Georgia Bill Would Restrict Truck-crash Lawsuits Against Insurers

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

A bipartisan measure that would largely protect insurers from being sued directly after crashes involving trucks is on its way to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto.

The state House of Representatives passed the bill 172-0 on Monday after the legislation passed in the Senate by a vote of 46-2. Backers say that no longer permitting direct lawsuits against insurers would expand the beleaguered insurance market for trucking companies and lower premiums, media outlets reported.

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