{"id":1336,"date":"2026-10-20T01:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T01:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-brake-failure-crash-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:41:49","slug":"truck-brake-failure-crash-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-brake-failure-crash-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Brake Failure Crash Lawyer in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1335\" alt=\"A federal inspector examines the brake system of a parked eighteen-wheeler at a highway weigh station.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-23.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-23-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-23-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-23-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-23-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-23.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\"><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a> | Georgia<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Brake Failure Caused Your Truck Crash? Talk With Terance Madden Today<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has represented people hurt in Georgia wrecks since 1999. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Start a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Start a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why people call our office<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">1999<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Year our practice began<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">5<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia offices, including Atlanta and Macon<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Phone line available any time<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Terance Madden \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A truck that cannot stop in time may have a brake problem behind the crash. Brakes can fail because parts wore out, were adjusted wrong, were repaired badly, or never got the upkeep they needed. A truck brake failure crash lawyer looks at the equipment, the paperwork, and every party that touched the truck. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm led by attorney Terance Madden. The firm has practiced since 1999 and has offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p>\n<h2>What a brake-related truck crash is and who this page is for<\/h2>\n<p>A brake-related truck crash happens when a truck cannot slow or stop in time because its brake system failed or was not kept up. Sometimes a part simply wears out. Other times, someone adjusted or repaired the brakes incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>Common brake problems include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Worn or contaminated brake linings and pads<\/li>\n<li>Slack adjusters that are out of adjustment<\/li>\n<li>Air-system leaks that weaken braking<\/li>\n<li>Cracked or failing brake hoses<\/li>\n<li>Antilock brake system (ABS) faults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal rules set limits on wear. An air-braked commercial motor vehicle may not run non-steering axle linings thinner than 6.4 mm (1\/4 inch) on drum brakes, or run them to the wear indicator if the lining is so marked; for disc brakes, the limit is 3.2 mm (1\/8 inch). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-393.47\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 393.47<\/a> sets this limit.<\/p>\n<p>The key question is simple. Could the truck&#8217;s equipment or its upkeep have kept it from stopping?<\/p>\n<p>This page is for Georgia drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, e-bike riders and families who suspect a truck&#8217;s brakes or maintenance played a part. The <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.georgia.gov\/document\/publication\/162466317factsheet038pdf\/download\">Georgia Department of Public Safety fact sheet<\/a> lists defective brakes among common contributing factors in commercial-truck crashes. This page explains how these claims work. Every crash turns on its own facts.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a truck&#x27;s brakes or upkeep may have caused the crash that hurt you or someone you love, our team at T. Madden &amp; Associates can review it with you and explain your options. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-large-truck-hauling-an-oversize-load-on-a-rainy-highway-se-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A large truck hauling an oversize load on a rainy highway, seen through a car window in moody, dark tones.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who may be responsible when brakes fail or maintenance was poor<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can share responsibility. The motor carrier that runs the truck must keep it safe. Federal rules require every motor carrier to systematically inspect, repair, and maintain its vehicles, and to keep parts in safe and proper operating condition at all times (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 396.3<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Other parties may also be liable, depending on the facts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The repair shop that did brake work and skipped required steps<\/li>\n<li>The owner or leasing company that controlled the truck or its repairs<\/li>\n<li>The maker of a defective brake part<\/li>\n<li>The driver, if he or she ignored warning signs or drove with known brake problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia fault rules shape every claim. A jury can assign fault to everyone who contributed, even people not named in the lawsuit. Each liable party pays its own share, not a shared joint share. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>, an injured person&#8217;s recovery is reduced by their own percentage of fault. A person who is 50 percent or more responsible cannot receive damages.<\/p>\n<h2>The records and physical evidence that connect brakes to a crash<\/h2>\n<p>The strongest proof is often paperwork and electronic data. These records show what was done to the brakes, when, and by whom.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maintenance and repair records:<\/strong> brake inspections, adjustments, parts invoices, and work orders. Carriers must keep these records where the truck is housed or maintained for one year, and for six months after it leaves the carrier&#8217;s control (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 396.3<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic data:<\/strong> Drivers&#8217; electronic duty-status records must be kept for six months, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/hours-service\/elds\/how-long-must-motor-carrier-retain-electronic-logging-device-eld-record-duty\">FMCSA guidance on ELD records<\/a>. Engine and telematics data may show speed and braking events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical evidence:<\/strong> photos, skid marks, dashcam or surveillance video, and the brake parts themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Retention limits matter. Companies subject to this part shall retain records for the minimum retention periods provided in appendix A to this part, and after the required retention periods, the records may be destroyed at the discretion of each company&#8217;s management (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 379.3<\/a>). The provisions of this part shall not be construed as excusing compliance with the lawful requirements of any other governmental body prescribing longer retention periods for any category of records. That is why early requests matter. A lawyer can ask the other side, in writing, to keep these items. Parts that are repaired, sold, or thrown away are hard to examine later. Engineers may review the brakes and crash data to show what failed and why.<\/p>\n<h2>What a brake failure claim can recover<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek several kinds of losses. Medical expenses are one. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>, medical and healthcare expenses are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care.<\/p>\n<p>Other losses may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lost wages, and lost future earnings when injuries limit work<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>Damage to a car, motorcycle, or e-bike<\/li>\n<li>Costs for ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, and daily care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Punitive damages work differently. Georgia law says they are awarded to punish, penalize, or deter a defendant, not to compensate the injured person (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-5.1<\/a>). For many tort cases, the statute caps them at $250,000. The statute also sets exceptions, so a case must meet its conditions.