{"id":1438,"date":"2026-10-20T05:10:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-driver-cell-phone-crash-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:37:46","slug":"truck-driver-cell-phone-crash-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-driver-cell-phone-crash-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Driver Cell Phone Crash Lawyer in Georgia | T. Madden"},"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-70 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-1437\" alt=\"A federal inspector examines the brakes of a parked eighteen-wheeler at a highway weigh station at midday.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brakes-of-a-parked-eighteen-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brakes-of-a-parked-eighteen-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brakes-of-a-parked-eighteen-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brakes-of-a-parked-eighteen-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brakes-of-a-parked-eighteen-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brakes-of-a-parked-eighteen-photo-1.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)\">Truck Crash Cases in 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)\">Hurt by a Truck Driver Who Was on the Phone? Talk to T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/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)\">Our team at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. represents people injured in truck crashes involving cell phone distraction. 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\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. at a Glance<\/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--star chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Since 1999<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Representing injured people since 1999<\/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 Offices<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices in Georgia: Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta<\/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--clock 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\">Calls answered 24\/7<\/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 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a truck driver cell phone crash lawyer in Georgia, this page explains how these claims work. A truck driver cell phone crash claim asks whether a commercial driver&#8217;s phone use helped cause a crash that hurt someone or killed a loved one. Georgia negligence law and federal trucking rules can both apply, and much of the proof sits in phone, truck, and company records. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm with offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. Terance Madden has practiced personal injury law in Georgia since 1999.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Truck Driver Cell Phone Crash Claim Is and Who It Helps<\/h2>\n<p>A truck driver cell phone crash claim is an injury or wrongful death claim that says a commercial driver&#8217;s phone use contributed to the crash. A truck driver cell phone crash lawyer in Georgia reviews the driver&#8217;s conduct, the trucking company&#8217;s practices, and the crash facts together.<\/p>\n<p>These claims can help several kinds of people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers and passengers in the other vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a truck<\/li>\n<li>Families of someone killed in the crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phone use takes many forms. It can mean texting, reading messages, or holding a phone to talk. Each form is judged against the rules that apply to the driver at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n<p>More than one party may be involved. The driver is the most obvious. The motor carrier, meaning the company that operates the truck, may face claims based on its own conduct, such as how it trained, supervised, or set phone rules for drivers. Other drivers whose conduct contributed may be reviewed too. T. Madden &amp; Associates handles car and truck wrecks, including crashes with commercial trucks.<\/p>\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=\"Red truck being serviced in a garage, with a mechanic working beneath an elevated vehicle.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Federal and Georgia Rules Say About Phones in a Truck<\/h2>\n<p>Federal rules bar commercial truck drivers from texting while driving, and they limit hand-held phone use behind the wheel. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.80\">49 CFR \u00a7 392.80<\/a>, no driver may engage in texting while driving. No motor carrier may allow or require its drivers to text while driving. The rule counts a truck as being driven when its motor is running and it is stopped briefly by traffic, a traffic control device, or another short delay.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.82\">49 CFR \u00a7 392.82<\/a>, no driver may use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving a commercial motor vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Both federal rules allow an exception when a driver needs to communicate with law enforcement or other emergency services.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s state driving rules also apply to the driver. Each set of rules answers a different question, so a truck crash review looks at both. Whether it matters depends on the facts of the crash.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Cell Phone Truck Crash Is Proven<\/h2>\n<p>A cell phone truck crash is proven with records that show what the driver was doing, and when. Several kinds of evidence usually matter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone records.<\/strong> Call and text logs from the minutes before the crash can show activity near the time of impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver logs and truck data.<\/strong> Federal rules require records of duty status for each driver. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.8<\/a>, a motor carrier must keep those records for not less than 6 months from the date of receipt. That section also bars drivers and motor carriers from making false reports and from tampering with an electronic logging device so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver qualification files.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.51\">49 CFR \u00a7 391.51<\/a>, a carrier keeps a file for each driver it employs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crash evidence.<\/strong> Crash reports, citations, witness statements, dash camera or vehicle footage, and company phone policies can all matter. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-390.11\">49 CFR \u00a7 390.11<\/a>, a motor carrier must require its drivers to follow the federal driver rules, which is why company practices are part of the review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preservation letters sent early ask the trucking company to keep this evidence. Records have set retention periods, so early requests matter.<\/p>\n<h2>Injuries and Damages a Claim Can Address<\/h2>\n<p>Wrongful death claims follow their own rules.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical costs.<\/strong> 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 expense damages are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care, as the trier of fact determines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost income.<\/strong> Our team can talk through with you how time off work affects your situation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property damage.<\/strong> Damage to a vehicle and personal items can be included.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and emotional harm.<\/strong> This can include anxiety and sleep problems after a severe crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delayed symptoms.