Georgia follows a comparative negligence standard, which means that if you were 49% or less at fault for the accident, you could recover compensation for your damages. However, the compensation you receive will be reduced by the percentage of fault for which you were responsible. So if you were responsible for 10% of the accident, you would earn 90% of your total compensation.

If your personal injury attorney and the at-fault party’s insurance company agree on a settlement amount, then your case is resolved. Most personal injury cases settle before going to court. However, there are some situations where negotiations don’t work. In this case, you can file a lawsuit and go to court.

If the other insurance company claims you’re at fault for the accident, do not admit fault or take any blame. Anything you say or do can be used against you. Instead, your personal injury lawyer will gather evidence to prove you weren’t at fault for the accident.