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When you’re injured in an accident in Georgia, you have a limited time to take legal action. These deadlines, known as statutes of limitations, are strict and largely inflexible. Missing the window to file can mean losing your right to compensation. Below, we explain Georgia’s personal injury statute of limitations, the standard deadline for lawsuits, exceptions that can extend or shorten the timeframe, and tips to ensure you file your claim on time.

[Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage](/personal-injury/articles/UM/) is a critical safety net for drivers, especially in accidents where the at-fault driver has little or no insurance. In Georgia, “stacking” UM coverage is an option that can significantly increase the compensation available after a serious crash.

In this article, we explain how trailer hitches can increase the severity of a rear impact collision and how insurance adjusters can try to unfairly devalue your rear-end collision claim.