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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 51 - TORTS (§§ 51-1-1 — 51-16-5)
Chapter 14 - ASBESTOS AND SILICA CLAIMS (§§ 51-14-1 — 51-14-13)
Section 51-14-4 - Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment a prerequisite of asbestos or silica claims
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GA Code § 51-14-4 (2023)
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- (a) Prima-facie evidence of physical impairment of the exposed person as defined in paragraph (17) or (18) of Code Section 51-14-3 shall be an essential element of an asbestos claim or silica claim.
- (b) In order to bring or maintain an asbestos claim or silica claim, the claimant shall submit prima-facie evidence of physical impairment in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
Amended by 2007 Ga. Laws 9,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2007.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 29,§ 1, eff. 4/12/2005.
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