Reviewed by David Dozier, Managing Partner of Dozier Law Firm · Licensed in Georgia since 1998 · Last updated October 30, 2026
Experienced Savannah Car Accident Lawyers on Your Side
If you were hurt in a car wreck in Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, or anywhere in Chatham County, the insurance company already has adjusters working to pay you as little as possible. Dozier Law has represented injured Georgians since 1966, and our Savannah office on Abercorn Street handles crash cases across the Coastal Empire. We investigate the wreck, deal with the insurers, and fight for the full value of your claim. You pay nothing unless we win.
Free case review: call our Savannah office at 912-239-4395.
Why Savannah Drivers Call Dozier Law After a Wreck
- A local office. We’re at 7302 Abercorn Street, in the middle of the corridor where many Savannah crashes happen.
- We investigate fast. Our investigators photograph the scene, find witnesses, and work to secure video before it’s erased. We bring in accident reconstruction experts when fault is disputed.
- We handle the insurance company. You focus on recovering; we handle the calls, the paperwork, and the lowball offers.
- No fee unless we win. We work on contingency, so there is no upfront cost to hire us.
- We handle truck crashes too. Port of Savannah freight traffic means many local wrecks involve tractor-trailers, and we pursue claims against both drivers and trucking companies.
Car Accidents in Savannah and Chatham County
Chatham County’s mix of interstate freight, daily commuters, and visitors makes for dangerous roads. In unincorporated Chatham County alone, a county safety study counted 12,463 crashes over a five-year period, including 82 fatal crashes and 274 crashes with serious injuries.
Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Savannah
A WTOC analysis of city crash data found nearly 10,000 crashes at Savannah intersections in a single year. The most dangerous wrecks happened at:
- Abercorn Street and White Bluff Road
- I-16 and Chatham Parkway
- King George Boulevard and Abercorn Street
- Abercorn Street and Rio Road
- DeRenne Avenue and Truman Parkway
- Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 37th Street
We also see frequent crashes on I-95, I-516 (Lynes Parkway), Ogeechee Road, Victory Drive, and in the I-16/I-95 construction zone.
Common Causes of Savannah Car Accidents
- Distracted driving, despite Georgia’s Hands-Free law
- Speeding and aggressive driving on I-16, I-95, and Truman Parkway
- Drunk driving, especially downtown and on weekends
- Failure to yield and red-light running at busy Abercorn and DeRenne intersections
- Port and freight truck traffic
- Visitors unfamiliar with downtown squares and one-way streets
- Construction zones, poor signage, or defective vehicle parts
What to Do After a Car Accident in Savannah
- Call 911. Savannah Police handles crashes inside city limits, Chatham County Police covers unincorporated areas, and the Georgia State Patrol often works interstate crashes. Pooler, Garden City, and Tybee Island have their own departments.
- Get medical care. Memorial Health University Medical Center is the region’s Level I trauma center, and St. Joseph’s/Candler also serves Savannah. Some injuries, like concussions and soft-tissue damage, don’t show symptoms right away.
- Document everything. Photograph the vehicles, the scene, road conditions, and your injuries. Get the other driver’s insurance information and witness phone numbers.
- Don’t admit fault or give a recorded statement. Anything you tell the other driver’s insurer can be used to reduce your claim.
- Get your crash report from the agency that responded to the crash.
- Call a Savannah car accident lawyer while evidence is still fresh.
How Georgia Law Affects Your Car Accident Claim
Georgia Is an At-Fault State
The driver who caused the crash, and their insurer, pays for your losses. Georgia requires at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage. In serious crashes that is rarely enough, so we also look at uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, employers of at-fault drivers, and trucking companies.
The 50% Comparative Fault Rule
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, you can recover damages as long as you were less than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your share of the blame, and insurers often try to shift fault onto you.
Filing Deadlines
You generally have two years from the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Georgia and four years for property damage. Claims against a city, county, or state agency can require written notice much sooner.
Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform
Senate Bill 68, signed April 21, 2025, changed several rules for car accident cases:
- The defense can now raise seatbelt non-use to argue your injuries were worse than they had to be.
- Medical damages focus on what was actually paid, not only what was billed.
- Pain-and-suffering arguments at trial must be tied to the evidence.
These changes make early documentation and an experienced trial lawyer more important than ever.
Compensation You May Recover After a Savannah Car Wreck
- Medical bills, now and in the future
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and emotional distress
- Property damage and rental car costs
- Permanent injury, scarring, or disability
- Wrongful death damages for families who lost a loved one
- Punitive damages in drunk driving or extreme recklessness cases
How Much Is a Savannah Car Accident Case Worth?
There is no average that applies to your case. Value depends on how badly you were hurt, the cost of your medical care, how long you were out of work, how clear fault is, and how much insurance coverage is available. A minor soft-tissue claim may resolve for a few thousand dollars; a crash causing surgery, permanent injury, or death can be worth far more. Past results do not guarantee a future outcome, but we can give you an honest assessment in a free consultation.
Types of Crash Cases We Handle in Savannah
- Rear-end, T-bone, and head-on collisions
- Drunk driving and hit-and-run crashes
- Truck and 18-wheeler accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Uber and Lyft accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Fatal crashes and wrongful death
Riders hurt in a crash can see our Savannah motorcycle accident lawyers page.
If you were driving for work when the crash happened, you may also have a workers’ compensation claim. See our Savannah workers’ compensation lawyers page.
Savannah Car Accident FAQs
How much do car accident lawyers charge in Georgia?
Most Georgia car accident lawyers, including Dozier Law, work on contingency. There’s no upfront cost, and if there is no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee.
How much of a $25,000 settlement will I keep?
It depends on the attorney’s fee, any case costs, and medical liens that must be repaid. We walk you through the numbers before you accept any offer, so you know exactly what you’ll take home.
What is the average car accident settlement in Georgia?
There isn’t a meaningful average, because values range from a few thousand dollars for minor injuries to much larger amounts for catastrophic ones.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Georgia?
Two years from the date of the crash for injury claims and four years for property damage. Claims involving a government vehicle or road can have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault?
You can still recover if you were less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
What if a truck hit me in Savannah?
Truck cases can involve the driver, the trucking company, and the cargo shipper, and federal safety rules come into play. Learn more on our Savannah truck accident lawyer page.
Who pays my medical bills while the claim is pending?
Your own health insurance or MedPay coverage can pay bills first, and we address any liens when the case resolves.
Talk to a Savannah Car Accident Lawyer Today
The insurance company started building its case the day of the crash. Let us start building yours. Call Dozier Law’s Savannah office at 912-239-4395 or request a free case review online. We also have car accident lawyers serving Macon, Atlanta, and Albany.
