Distracted Driving Accident FAQs

Georgia’s teen driving laws prohibit all cell phone use — hands-free or otherwise — for drivers under 18 (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241.1). If a minor caused your accident while using a phone, their parents may also face liability under Georgia’s family purpose doctrine, which holds vehicle owners responsible for accidents caused by family members driving with permission.

Police reports are important but are not the final word. Officers write what they observe and what drivers admit at the scene. Our attorneys can subpoena phone records and surveillance footage that go far beyond what appears in the accident report. Many distracted driving cases are proven through evidence gathered after the crash, not evidence noted on the night of the collision.

Under Georgia’s statute of limitations (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33), most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of the accident. There are limited exceptions, including cases involving government vehicles or wrongful death claims. Do not wait — evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and missing the deadline can permanently bar your claim.