{"id":1652,"date":"2026-10-21T01:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-accident-lawyer-open-24-7-clayton-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T08:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T08:21:59","slug":"truck-accident-lawyer-open-24-7-clayton-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-accident-lawyer-open-24-7-clayton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Accident Lawyer 24\/7 Clayton County | Free Consult"},"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-1651\" 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-34.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-34-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-34-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-34-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-34-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-34.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 Accident Lawyer | Clayton County &amp; 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 in a Truck Crash? Talk With a Truck Accident Lawyer 24\/7<\/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 injured Georgians since 1999. Start with a free, confidential consultation, 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 Your 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 Your 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\">The Firm 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\">1999<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Representing Georgians since<\/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\">Offices in 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\">Phone line open around the clock<\/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>Looking for a <a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">truck accident lawyer<\/a> 24\/7 Clayton County drivers can count on? Here&#8217;s what to know. A truck accident lawyer can help you see who may be responsible, what evidence needs protecting, and what a claim may include. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has been in practice since 1999 and has an office in Jonesboro, Clayton County.<\/p>\n<h2>Truck Accident Lawyer 24\/7 Clayton County: Who This Is For<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. represents people hurt in crashes with tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks. It also represents families of people killed in these crashes. Attorney Terance Madden leads the firm, with offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>This service fits people in a few situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers and passengers in cars or SUVs hit by a truck.<\/li>\n<li>Motorcyclists and e-bike riders struck by a commercial vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians hit by a truck.<\/li>\n<li>Surviving spouses, children and other relatives of someone killed in a truck crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the crash happened tonight or this week, the 24\/7 phone line is open now. You don&#8217;t have to wait for business hours to report it.<\/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 hit you on a Clayton County road, you may have a claim worth reviewing tonight, so call our 24\/7 line to start a free case evaluation. 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 carrying an oversize load drives on a rain-slick highway, seen through a car window.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why Truck Crashes Cause Serious Injuries<\/h2>\n<p>Truck crashes often cause severe injuries because the vehicles are so large and heavy. A loaded truck needs far more distance to stop than a car. Its weight carries more force into a collision, so people in smaller vehicles often take the worst of it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blind spots.<\/strong> Large trucks have blind spots along both sides and behind the cab. A lane change or merge can move into a space the driver never sees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wide turns.<\/strong> Trucks swing wide at corners. The trailer can drift into an adjacent lane or into cross traffic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving time limits.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">Federal driving time limits<\/a> apply to drivers of property-carrying commercial trucks. A driver may not drive after 14 consecutive hours from coming on duty, following 10 hours off duty. Except for drivers who qualify for the short-haul exceptions, a driver may drive 11 hours in that window and must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance records.<\/strong> Carriers must keep inspection and repair records. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.3\">Federal maintenance record rules<\/a> require those records to be kept for 1 year where the truck is housed or maintained, and for 6 months after it leaves the carrier&#8217;s control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A claim may look at these areas, along with driver training and any faulty parts, based on the facts of the crash.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible and What a Claim May Cover<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can be responsible in a truck crash, depending on what happened. Possible parties include the truck driver, the motor carrier (the trucking company), the vehicle owner, a company that maintained or loaded the truck, and a parts maker if a defective part played a role.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia law makes an employer liable for torts its worker commits within the scope of the business. Claims can also target a company&#8217;s own choices, such as how it hired or supervised a driver.<\/p>\n<p>Economic losses include medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning capacity and property damage. Special damages like these must be proved.<\/p>\n<p>Catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injuries can bring long-term care costs. Those claims need detailed medical and cost records.<\/p>\n<p>If a truck crash causes a death, a surviving spouse may recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by the evidence. 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 51-4-2<\/a>, children may recover this if there is no surviving spouse. Funeral and medical expenses may be recovered by the personal representative of the deceased person 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 death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence.<\/p>\n<h2>First Steps After a Truck Crash in Clayton County<\/h2>\n<p>The first steps are medical care, recording the crash details, and protecting evidence early. Start with your health, then write down what you can.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get medical care right away.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/000029.htm\">spinal cord injury overview<\/a> explains that spinal cord injuries from crashes need urgent medical attention. <a href=\"http:\/\/acl.gov\/programs\/post-injury-support\/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi\">Traumatic brain injury basics<\/a> describes how crashes can cause brain injuries. Gaps in treatment can make it harder to tie injuries to the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get the crash report.<\/strong> Ask the police for the report, and note the officer&#8217;s name and report number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Record the truck details.<\/strong> Write down the company name, unit number, driver&#8217;s name and license plate. Photograph the scene, the vehicles and your injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep every record.