All states have laws limiting the amount of time a claim can be brought against the insurance company.  The length of time is determined by the legislator in your state.  These laws are known as statutes of limitation (SOL).  For most car accident cases in Georgia, the statute of limitations (SOL) is two years after the date of the collision.

However, waiting two years to bring an automobile collision or slip and fall claim can be disastrous for your case.  It is important to hire an attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence critical to your claim.  This can include preservation of witness statements, surveillance cameras and proper photographs of damage to the vehicle.  Furthermore, certain claims can limit the amount of time permitted to bring the claim.  An example are claims against government entities.  There are laws that require earlier notice be provided to these entities.  Additionally, certain types of claims require that the insurance company have knowledge of the claim shortly after the collision or fall.  An example would be claims that can be brought against your own insurance company, known as Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Claims, usually require that the insurance company be allowed to have thirty to ninety days’ notice.