Discovering that your auto accident or injuries were caused by a roadway defect is a game changer. We have to move fast because you must now bring a claim against a government entity, and that shortens the amount of time you have to take legal action by half or more.

That is just one reason you should contact us right away if you have been injured in an accident. It is not always obvious that a defective roadway is involved, and is often only revealed upon our thorough investigation of your accident.

Suing a Government Entity in Georgia

Although the statute of limitations for personal injury is two years in Georgia, you must ante litem notice of your intent to sue a government entity. Ante Litem is Latin for “before litigation”.

If you are suing a municipality, you only have six months to give notice. If you are suing the state, you have 12 months. Then, after you give notice, you are still subject to the statute of limitations which is the time limit for filing your lawsuit.

Our Atlanta accident attorneys can protect your claim by making sure that your ante litem notice is submitted on time and properly. Please, do not miss out on the compensation that you and your family need by assuming that you have plenty of time to get started on your case and waiting too long to contact us so that we can start our investigation.

If you have been hurt in an auto accident or as a pedestrian, please call the Atlanta accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 right away or contact us online today.