In Georgia, the standard limitation period for filing a personal injury lawsuit is two years, with a four-year limit for loss of consortium claim by the spouse of the injured person. For example, if you were injured in Georgia on June 1, 2024, the normal deadline to file suit is June 1, 2026; it is wise to file suit months before the deadline in order to deal with any difficulties in obtaining service of process.

O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 states provides a two year time limit for filing personal injury lawsuits in general, a one year limitation for injuries to reputation…