Oconee County Deputy in Critical Condition After Struck When Directing School Traffic

Deputy David Gilstrap was listed in critical condition yesterday (Thursday, October 9) after being struck by a car when directing elementary school traffic in Oconee County. According to Chris Sweigart of the 11 Alive website, the driver stopped to help after hitting the Sheriff’s Deputy in front of Oconee Primary School on Hog Mountain Road. At the time of the report, Gilstrap was on life support and in critical condition at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia.

We represent clients who have faced the trauma of sustaining serious injuries in pedestrian accidents, and we wish Deputy Gilstrap a fast and full recovery.  In cases such as this, two types of claims are possible.  Since Deputy Gilstrap was injured at work, a workers' compensation claim could potentially be made to cover his medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages.  The deputy was injured due to the pedestrian accident, however, making it possible for him to file a personal injury claim.  Our law firm handles workers’ compensation cases and pedestrian accident cases such as this. If you have been injured on the job or on foot, please feel free to call us at 770-577-3020 for free answers to any questions you may have.