Pre-Settlement Funding in Atlanta + Georgia

Nova Legal Funding complies with the laws and regulations surrounding pre-settlement loans in every state. Consequently, those looking for lawsuit funding in Georgia for workers comp or soft tissue injury cases will not be able to use our services if they have already received funding elsewhere for the same case.

In addition, anyone who has received funding for the same lawsuit from another agency will have a lien filed against them. When applying for pre-settlement funding from Nova Legal Funding, you must let us know if this is the case, as we will arrange for repayment of this lien before we can continue with our funding for your case.

The statute of limitations in Georgia gives claimants two years after sustaining an injury to take the person responsible to court. This time period begins on the day of the incident itself, so claiming your damages as soon as possible is essential to ensure that you remain entitled to compensation.

The regulations for Georgia pre-settlement funding also adhere to the modified comparative fault statute, with a 50% bar. This simply means that, provided the plaintiff is less than half responsible for the accident, they are eligible for compensation, and the less at fault the court finds the plaintiff, the more they could receive. According to a 2010 verdict from the Georgia Supreme Court, claimants are not subject to a maximum cap on how much they can claim.

While many states operate under the “one-bite” rule regarding dog attacks, Georgia’s laws are slightly more strict, stipulating that dog owners are “strictly liable” for any violent acts their pet may engage in, even if it was a first-time incident. However, the specifics of the state’s statute also notes that the dog owner will be liable if their pet was not demonstrably restrained on a leash.

Georgia’s legislation surrounding car accidents is based on the “fault” system, which makes any at-fault driver financially liable for the damage they cause the passengers of another vehicle. Applying for pre-settlement funding in Georgia is particularly helpful in these scenarios in the event that a settlement negotiation stalls and an agreement cannot be reached directly with the other driver.