{"id":1712,"date":"2026-10-21T03:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T03:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/motorcycle-crash-commercial-truck-evidence\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:50:13","slug":"motorcycle-crash-commercial-truck-evidence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/motorcycle-crash-commercial-truck-evidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Crash Commercial Truck Evidence 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-1710\" alt=\"A motorcycle with a cracked windshield and a numbered evidence tag on its handlebar sits in a fenced impound lot.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcycle-with-a-cracked-windshield-and-a-numbered-eviden-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcycle-with-a-cracked-windshield-and-a-numbered-eviden-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcycle-with-a-cracked-windshield-and-a-numbered-eviden-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcycle-with-a-cracked-windshield-and-a-numbered-eviden-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcycle-with-a-cracked-windshield-and-a-numbered-eviden-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-motorcycle-with-a-cracked-windshield-and-a-numbered-eviden-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)\">Motorcycle Crashes | 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)\">Commercial Truck Evidence in a Georgia Motorcycle Crash Case<\/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)\">Trucking companies keep detailed records that can disappear quickly. Here is what to look for and how a Georgia injury lawyer at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. can help preserve it.<\/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\">About T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/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 Georgians<\/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 across Georgia<\/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\">Call us 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 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Proving fault in a motorcycle crash with a commercial truck often depends on records the trucking company controls. This guide covers the main motorcycle crash commercial truck evidence, why some of it can disappear fast, and how Georgia&#8217;s fault rules shape what must be shown. It is general information about how these records are used in a claim.<\/p>\n<h2>What evidence is needed to prove fault in a motorcycle crash with a commercial truck, such as trucking logs, black box data, dashcam footage, and police reports?<\/h2>\n<p>Proving fault usually means showing what the truck driver and the trucking company did, or failed to do, before the crash. The strongest cases use the truck&#8217;s own records together with the police report, the scene, and the motorcyclist&#8217;s account.<\/p>\n<p>The main evidence types are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trucking logs that show the driver&#8217;s hours and duty status.<\/li>\n<li>Engine control module data, often called black box data, that records how the truck was moving.<\/li>\n<li>Dashcam or other camera footage from the truck or nearby vehicles.<\/li>\n<li>The police crash report.<\/li>\n<li>Photographs, measurements, and witness statements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No single item decides the case. A log entry means little until it is checked against video, vehicle damage, and what witnesses saw. The right mix changes with each crash, so this list is not complete.<\/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\/investigator-examines-evidence-on-a-city-street-at-night-bes-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Investigator examines evidence on a city street at night, beside a marked roadway.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Why truck crash evidence can disappear quickly<\/h2>\n<p>Truck crash evidence can disappear quickly because each record has its own retention clock. Federal rules set those clocks: driver qualification files are generally kept while the driver is employed and for three years after (49 C.F.R. \u00a7 391.51(c)), and the six-month period for certain records runs from the date of receipt (49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8(k)(1)).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electronic duty-status records and supporting documents must be kept for six months, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/hours-service\/elds\/how-long-must-motor-carrier-retain-electronic-logging-device-eld-record-duty\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Driver vehicle inspection reports must be kept for three months from the date they were prepared, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 396.11<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Periodic inspection reports must be kept for fourteen months, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.21\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 396.21<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Driver qualification files are kept while the driver works for the carrier and for three years after, except that certain records may be removed from the file three years after the date of execution, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.51\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 391.51<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the required period ends, the rules let a company&#8217;s management decide whether to destroy a record, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 379.3<\/a>, but this does not excuse compliance with longer retention periods required by any other governmental body.<\/p>\n<p>Trucks also get repaired. Federal rules require a carrier, except a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), a driveaway-towaway operation, or any motor carrier operating only one commercial motor vehicle, to repair listed defects that would be likely to affect the safety of operation before the truck runs again, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 396.11<\/a>. That repair can change the physical evidence. A written preservation request sent early asks the carrier to keep crash records.