When the crash happened, who caused it, whether you are hurt, and whether you have signed with a lawyer.
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Expect a call
Our partner’s automated assistant calls, introduces itself and asks a few questions.
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Possible attorney review
The intake team can clarify missing details and talk through the next steps with you.
Square One checklist
Your first week after a Lawrenceville crash
Fifteen jobs in the order they matter, from the roadside to day seven.
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Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County: where to go
The police, hospital and courthouse you are most likely to deal with after a crash here.
Police and crash reports
Which agency wrote your report?
A Lawrenceville address doesn't tell you, because much of the area is unincorporated Gwinnett County, so check the agency name next to your case number. Either agency's report may also be on BuyCrash, for a fee.
Crash reports from Lawrenceville Police and Gwinnett County Police
Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Precincts close at 4 p.m.
Cost
Free if you are named on the report. $5 for others, cash only.
$5, exact change. Usually ready in four business days.
Hospital
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
1000 Medical Center Boulevard
You may know it by its old name, Gwinnett Medical Center–Lawrenceville.
Serious injuries: a Level II trauma center (Georgia Trauma Foundation)
Milder injuries: your own doctor or urgent care
When: get seen within a day or two
Courts
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville is the county seat, so Gwinnett County car crash suits are heard here.
Magistrate Court: claims of $15,000 or less, with no jury
State Court: civil cases of any amount, unless Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction
Superior Court: the county's general trial court
How to choose a car accident attorney in Lawrenceville
You don't need an office on the Square. You do want a car accident attorney who knows Gwinnett County's police agencies, insurers and courts. Before you sign anything, run each name through five checks.
Ask who handles your file. The lawyer you meet may not be the one who returns your calls.
Ask about trial work. How many crash cases has the lawyer taken to a verdict, and were any in Gwinnett's State or Superior Court?
Compare fee agreements. A Georgia contingency fee agreement must be in writing. It states the percentage at settlement, trial or appeal, which expenses come out of your recovery, and whether they come out before or after the fee.
Walk away from pressure. Be wary of anyone who wants a signature at the hospital or promises a dollar figure at the first meeting.
Georgia deadlines and the 50% fault rule
For most injury claims, Georgia gives you two years from the crash to file a lawsuit. For damage to your car, the limit is four years. Some claims have shorter limits, so check yours early.
Georgia uses modified comparative fault. If you were partly to blame, your award goes down by your share. At 50% or more, you recover nothing from the other driver.
Example: a jury values your losses at $40,000 and finds you 20% at fault. You would recover $32,000.
Senate Bill 68, signed on April 21, 2025, changed some trial rules. For crashes on or after that date, evidence that you did not wear a seat belt can be used on fault and damages, and juries can see what was billed for medical care and what was actually paid. It did not change the two-year deadline or the 50% bar.
Insurance after a Gwinnett County crash
Georgia is an at-fault state with no no-fault (PIP) system. The driver who caused the crash pays through their liability insurance. Every Georgia driver must carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage.
Those minimums run out fast. If your losses are higher, look at your own policy: uninsured motorist coverage, medical payments coverage if you bought it, and collision coverage for your car. Before repairs start, get a written estimate and photos of the damage, and keep your towing and rental receipts with them.
Expect a call from the other driver's insurer within days. Confirm the basics, but you don't have to give a recorded statement on their timeline. Don't sign a release on the injury claim until your treatment is finished or its course is clear.
What the free case review covers
The four questions check whether your crash fits this review path: it happened in the last six months, another driver caused or may have caused it, you have pain or injury symptoms, and you have not signed with a lawyer for it.
Then our partner’s automated assistant calls, confirms a few details and can connect you with the intake team. The review is free, and you are under no obligation to hire an attorney.
Questions people ask
About the free review, fees and Lawrenceville crash paperwork.
Is the case review free?
Yes. The initial review is free, and you are under no obligation to hire an attorney.
Does finishing the review mean my case is accepted?
No. The four questions check the first criteria only. An attorney must review the full details before accepting a case.
How do car accident lawyers in Lawrenceville charge?
Most work on a contingency fee, a percentage of what they recover for you, so you don't pay upfront. Georgia requires the agreement in writing, with the percentage at each stage and how case expenses are handled.
What if I was partly at fault for the crash?
In the review, choose "Yes" if you think another driver caused or contributed to the crash, or "Not sure" if you don't know. Under Georgia law, you can still recover if you were less than 50% at fault. Your award goes down by your share.
Where do I get a crash report for a wreck in Lawrenceville?
From the agency that wrote it. Inside city limits, that is the Lawrenceville Police records unit at 300 Jackson Street. In unincorporated Gwinnett, it is Gwinnett County Police, for $5. Many reports are also on BuyCrash for a fee.
How long do I have to make a car accident claim in Georgia?
Usually two years from the crash to sue for injuries, and four years for damage to your car. A claim against a city or county needs written notice much sooner: within 6 months for a city and 12 months for a county.
Hurt in a crash in or around Lawrenceville? Four questions start your free review.