<\/p>\n<p>When a crash causes a death or a severe injury, the list of losses grows. Those cases are reviewed in detail during the consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>What to expect: the steps and timeline from first call to claim<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Free consultation.<\/strong> Your free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. We review the crash, your injuries, and any papers you have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Evidence preservation.<\/strong> Letters go to the carrier, the repair shop, and other parties. The letters ask them to keep records, data, and brake parts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Investigation.<\/strong> Records requests, data review, and, where needed, engineering analysis of the brakes and the crash.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> A settlement demand is prepared and presented to the responsible parties and their insurers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lawsuit if needed.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>, &#8220;Except as otherwise provided in this article, actions for injuries to the person shall be brought within two years after the right of action accrues, except for injuries to the reputation, which shall be brought within one year after the right of action accrues, and except for actions for injuries to the person involving loss of consortium, which shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues.&#8221; Other rules may apply to a specific case. Waiting can cost important evidence, so timing matters.<\/p>\n<p>The firm works on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis. The client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<h2>Why bring a truck brake crash to T. Madden &amp; Associates<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is led by attorney Terance Madden and has practiced since 1999. The firm has offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. Its practice areas include truck, car, and motorcycle crashes, e-bike accidents, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and nursing home abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Our team, including assistants and office staff, supports each case with the paperwork. That work includes organizing records and keeping the file in order.<\/p>\n<p>To begin, request a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">free case evaluation<\/a>. If the crash happened recently, call us. We are available 24\/7, and evidence is most at risk early on.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-mechanic-works-on-a-red-truck-raised-on-a-lift-in-a-busy-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A red truck is raised on a lift while a mechanic works on it in a garage.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Questions people ask about truck brake crashes in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>These are the questions readers ask most about brake-related truck crashes.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the trucking company always responsible when brakes fail?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Responsibility depends on who maintained, repaired, or controlled the brakes, and how each party acted.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I keep the truck&#8217;s damaged parts?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid any repair or disposal decisions until a lawyer has asked the other side to preserve them.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. Georgia reduces recovery by your share of fault, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a> bars recovery at 50 percent or more.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most Georgia injury claims, the general deadline is two years under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>. Other rules can apply.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a truck brake failure crash lawyer in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer can request records and evidence early, when they are most at risk of being lost.<\/p><\/details>\n<p>If a truck&#8217;s brakes or upkeep may have caused the crash that hurt you or a family member, and you&#8217;re deciding what to do next, reach out to T. Madden &amp; Associates. Request a free case evaluation through our contact page and talk through your situation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed Georgia attorney regarding your specific legal situation. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., 114 S. Main St., Jonesboro, GA 30236, (770) 978-6711.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How our team approaches brake failure cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful investigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look into who maintained, repaired, and controlled the brakes, and how each party acted before the crash.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evidence preservation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team works to secure the truck, its maintenance records, and the damaged brake parts before they are lost or altered.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on your recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle the paperwork and the other side so you can concentrate on medical care and getting back on your feet.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees explained up front<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We charge no fees unless there is a recovery. Court costs and case expenses may still be your responsibility, and we will explain them before you decide.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Important: protect the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not repair, discard, or sell the truck or its brake parts until a lawyer has had the chance to ask that they be preserved. Keep photos, ticket information, and any messages you receive from the trucking company.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Call Us Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Call Us Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps to take after a truck brake failure crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get medical care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some injuries from a large truck crash do not show symptoms right away. A medical evaluation creates an important record of your injuries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document the scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, take photos of the vehicles, the road, and any skid marks, and note the names of witnesses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Write down what you remember<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record how the truck behaved before impact, including any warning signs or unusual sounds, while the details are still fresh.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact our office<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out for a free, confidential consultation. We will review what happened and explain your options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak with Terance Madden about your truck brake failure crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/punitive-damages-truck-crash-georgia\/\">Can You Get Punitive Damages in a Georgia Truck Crash?<\/a><\/li><li>Truck Driver Fatigue Crash Lawyer in Georgia<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-company-blames-other-driver-georgia-fault\/\">The Trucking Company Says the Other Driver Caused It: How Georgia Splits Fault<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-crash-city-county-vehicle-georgia-notice-deadline\/\">A Truck Crash Involving a City or County Vehicle in Georgia: Notice Deadlines Come First<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-crash-evidence-preservation-georgia\/\">Truck Crash Evidence Preservation Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-crash-evidence-preservation-lawyer-clayton-county\/\">Truck Crash Evidence Preservation Lawyer in Clayton County, GA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-crash-evidence-preservation-lawyer-georgia\/\">Truck Crash Evidence Lawyer Georgia: Black Box, Logs, and Maintenance Records<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Truck brakes failed or were poorly maintained? 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