<\/p>\n<h2>How trucking logs and hours-of-service records show what happened before the crash<\/h2>\n<p>Trucking logs show whether the driver was driving, on duty, or resting in the hours before the crash. Federal rules require a motor carrier, except a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), to make each driver record duty status for each 24-hour period, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic logging devices record much of this on their own. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.26\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.26(b)<\/a>, the device records the date, time, truck location, engine hours, vehicle miles, driver and vehicle identification, and motor carrier identification. When the truck is moving and no duty status change or other intermediate recording has happened in the past hour, it records an intermediate entry, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.26\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.26(d)(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8(e)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Logs alone do not prove fault. Investigators often compare them with fuel receipts, dispatch messages, GPS data, and delivery schedules. A log that shows the driver resting, while another record places the truck on the road, raises a question that needs an answer.<\/p>\n<h2>How black box, dashcam, and police report evidence fit together<\/h2>\n<p>Black box data, dashcam video, and the police report each show a different part of the crash. They are most useful when read against one another.<\/p>\n<p>Engine control module data can record speed, braking, and throttle use in the moments before impact. That data only helps if the module survived the crash and was not reset.<\/p>\n<p>Dashcam footage from the truck or nearby vehicles can show lane position, signals, and traffic. It can also show timing that a log cannot.<\/p>\n<p>Police reports document the scene, road and weather conditions, any citations, and early statements. An officer&#8217;s conclusion about fault is a starting point, not the final word. The report&#8217;s facts are checked against the logs, data, and video.<\/p>\n<h2>What motorcycle-side evidence shows about how the crash happened<\/h2>\n<p>Evidence from the road and the motorcycle shows where each vehicle was and how it moved. Skid marks, debris fields, and final rest positions can show the path of each vehicle. Photos and measurements record lane lines, sightlines, and lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Damage to the motorcycle and the truck can show the angle of impact and where the two vehicles made contact.<\/p>\n<p>Helmets are a separate issue. Georgia requires riders to wear protective headgear that meets state standards, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t40-ch6-16-(v29)-2018-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-6-315(a)<\/a>. Helmet use can come up in a claim, and how it matters turns on the specific facts.<\/p>\n<p>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>, the judge reduces the amount of damages awarded to the plaintiff in proportion to the plaintiff&#8217;s percentage of fault, and under \u00a7 51-12-33(g), the plaintiff is not entitled to receive any damages if the plaintiff is 50 percent or more responsible for the injury or damages claimed. So evidence about the rider&#8217;s own conduct counts as much as evidence about the driver.<\/p>\n<h2>How carrier records help show negligence beyond the driver<\/h2>\n<p>Carrier records can show whether the trucking company met its own safety duties. A driver&#8217;s mistake is only part of the picture when the company&#8217;s rules were not followed.<\/p>\n<p>Federal law lets regulators set requirements for a motor carrier&#8217;s driver qualifications, hours, and the safety of its operation and equipment, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/49\/31502\">49 U.S.C. \u00a7 31502(b)<\/a>. Interstate carriers must also obtain a USDOT number and follow federal safety rules, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/registration\/do-i-need-usdot-number\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Records that often matter include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Driver qualification files, which hold the driver&#8217;s application and motor vehicle records.<\/li>\n<li>Periodic inspection reports for the truck.<\/li>\n<li>Driver vehicle inspection reports on brakes, tires, lights, and other parts.<\/li>\n<li>Load records showing weight, securement, or distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A related claim is that a company hired an unsafe carrier.<\/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\/aerial-drone-view-of-dark-skid-marks-curving-across-a-rural-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of dark skid marks curving across a rural road.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk with our team about what to preserve after a motorcycle crash with a truck<\/h2>\n<p>If someone you love was hurt in a motorcycle crash with a truck, the records that prove fault may be the first thing to fade. You may be gathering facts for a family member or friend who is still recovering.<\/p>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has practiced in Georgia since 1999. The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team works with the firm&#8217;s lawyers, Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, on injury claims.<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to sue in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia generally gives two years to sue for injuries to the person, under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33 (<a href=\"https:\/\/efast.gaappeals.gov\/download?filingId=11df499d-b267-4d6e-b9c5-d61d572a84e5\">Cameron v. JMP Pizza, Inc. (2026)<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a police report decide who is at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. It is one source, and its conclusions are checked against the other records.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a motorcyclist be partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Georgia reduces damages by the rider&#8217;s share of fault and 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>.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re trying to keep the records from a crash that hurt someone you care about from disappearing, a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue can show you what to ask for next. