, including concussions and internal injuries, do not show symptoms for hours or days.
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Keep every medical bill and payment record.
Under Georgia's 2025 law, juries may compare what was billed with what was actually paid, so complete records matter.
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Document everything.
Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and injuries, and collect names and contact information for witnesses.
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Avoid recorded statements to the other insurer.
Insurance adjusters may use your words to reduce or deny your claim.
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Call a Georgia personal injury lawyer.
A free consultation helps you understand your rights before important deadlines pass.
Communities we serve
Serving Injury Victims Across Georgia
We represent injured people throughout Georgia, including Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Athens, Marietta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and Roswell, as well as smaller towns and rural communities statewide. Our main office is located at 200 E. Robinson St., Suite 400, Orlando, Florida, and we work with Georgia clients by phone, video conference, and secure online document sharing, so you can focus on your recovery.
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia?
Two years from the date of injury in most cases. Claims against cities require notice within six months, so do not wait if a government entity may be involved.
How did Georgia's 2025 tort reform change injury claims?
SB 68 allows seat belt evidence and evidence of amounts actually paid for medical care in cases arising on or after April 21, 2025. It also limits pain and suffering arguments and allows bifurcated trials. It does not cap damages.
Can I recover if I was 50% at fault in Georgia?
No. Georgia bars recovery when the injured person is 50% or more at fault. If you are less than 50% at fault, you can recover reduced damages.
Do I need to meet with Kaufman & Lynd in person?
No. Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed in Georgia, and we can handle your case through phone and video meetings and secure online document sharing.
Is the consultation free?
Yes. Every Georgia case review is free, and we charge no fees unless we win.
Talk to a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love was hurt in Georgia, you do not have to face the insurance companies alone. Call Kaufman & Lynd at (407) 500-JEFF or complete our free case evaluation form. Your information is kept 100% confidential, and there are no fees unless we win.