Bader Law - Personal Injury Attorneys - Savannah, GA

Bader Law's Savannah office serves clients throughout Chatham County and Georgia's coastal communities, from the historic downtown squares to the neighborhoods surrounding the Port of Savannah. Savannah's roads carry a different kind of risk than you'll find further inland. I-16 and I-95 funnel a constant stream of container trucks in and out of the port, one of the busiest in the country, and the cobblestone streets and crowded squares downtown draw enough tourists on foot that pedestrian safety is a genuine concern for local drivers and visitors alike.

Injury Claims We Handle in Savannah

• Car and commercial truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Premises liability and slip-and-fall accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Construction accidents
• Wrongful death

Truck accident cases tied to the port carry their own set of legal challenges. These claims often involve federal trucking regulations, driver logbooks and corporate insurance policies that are far larger and more complicated than a typical car insurance claim, and trucking companies frequently send their own investigators to the scene within hours of a wreck. We move quickly to preserve evidence in these cases, from black box data to dashcam footage, before it can be lost or overwritten. We also see a steady number of pedestrian accidents in the historic district, where narrow streets, one-way squares and heavy tourist foot traffic create hazards that out-of-town drivers aren't always prepared for.

Georgia Injury Law and What It Means for Your Claim

Injury victims in Georgia generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit, and a similar deadline usually applies in wrongful death cases. Georgia also follows a modified comparative negligence rule, allowing you to recover compensation as long as you're found less than 50 percent at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share of responsibility. In trucking cases specifically, federal regulations add another layer of rules on top of state law, which is why these claims often benefit from early legal involvement.

Why Coastal Georgia Clients Trust Bader Law

Our firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients across the coastal region, work that has earned us membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. One of our attorneys holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating,* the highest rating awarded through Martindale-Hubbell, and our lawyers have earned inclusion on America's Top 100 Attorneys list, along with many client reviews and referrals from those we've represented.

How We Handle Your Case

No matter the type of case, we handle the legal work so you can focus on recovering, and we keep you informed at every step along the way. Free case evaluations are available to help you understand your options, and virtual consultations are available for clients throughout the Savannah area who would prefer not to travel.

Frequently Asked Questions From Savannah Clients

Who can be held responsible in a Port of Savannah trucking accident?

Depending on the facts, liability may fall on the truck driver, the trucking company, a leasing company, or even a maintenance provider, which is why a thorough investigation matters.

I was hit as a pedestrian in the historic district. What should I do?

Seek medical attention right away, get contact information from any witnesses if possible, and speak with an attorney before accepting any settlement offer from an insurance company.

Do you handle cases outside of Savannah?

Yes, we represent clients throughout Chatham County and the surrounding coastal Georgia communities.

If a preventable accident has left you injured, contact Bader Law to schedule a free case evaluation.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsTM fall into two categories, legal ability and general ethical standards.