While Georgia law specifies that personal injury and wrongful death cases must be brought against negligent parties within two years of the date of the incident, there is no set time for how long a case will take to resolve. The amount of time depends on the complexity of the case, your legal counsel, and whether the case will require a trial. Constant communication with your injury lawyer can help set expectations for your specific situation.

After suffering an injury, you may not immediately understand the impact that it has on your life – physically and mentally.

The value of a personal injury case is based on the:

• The extent of the injuries you suffered

• Cost of past and future medical expenses

• Recovery time

• Income and wages lost

• Amount of emotional distress

Every single personal injury case is unique and requires review by an experienced lawyer to determine the facts and circumstances of the case. There is no guarantee, but Scot Kraeuter Personal Injury Law strives to maximize the compensation our clients receive.

During personal injury cases, you are primarily dealing with insurance companies seeking to make money for their shareholders. They do not care how much an injury has impacted your life. Their only concern is to minimize the amount of money they must pay. A skilled personal injury attorney in Savannah understands how the insurance company works, the tactics they use to disadvantage the injured, and how to fight back.

We take personal injury cases in a contingency fee basis – meaning that we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Our legal fees come out as a fixed percentage of your final settlement or verdict.

To learn more about our contingency fees, call our team for a free consultation.

Since the initial consultation helps set expectations for your personal injury case, it is helpful to come prepared. We decide whether you are eligible to file a claim and help you understand your options during this meeting.

We recommend that you bring the following for your initial case consultation:

• Documentation from other insurance companies

• Medical bills

• Medical records

• Photos of the accident

• Photos of the injuries

• Police report

• Witness contact information

• Your insurance policy

Unlike other law firms in Savannah, Scot Kraeuter is completely focused on personal injury law. He has built trusted, lasting relationships with clients through our policy of open and honest communication. Any client that works with our team solely works with Mr. Kraeuter directly, not assistants or paralegals. Scot Kraeuter has a reputation for aggressively pursuing insurance companies to recover what his clients are owed.

Trust Attorney Scot Kraeuter with your injury case. Call (912) 209-6513 to set up your free consultation.

Commercial trucking accidents on major local corridors like I-95 or I-16 require immediate, specialized steps to protect your rights and preserve critical evidence:

1. Call 911 Immediately: Ensure law enforcement arrives to create an official accident report, which is vital for establishing liability.

2. Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Some life-threatening injuries, such as internal bleeding or traumatic brain injuries, may not show symptoms right away. A prompt medical evaluation creates an official record linking your injuries directly to the crash.

3. Document the Scene: If you are physically able, take photos and videos of all vehicles, skid marks, road conditions, and your injuries. Capture the commercial truck’s DOT number and company name.

4. Avoid Speaking with Insurance Adjusters: Trucking companies and their corporate insurers often deploy rapid-response teams to accident scenes to minimize liability. Do not give recorded statements or sign documents.

5. Contact an Attorney Quickly!

In Georgia, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this hard deadline under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33 will permanently bar you from recovering compensation.

Yes. Under Georgia’s “Eggshell Plaintiff Rule,” a negligent driver is legally responsible for all injuries caused by a crash, even if you were uniquely susceptible to injury or had a prior condition. If an accident worsens a pre-existing back, neck, or joint issue, you are entitled to financial recovery for the degree of aggravation and new medical treatment required.

Liability in rideshare crashes depends on the driver’s app status at the moment of impact. If the driver was logged in and carrying a passenger or en route to pick one up, Uber or Lyft’s commercial policy typically provides up to $1 million in liability coverage. If the driver was offline, their personal auto policy applies first. An attorney will identify all applicable commercial and personal insurance policies to ensure full coverage for your damages

The vast majority of personal injury cases in Chatham County are resolved through out-of-court settlements rather than a full jury trial.

Insurance companies typically prefer to settle to avoid the unpredictability, time, and high expenses associated with litigation. However, a case is much more likely to proceed to a courtroom trial if liability is heavily disputed, if the insurer refuses to offer a fair settlement that covers your actual medical expenses and damages, or if the long-term impact of your injuries is contested. A seasoned Savannah trial lawyer prepares every case from day one with trial in mind, which creates the strong legal leverage needed to secure a maximum out-of-court settlement—while remaining fully ready to fight for you in court if a fair agreement cannot be reached.

Savannah’s heavy port and corridor traffic along I-95 and I-16 means commercial truck accidents involve complex federal regulations (FMCSA rules). Proving liability often requires fast legal action to preserve Hours of Service (HOS) electronic logbooks, black box telematics, driver qualification files, and fleet maintenance records before trucking companies alter or erase them.