Newnan, Georgia

Car Accident Lawyer in Newnan, GA

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Cooper Law reviews Newnan, Georgia car-accident claims from 260 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Newnan is a city in and the county seat of Coweta County, Georgia, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta. Personal-injury suits are generally filed within two years (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Call (470) 852-6328. Cooper Law publishes no case results.

Reviewed by Omar A. Cooper, Esq. · Last updated September 3, 2026

  • The cityNewnan is a city in and the county seat of Coweta County, Georgia, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta. 2020 census population 42,549.
  • Where suit is filedCoweta County Superior Court Clerk Niki Sewell: physical address 72 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30263; mailing P.O. Box 943, Newnan, GA 30264.
  • Who writes the reportNewnan Police Department is at 1 Joseph Hannah Boulevard, Newnan, GA 30263, 770-254-2355. Traffic Unit investigates traffic accidents; on call 24 hours for serious-injury or fatality crashes.
  • Nearest trauma / hospitalNearest designated trauma: Grady Memorial Hospital (Level I, Atlanta). Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, Griffin, is Level IV.
  • From the Atlanta officeDrive from 260 Peachtree St NW to Newnan City Hall is about 39.1 miles and roughly 49 minutes without traffic (OSRM: 62,931 m / 2,965 s). I-85 congestion can add time.

Hurt in a Newnan crash?

Illustration: the aftermath of a collision — a damaged bumper and a hazard triangle on wet asphalt.
Illustration: the aftermath of a collision — a damaged bumper and a hazard triangle on wet asphalt. Illustration

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Newnan is a city in and the county seat of Coweta County, Georgia, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.

Newnan City Hall is at 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan, Coweta County (Nominatim).

Coweta venue

Newnan PD Open Records Officer (police records): 1 Joseph Hannah Boulevard, Newnan, GA 30263.

Corridors: I-85 exits 41, 44, 47 and US 29 / Bullsboro

I-85

Example crash (I-85 South near mile marker 38, November 17, 2025): Georgia State Patrol reported a fatal rear-end involving a Toyota.

Example crash (I-85 South near mile marker 50, March 22, 2026): Newnan Times-Herald reported a three-vehicle crash during a traffic stop.

Downtown US 29

Drive from 260 Peachtree St NW to Newnan City Hall is about 39.1 miles and roughly 49 minutes without traffic (OSRM: 62,931 m / 2,965 s).

Getting the report

Newnan PD Traffic Unit 3–5 days

Newnan Police Department is at 1 Joseph Hannah Boulevard, Newnan, GA 30263, 770-254-2355.

Municipal Court Clerk 770-253-1226

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Deadlines

The verified code sections for this topic are collected under Georgia law that applies, with the same cites as the brief.

Where the case is filed

72 Greenville Street Justice Center

Coweta County Superior Court Clerk Niki Sewell: physical address 72 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30263; mailing P.O.

Clerk Niki Sewell

Coweta County State Court judges' physical address listed as 72 Greenville Street, Coweta County Justice Center, Newnan, GA 30264; mailing.

2025 tort reform

The verified code sections for this topic are collected under Georgia law that applies, with the same cites as the brief.

Medical care

Grady Level I

Nearest designated trauma: Grady Memorial Hospital (Level I, Atlanta).

Do not call Piedmont Newnan a trauma center

Georgia law that applies

  • O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 — Personal-injury lawsuits in Georgia must be filed within two years after the right of action accrues ('Actions for injuries to the person.
  • O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33(a), (g) — Georgia uses modified comparative negligence: damages are reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's percentage of fault, and the plaintiff.
  • O.C.G.A. § 36-33-5 — If a municipal vehicle or employee is involved, written ante litem notice must be presented to the city within six months of the event.
  • O.C.G.A. § 36-11-1 — If a county vehicle or employee is involved, claims against the county must be presented within 12 months after they accrue or they are.
  • O.C.G.A. § 40-6-273 — A driver in a crash causing injury, death, or apparent property damage of $500 or more must immediately notify the local police department.
  • O.C.G.A. § 40-8-76.1(d) as amended by SB 68 § 5 and SB 69 § 4 (2025) — 2025 tort reform (SB 68, Act 9, signed April 21, 2025, effective on signing): seat-belt non-use 'may be considered in any civil action as.
  • O.C.G.A. § 51-12-1.1 — 2025 tort reform, medical expenses ('phantom damages'): for causes of action arising on or after April 21, 2025, special damages for.
  • O.C.G.A. § 9-10-184 (as amended by SB 68 § 1, 2025) — 2025 tort reform, anchoring: in bodily-injury and wrongful-death trials counsel may argue the monetary value of noneconomic damages only.
  • O.C.G.A. § 51-12-15 — 2025 tort reform, bifurcation: any party may elect a bifurcated trial (fault first, then compensatory damages with the same judge and.
  • O.C.G.A. §§ 9-11-41, 9-11-12 (as amended by SB 68, 2025) — 2025 tort reform, voluntary dismissal: plaintiffs may unilaterally dismiss without prejudice only within 60 days after the answer is filed.
  • Georgia SB 69 (2025), Act 10 — 2025 tort reform, litigation funding: SB 69 ('Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act', Act 10, signed April 21, 2025) requires.
  • O.C.G.A. §§ 51-3-50 to 51-3-57 — 2025 tort reform, premises liability: SB 68 § 6 created a new negligent-security article (O.C.G.A. §§ 51-3-50 through 51-3-57) for injuries.

What this page does not claim

Cooper Law publishes no case results and no client quotes. This page does not promise a recovery, name an average settlement, claim Spanish-language service, or describe a satellite office. The only office is 260 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Call (470) 852-6328.

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Sources: Newnan, Georgia - Wikipedia · Nominatim - Newnan City Hall · Staff Directory • Superior Court Clerk | Coweta County, GA · State Court Judges | Coweta County, GA · Traffic Unit | Newnan, GA · Open Records Request | Newnan, GA · GDOT Crash Data & Reporting · Georgia DPH designated trauma centers · Fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-85 South in Coweta County · Deputy injured in three-vehicle crash on I-85 - Newnan Times-Herald

FAQs

How do I get a Newnan accident report?

Newnan PD Traffic Unit says reports are generally available within 3–5 business days. Contact the Municipal Court Clerk at 770-253-1226. PD headquarters: 1 Joseph Hannah Boulevard, 770-254-2355.

How long do I have to file?

Two years (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). City vehicle: six-month ante litem. Coweta County vehicle: 12 months.

Which court hears a Newnan injury case?

Usually Coweta County State Court at the Justice Center, 72 Greenville Street, Newnan. Superior Court Clerk Niki Sewell (Court Services 770-254-2695).

Where is the nearest trauma center?

Grady Memorial Hospital (Level I, Atlanta) is on the Georgia DPH list. Piedmont Newnan is not a designated trauma center on that list.

What if I was partly at fault on I-85?

O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33 reduces damages by your fault share and bars recovery at 50% or more.

How far is Cooper Law from Newnan?

About 39 miles, roughly 50–75 minutes via I-85. (470) 852-6328.

Talk to a Newnan car accident lawyer.

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