What is the statute of limitations for a non-injury accident?
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What is the statute of limitations for a non-injury accident?
In around 2000 my wife had a rear-end collision with another lady in GA. The lady was attempting a left turn and my wife hit her from behind. It was my wife’s fault and what I’d like to know is, is there a S/L on this? She last made a payment on the accident to the insurance company in 2004 and we didn’t hear from anyone until just recently that has been 7 years. We never got a bill or anything so I was wondering what her options were.
Asked on April 11, 2011 under Accident Law, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
When you say a "non-injury" accident I am assuming that you mean for property damage only and not for personal injuries, correct? Then the statute of limitations for a property damage action in the State of Georgia is 4 years. Here is what I am confused about: when you say that you mad e a "last payment" to the insurance company in 2004 did you mean that you paid back the other driver's insurance company for the damages? Did you get a release? I hope you kept copies of the payments. Now, what exactly did you get and from whom as to the accident? The statute of limitations ran in 2004 for the property damage but I would take what you got to someone to review just to be sure. Good luck.
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