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Accident help in Savannah, GA

Savannah traffic runs along I-95 and I-16, with the Port of Savannah putting a steady stream of commercial trucks on local roads. A collision near the port, on the historic squares downtown, or out toward Tybee Island can raise complex questions about fault under Georgia law. FaultFreeClaims connects you with an independent, licensed Georgia attorney who can review your case.

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Accidents in and around Savannah

Georgia is an at-fault state. You file against the driver who caused it, not against your own policy. In Chatham County that means sharing the road with a lot of commercial traffic, because the Port of Savannah sits on the river, I-16 dead-ends into downtown, and I-95 carries the rest of it past the west side, with container trucks and vacation traffic using the same ramps. Downtown adds its own trouble — one-way streets, squares you have to go around, and people stepping off curbs between them. US-17 crosses the river on the Talmadge bridge. Two years to file. If you already have a lawyer, you don't need us.
County
Chatham County
Major corridors
I-95 · I-16 · US-17
Local courts
Chatham County State and Superior Courts
Areas we cover in Savannah

Historic District · Victorian District · Ardsley Park · Starland District · Midtown · Isle of Hope

Your deadline

2 years

2 years personal injury; 2 years wrongful death; property damage 4 years.

How fault works

Modified comparative negligence, 50% bar

Accident types we help with in Savannah

Car AccidentsTruck AccidentsMotorcycle AccidentsRideshare (Uber & Lyft) AccidentsPedestrian AccidentsSlip & Fall

Nearby cities we serve

Atlanta
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Columbus
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Augusta
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Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a crash report in Savannah?

It depends on where you were. Inside the city limits the Savannah Police Department normally works the wreck; outside them it's usually the Chatham County Police Department, and on I-95 or I-16 the Georgia State Patrol. Georgia crash reports all use the same statewide form, and the agency that filed yours releases the copy. Get the case number at the scene if you can.

Which court would hear an injury case from a Savannah crash?

The Chatham County State and Superior Courts. Georgia state court generally handles ordinary car and truck injury suits, and superior court takes the heavier ones. If the at-fault driver or a motor carrier is based in another county, venue can move. An attorney licensed in Georgia will tell you where your suit actually belongs.

I was hit on foot near one of the downtown squares. Does the same law apply?

Yes. Georgia's at-fault rule covers people on foot the same way it covers drivers, and the driver's insurer pays if the driver was to blame. The 50% bar applies to you too, so expect questions about where you crossed and what the signal said. Downtown's one-way grid and mid-block crossings give an adjuster a lot to work with. Say what happened, and nothing you're guessing at.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Georgia?

In Georgia, the deadline is generally 2 years from the date of the accident. 2 years personal injury; 2 years wrongful death; property damage 4 years. Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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