Broad bipartisan support for stopping lawsuit abuse, protecting consumers, and the Legislature acting to lower prices.

82% of those who have used a personal injury lawyer believe the system needs reform.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a new poll gauging Georgia voters’ opinions on lawsuit abuse, the personal injury system, and Governor Kemp’s proposed legislation to lower costs for families. 

The poll was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between February 2, 2025, and February 5, 2025. The full polling memo, which includes methodology and key findings, is available here. 

“Governor Kemp and his proposed lawsuit reform bill both garner strong support among Georgia voters,” wrote Public Opinion Strategies in their polling memo to PACT.  “There are concerns among voters related to the rising cost of living and 72% of Georgians believe lawsuit abuse contributes to the issue. There is not a single demographic group who opposes reform. Even those who have used personal injury lawyers back the reforms. Additionally, Georgians send a clear message that they want their legislators to side with working families over personal injury lawyers in order to drive down costs and protect Georgia consumers.” 

“The data is unmistakable: Georgians want to lower costs and put an end to frivolous lawsuits that drive up expenses for families and businesses,” said Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of PACT. “Now, lawmakers have a choice: stand with the status quo, which is crushing Georgians with higher prices, or pass reforms to reduce costs.”

Poll Highlights: 

• The cost of living is a top concern for Georgians, and they believe lawsuit abuse is hurting their wallets.
• Nearly three-quarters (72%) of voters say that lawsuit abuse is driving up the cost of goods and services for Georgia families. This sentiment cuts across party lines with 88% of Republicans, 64% of Independents, and 62% of Democrats agreeing.
• Legislation that would reform the cost of lawsuits, settlements and related legal fees is supported by a greater than two-to-one margin.
• Among those who have used a personal injury lawyer, 87% believe it is important for the Legislature to stop lawsuit abuse and eliminate the hidden tax on consumers.
• Over eight-in-ten (82%) of those who have used a personal injury lawyer believe their State Legislator should vote to stop lawsuit abuse and eliminate the hidden tax.
• An overwhelming majority (85%) of voters believe it is important that the Legislature stops lawsuit abuse and eliminates the hidden tax on Georgia consumers.

Note: For interviews to discuss the polling results, please email laurenzelt@protectingamericanconsumers.org

Note: A copy of the polling memo can be read here.