What If I Was Partially at Fault for the Car Accident in Atlanta?
Quick Answer
Under Georgia’s comparative negligence law, you can still recover compensation if you’re less than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Rule
Georgia follows “modified comparative negligence” under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33. You can recover as long as you’re less than 50% at fault.
How It Works
- 10% at fault: Recover 90% of damages
- 25% at fault: Recover 75% of damages
- 40% at fault: Recover 60% of damages
- 50% or more: No recovery
Fighting Inflated Fault Assignments
Insurance companies often try to assign you more fault than you deserve to reduce their payout.
Don’t let insurance companies blame you unfairly. Contact our Atlanta car accident lawyers for help.
Call (678) 235-3870. We fight to minimize your fault percentage.
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