<\/strong> Save medical bills, pay stubs, missed-work notes and a daily log of symptoms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch the clock.<\/strong> Georgia generally allows two years to sue for injuries to the person, 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>. The same statute sets a four-year period for loss of consortium claims.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Early action also protects evidence. Federal rules call for alcohol and drug testing of surviving drivers after certain serious truck crashes, as soon as practicable, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>. Those timelines start right away, so early action helps.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works From First Call to Resolution<\/h2>\n<p>Your case starts with a free first consultation. It then moves through evidence, investigation, negotiation and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> You can talk by phone or in person. The consultation is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence requests.<\/strong> The firm can ask the trucking company to keep logs, maintenance files and dash-cam footage. Evidence can be lost or overwritten, so early requests matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm reviews the crash facts, the police report and your medical records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages review.<\/strong> Bills, lost pay and future care needs are gathered into one file.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> A settlement demand goes to the insurers. Key decisions are made with your approval.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit if needed.<\/strong> If a fair settlement is not reached, the firm can file suit. Timing depends on the facts of your case and court schedules.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> Money is paid out only after case costs and any liens are explained and handled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Fees, Costs and Settlements: Free Consultation and No Fee Unless We Win<\/h2>\n<p>The first consultation is free, and the firm works on a no fee unless we win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Medical liens and case expenses can come out of a settlement, so they are explained before any money is paid.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia reduces damages by the injured person&#8217;s share of fault. 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>, a person who is 50 percent or more responsible recovers nothing. Settlement value often turns on medical costs, lost income, the severity and permanence of injuries, insurance coverage and any shared fault.<\/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<h2>Why Clients Choose T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has been in practice since 1999 and handles car, truck, motorcycle, e-bike, slip and fall, nursing home, medical malpractice, negligent security and wrongful death cases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden. Assistants and office staff support them.<\/li>\n<li>Offices are in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/li>\n<li>The phone line is available 24\/7, so you can reach the firm at night or on weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our team explains each step in plain language, from the first call through resolution.<\/p>\n<h2>Truck Accident Questions Answered<\/h2>\n<p>Most questions come down to timing, fault and cost.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much are most truck accident settlements?<\/summary><p>Settlement amounts depend on the facts, including medical costs, lost income, the severity of injuries, insurance coverage and any shared fault. No single figure fits every case.<\/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>The first consultation is free, and the fee terms are covered in the fees section above. Ask your cost questions during that call.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I avoid saying to an insurer?<\/summary><p>Keep early statements short and factual. Talk with a lawyer before signing a release or giving a recorded statement, and avoid posting about the crash online.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I call at night or on a weekend?<\/summary><p>Yes. The firm&#8217;s phone line is available 24\/7, so you can call after hours.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my case go to court?<\/summary><p>Many claims resolve through negotiation. Filing suit is considered when a fair resolution is not reached.<\/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>Talk to a Clayton County Truck Accident Lawyer Tonight<\/h2>\n<p>If a truck hit you on a Clayton County road, and insurer calls and medical bills are already piling up, you may have a claim worth reviewing tonight. Call the firm&#8217;s 24\/7 line, or send a request through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>, to start a free case evaluation or schedule a free consultation.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. at its Jonesboro office in Clayton County, or through the contact page above.<\/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 Drivers and Families Call Us<\/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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, Confidential Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free and confidential, 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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available 24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries and crashes do not keep business hours, so you can reach us by phone at any hour.<\/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\">We are paid only if there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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=\"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\">We serve clients from our offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lawyers and Support Staff Working Together<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers and support staff help you track records, bills and important deadlines while you focus on recovering.<\/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\">Focused on Injured People<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on helping people hurt in truck wrecks and other serious crashes get through a difficult time.<\/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\">Protect Your Evidence After a Truck Crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collect what you can at the scene: photos, witness names and the police report number. Keep every medical record and bill. Trucking companies often respond quickly, so early evidence matters.<\/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 24\/7 for Guidance<\/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 24\/7 for Guidance<\/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\">Situations We Handle After Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driver Fatigue and Distraction<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some truck wrecks involve long hours behind the wheel, distracted driving or rushed schedules.<\/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\">Equipment and Maintenance Issues<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brake, tire or cargo problems can contribute to serious collisions and call for a careful review.<\/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 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