Where do I file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia — State Court or Superior Court?

Where do I file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia — State Court or Superior Court?

In Georgia, the correct court for personal injury and wrongful death claims is State Court, not Superior Court. This is a common misconception. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-7-4, State Courts are courts of general jurisdiction over civil tort actions including car accidents, truck crashes, premises liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Superior Courts in Georgia handle equity matters, felony criminal cases, domestic relations, and title to land — not routine tort litigation. Filing in the wrong court can result in dismissal and cost you critical time within the statute of limitations.