Hurt in a Car Crash in Jonesboro? Talk to a Car Accident Lawyer Who Listens

Car Accident Lawyers Serving Georgia Crash Victims

T. Madden & Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury law firm that represents people hurt in car and truck crashes. The firm has been in practice since 1999. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page, and the firm’s lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden.

The firm represents drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists hit by a vehicle. It also represents families after a crash kills a loved one.

The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. You can request a free case evaluation to talk through your crash and your injuries.

What Our Car Accident Representation Covers

Our car accident work covers the crash types and losses below. Each claim depends on how the crash happened and what injuries followed.

Crash types we handle include:

• Rear-end and intersection crashes
• Left-turn and lane-change crashes
• Crashes caused by distracted or impaired drivers
• Truck and commercial vehicle crashes
• Crashes that hurt pedestrians

Georgia law requires drivers to act carefully around people on foot. Under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-93, every driver must exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway.

Losses a claim may address include:

• Medical care. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-1.1, medical expenses are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care.
• Other costs from the injury. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-7, necessary expenses from an injury are a legitimate part of the damages estimate.
• Time away from work and future limits on daily life.
• Pain and suffering.

Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-2, special damages must be proved, so bills and records matter.

Your own auto policy may also matter. Under O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11, Georgia auto policies must include uninsured motorist coverage unless the insured rejects it in writing.

If a fair resolution can’t be reached with insurers, we can file a lawsuit.

How a Car Accident Claim Moves Forward

A car accident claim usually moves from your first call to a consultation, an investigation, treatment records, a demand to the insurer, and, if needed, a lawsuit.

1. First call. Share the crash date, location, vehicles, and injuries. Calls can be made 24/7.
2. Free consultation. A lawyer reviews the facts, your injuries, and the insurance details, then explains your options.
3. Investigation. The file grows with the police report, photos, and witness details.
4. Medical documentation. Treatment records and bills are kept in order so the reasonable value of medically necessary care can be documented.
5. Demand and negotiation. The claim goes to the insurer, and negotiations begin.
6. Filing or resolution. If a resolution isn’t reached, a lawsuit is filed within the Georgia time limit.

Georgia’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance says to promptly notify police and your insurer, collect accident and witness information, document the scene, and avoid statements about fault (Georgia auto claim tips). A common mistake is discussing fault before your injuries are known.

The State Patrol is involved in investigating fatal and major-injury crashes, and victims or family members can request the status of an investigation (Georgia Department of Public Safety).

How long each step takes depends on your treatment, the insurer’s response, and whether the case goes to court.

Why Clients Work With T. Madden & Associates, P.C.

T. Madden & Associates, P.C. has practiced since 1999 and has a named responsible lawyer for every page and matter.

• Experience of the firm. The firm has been in practice since 1999.
• Named lawyers. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer, and the firm’s lawyers include Shenia Madden. Support staff assist the firm’s work.
• Offices. Jonesboro in Clayton County is the nearest office to many Clayton County readers. The firm also has offices in Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.
• Round-the-clock calls. The firm answers calls 24/7, including evenings and weekends.
• Other practice areas. The firm also handles truck, motorcycle, and e-bike accidents, slip and fall claims, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, negligent security, and catastrophic injury cases.
• Questions first. The free consultation gives you time to ask about the firm, the process, and your options before you decide.

How Fees Work at T. Madden & Associates, P.C.

The firm works on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but you may still owe court costs and case expenses. Ask how these would apply to your case during the consultation.

Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.

Georgia Rules That Shape a Car Accident Claim

Georgia generally gives two years to file a personal injury lawsuit (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33; Kenneth B. Cameron v. Jmp Pizza, Inc (2026)). Waiting too long can cost you the claim.

• Filing deadline. Under O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33, injury actions must be brought within two years after the right of action accrues. Injuries to reputation have a one-year limit, and loss of consortium claims have four years. The statute says “except as otherwise provided,” so other rules can apply.
• Shared fault. Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, damages are reduced in proportion to the injured person’s fault. A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible for the injury recovers nothing.
• Separate shares. Each liable person pays only its own apportioned share. That share is not joint liability.
• Nonparties. The fault of everyone who contributed to the injury is considered, regardless of whether that person was, or could have been, named as a party to the suit. Negligence or fault of a nonparty is considered if the plaintiff entered into a settlement agreement with the nonparty or if a defending party gives notice not later than 120 days prior to the date of trial that the nonparty was wholly or partially at fault.

Car Accident Lawyer Questions Answered

Talk to a Car Accident Lawyer About Your Crash Today

If you were hurt in a Georgia crash and an adjuster wants a recorded statement, a deadline may already be running. Call T. Madden & Associates, P.C. any time, 24/7, to talk about your crash and your next steps. You can also request a free case evaluation and set up a confidential consultation with no obligation.

Responsible lawyer: Terance Madden, T. Madden & Associates, P.C. Offices: Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. This page gives general information about Georgia law and does not promise any result.