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates<\/a> to start that conversation.<\/p><\/details><\/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 we approach commercial truck evidence<\/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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early preservation requests<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies are not always required to keep every record indefinitely. We focus on sending preservation requests early so key data is not lost.<\/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\">Records the driver never sees<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electronic logs, maintenance files, and dispatch communications can tell a different story than the police report. We work to identify and review them.<\/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\">Careful witness work<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent witnesses and nearby drivers often remember details that matter. Our team works to locate and document their accounts while memories are fresh.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers explain each step, what evidence we are gathering, and what it may mean for your case, in plain language.<\/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\">Act quickly to protect the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save photos, videos, and messages from the scene. Keep your helmet, riding gear, and damaged bike. Avoid giving recorded statements to any insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.<\/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\">Talk to Our Team Today<\/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\/\">Talk to Our Team Today<\/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\">Evidence that can matter in a truck and motorcycle case<\/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\">Electronic logging device data<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving hours and speed data can show whether a driver was following required schedules at the time of 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\">Dashcam and onboard video<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Footage from the truck or nearby vehicles can capture lane position, signals, and the moments leading up to impact.<\/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\">Maintenance and inspection records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brake, tire, and lighting repairs or inspection gaps can be relevant to how the crash happened.<\/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\">Your scene and medical records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos, crash reports, and treatment records help connect your injuries to the collision.<\/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 a Georgia motorcycle crash lawyer for free. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/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\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer in Georgia: Who Pays, Your Deadline, and What to Do Now<\/a><\/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\/motorcycle-crash-quick-settlement-risks-georgia\/\">Motorcycle Crash Quick Settlement Risks Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/motorcycle-hit-by-semi-lawyer-clayton-county\/\">Motorcycle Hit by a Semi Lawyer in Clayton County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/motorcycle-semi-truck-accident-lawyer-fees\/\">Motorcycle Semi Truck Accident Lawyer Fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/motorcycle-truck-accident-lawyers-clayton-county\/\">Motorcycle Truck Accident Lawyers Clayton County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/negligent-hiring-truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">Can I Sue a Trucking Company for Hiring a Dangerous Driver in Georgia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which records prove fault in a motorcycle crash with a commercial truck in Georgia: trucking logs, black box data, dashcam footage, and police reports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":18,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"chg_review":"","chg_sendback":"","chg_canonical":"","chg_lang":"","chg_hreflang":"","chg_jsonld":"[{\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/motorcycle-crash-commercial-truck-evidence-georgia\/#article\", \"about\": [{\"name\": \"Motorcycle crash involving a commercial truck\", \"@type\": \"Thing\"}, {\"name\": \"Trucking hours-of-service logs\", \"@type\": \"Thing\"}, {\"name\": \"Engine control module (black box) data\", \"@type\": \"Thing\"}, {\"name\": \"Dashcam footage\", \"@type\": \"Thing\"}, {\"name\": \"Police reports\", \"@type\": \"Thing\"}, {\"name\": \"Comparative fault in Georgia\", \"@type\": \"Thing\"}], \"author\": {\"name\": \"Terance Madden\", \"@type\": \"Person\", \"worksFor\": {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/#organization\"}, \"url\": \"https:\/\/tmaddenlaw.com\/attorneys\/terance-madden\", \"jobTitle\": \"Personal Injury Lawyer\", \"sameAs\": [\"https:\/\/www.gabar.org\/member-directory\/?id=43995\", \"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/T-Madden-Associates-PC\/119108114789574\", \"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tmaddenlaw\", \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tmaddenlaw\"]}, \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"audience\": {\"@type\": \"Audience\", \"audienceType\": \"Georgia residents researching a motorcycle crash involving a commercial truck, including family members and friends of injured or killed riders\"}, \"headline\": \"Commercial Truck Evidence in a Georgia Motorcycle Crash Case\", \"isPartOf\": {\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/\", \"@type\": \"WebSite\"}, \"keywords\": [\"motorcycle crash commercial truck evidence\", \"motorcycle truck crash evidence Georgia\", \"trucking logs motorcycle accident\", \"black box data truck accident Georgia\", \"dashcam footage truck crash\", \"hours of service records truck accident Georgia\", \"motorcycle accident truck fault Georgia\", \"police report motorcycle truck crash Georgia\"], \"mentions\": [{\"name\": \"Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations\", \"@type\": \"Thing\"}], \"provider\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/#organization\", \"name\": \"T. 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