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Georgia’s 2025 tort reform
In 2025 Georgia passed major changes to civil cases. Here’s an overview.
| Area | Change (summary) |
|---|---|
| Medical damages | Evidence of amounts actually paid may be admitted |
| Seatbelts | Nonuse may be admissible |
| Noneconomic damages arguments | Limits on “anchoring” arguments |
| Trials | Option to split trials into phases |
| Negligent security | New elements and fault allocation |
| Dismissals | Limits on timing of voluntary dismissals |
Effective dates vary. Some provisions applied to pending cases, others only to new ones. Ask how they affect yours.
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