Greathouse Trial Law Responds to Georgia’s Historic 2025 Tort Reform Overhaul
ATLANTA, Georgia — In the wake of Georgia’s most significant tort reform in decades, Greathouse Trial Law, a leading personal injury firm based in Atlanta, is speaking out about how the changes may affect injury victims across the state.
Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bills 68 and 69 into law on April 21, 2025, marking a historic overhaul that limits “phantom” medical damages, prohibits anchoring in non-economic damage arguments, mandates trial bifurcation, and introduces new regulations on third-party litigation funding.
“These reforms will fundamentally change how personal injury cases are evaluated and tried in Georgia,” said Riah Greathouse, founder of Greathouse Trial Law. “While lawmakers frame this as a step toward fairness, we must prevent it from becoming a barrier for injured Georgians seeking justice and fair compensation.”
Under the new laws, juries will now see both billed and paid medical costs when considering damages, pain-and-suffering arguments must be tied to admissible evidence, and outside funders will face registration and disclosure requirements beginning in 2026.
“For years, our firm has fought to level the playing field for victims facing powerful insurance companies,” Greathouse continued. “These new restrictions could make that fight more complex, but not impossible. Our dedication to our clients remains unchanged: to pursue maximum justice.”
Greathouse Trial Law emphasizes that these reforms could affect anyone involved in a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury claim, especially cases involving significant medical expenses or non-economic damages. The firm closely monitors implementation details to help clients navigate the evolving landscape.
“At the end of the day, our job is to protect the rights of injury victims,” said Greathouse. “No legislation should stand in the way of holding negligent parties accountable. We’re ready to adapt and stand up for Georgians when they need it most.”
For more information on how Georgia’s tort reform could impact personal injury cases, visit https://www.atltriallaw.com.
About Greathouse Trial Law, LLC
Riah Greathouse and Greathouse Trial Law care about their clients and go above and beyond to represent their interests, from negotiating with insurance companies to fighting for their clients in court, if necessary. The Atlanta-based personal injury law firm offers a skilled and experienced team in a broad range of practice areas, from auto accidents to slip and falls, with services throughout the state of Georgia. For a free consultation, contact Greathouse Trial Law at (678) 310-2827.