<\/strong> Some injuries from high-impact crashes show up days or weeks later. Early medical evaluation helps document them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When a crash kills someone, Georgia law allows a claim for the family. Under <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 51-4-5<\/a>, when no one else is entitled to sue, the personal representative may bring the action for the next of kin. The amount recovered is the full value of the life of the decedent. Where death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative can also recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses.<\/p>\n<p>The value of each claim turns on its own medical and financial evidence.<\/p>\n<h2>How Georgia Fault Rules and Deadlines Affect Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia reduces an award by the injured person&#8217;s share of fault, and it bars recovery at 50 percent or more. 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>, the judge reduces damages in proportion to the plaintiff&#8217;s percentage of fault. The plaintiff recovers nothing if they are 50 percent or more responsible for the injury or damages claimed.<\/p>\n<p>Fault can be shared among several parties. Under the same statute, each defendant pays only its own apportioned share, not a joint share. The fault of everyone who contributed is considered, whether or not they are named in the suit. A defending party may also give notice, no later than 120 days before trial, that a nonparty was at fault.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines matter too. 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>, except as otherwise provided in that article, actions for injuries to the person must be brought within two years after the right of action accrues. Loss of consortium actions have four years under the same statute.<\/p>\n<p>Why start early? Witnesses move, footage gets overwritten, and records have retention limits. An early review keeps the timing clear.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: From First Call to Resolution<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves from a first review to investigation, medical documentation, negotiation, and, if needed, a lawsuit. Here is the typical path.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> We review the crash facts, your injuries, and the records you already have. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> Preservation letters go out, and phone, logging, and crash records are requested.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> Treatment records are gathered before any demand is made.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> The claim is discussed with insurers and the trucking company, and you&#8217;re kept informed at each stage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution isn&#8217;t reached, a lawsuit is filed within the deadline. Discovery can include depositions of the driver and company representatives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the injuries, the number of parties, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. No one can predict the schedule from the outside.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you sue a truck driver?<\/summary><p>Yes, a driver can be a defendant in a Georgia negligence claim. The trucking company can be sued too.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a traffic ticket decide an injury claim?<\/summary><p>No. A citation is a separate matter from an injury claim. It can be part of the evidence, but the injury claim is judged on its own facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much do accident lawyers charge in Georgia?<\/summary><p>T. Madden &amp; Associates works on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we explain those before the case moves forward.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the phone have to be in hand?<\/summary><p>No. Federal rules cover texting as well as hand-held use. The specific conduct at the time of the crash is what gets reviewed.<\/p><\/details>\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\/rain-soaked-row-of-parked-semi-trucks-in-a-black-and-white-l-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of parked semi trucks sit in a rainy lot, shown in black and white.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Bring Your Matter to T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm led by attorney Terance Madden, who has practiced personal injury law since 1999.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer:<\/strong> Terance Madden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offices:<\/strong> Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff:<\/strong> Our team includes assistants and office staff who handle records requests and client communication. That keeps the file organized from intake through resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice areas:<\/strong> Car, truck, motorcycle, and e-bike crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, negligent security, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a truck driver&#8217;s phone may have played a role in a crash that hurt you or someone you love, you don&#8217;t have to sort out these rules alone. A truck driver cell phone crash lawyer in Georgia can talk through your situation in a free, confidential consultation, and you can reach us 24\/7 through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">our contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Terance Madden, T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">our contact page<\/a>.<\/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\">Why Injured People Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reach Us Any Time<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calls are answered 24\/7, so you can reach our team on the day of the crash or whenever questions come up.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, Confidential First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation with Terance Madden is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">No Fees Unless There Is a Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our fees are contingent, so there are no fees unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we will explain how those are handled before you decide.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offices Across Georgia<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clients can work with our team from offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/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\">Before You Speak With the Trucking Company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters for the trucking company may contact you quickly. Speak with a lawyer at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. before giving any recorded statement or signing any release.<\/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\">How We Help After a Truck Crash<\/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\"><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\">1. Tell Us What Happened<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call or start a free case evaluation online. Share the date, location and what you remember about the crash.<\/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\">2. We Look at the Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team works to identify evidence such as phone records, driver logs, dashcam footage and crash reports before it can be lost.<\/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\">3. Review Your Options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terance Madden meets with you to explain the claim, the possible next steps and what to expect, at no cost for the first consultation.<\/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\">Injured in a Truck Crash Involving a Distracted Driver? 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