Georgia Medical Malpractice Lawyers

State

Statutes of Limitation

Limits on Damage Awards

Pre-trial Screening and Arbitration

Georgia

§9.3.71-73. 2 years from injury or death; in no event longer than 5 years from act or death. Foreign object: 1 year from discovery. Minors: 2 years from age 5 if action arose before 5^th birthday.

§51.12.5.1. $250,000 limit on punitive damages, unless demonstrated intent to harm.

§9.9.61-63. Voluntary arbitration subject to court review; binding if prior agreement to make it so.

Joint and Several Liability

Expert Witnesses

Georgia Malpractice Attorney Fees

Patient Compensation or Stabilization Fund

§51.12.33. Defendants are proportionally liable according to percentage of fault for damages awarded.

§9.11.9.1. Complaint must contain affidavit of expert stating that facts justify a claim of negligence.

No limitations.

§33.20.13 (c). Health care corporation regulations require insurers to establish and maintain reserve funds for unpaid claims and other known liabilities.