{"id":1721,"date":"2026-10-21T03:42:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T03:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/motorcycle-accident-steps-clayton-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:50:11","slug":"motorcycle-accident-steps-clayton-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/motorcycle-accident-steps-clayton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Accident Steps Clayton County After Semi Crash"},"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-60 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-1719\" alt=\"An investigator photographs tire scuff marks and a dented guardrail at a rural curve on a clear afternoon.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-photographs-tire-scuff-marks-and-a-dented-gu-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-photographs-tire-scuff-marks-and-a-dented-gu-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-photographs-tire-scuff-marks-and-a-dented-gu-photo-3-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-photographs-tire-scuff-marks-and-a-dented-gu-photo-3-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-photographs-tire-scuff-marks-and-a-dented-gu-photo-3-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-investigator-photographs-tire-scuff-marks-and-a-dented-gu-photo-3.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 844px, 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 Accidents | Clayton County, 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)\">Motorcycle Accident Steps in Clayton County After a Semi Crash<\/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)\">A semi-truck crash leaves riders facing injuries, damaged bikes and a lot of questions. Here is what to do next, and how T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. can help you figure out your options.<\/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\">Serving Injured Georgians Since 1999<\/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\">Practicing in 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--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: Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, 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\">Call us anytime<\/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<h2>What steps should a motorcyclist take after a collision with a semi truck in Clayton County, from the scene through hiring an attorney?<\/h2>\n<p>Start with medical care, then report the crash, save evidence fast, track every deadline, and decide on legal help. Those are the core motorcycle accident steps Clayton County riders face, and the order matters.<\/p>\n<p>A semi truck crash is different from a car wreck. The trucking company, its insurer and its records can all become involved from the first day. Some of those records are kept for only a short time, so early action counts.<\/p>\n<p>This guide walks through each step in order, from the roadside to the decision about a lawyer. For the wider picture of truck claims in Georgia, see our <a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">truck accident guide<\/a>.<\/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 semi truck crash has left you hurt and facing bills and insurer calls, you don&#x27;t have to sort it out alone. Reach out for 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-black-harley-davidson-motorcycle-parked-outdoors-with-a-he-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A black Harley-Davidson motorcycle parked outdoors with a helmet resting on the handlebars.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What should you do at the scene of a motorcycle crash with a semi truck?<\/h2>\n<p>Call 911 and ask for medical help, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can hide pain and injuries for hours, so an early check matters.<\/p>\n<p>Stay at the scene if you can. Do not move your bike unless it blocks traffic or creates danger.<\/p>\n<p>Collect these details if you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The truck&#8217;s company name and DOT number, if visible<\/li>\n<li>The trailer number and the driver&#8217;s name<\/li>\n<li>The truck&#8217;s license plate number<\/li>\n<li>Photos of both vehicles, the road, skid marks, lane lines, traffic signals and any visible injuries<\/li>\n<li>Names and phone numbers of witnesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep your statements short and factual. Do not guess about who caused the crash. Insurance adjusters may call early and ask for a recorded statement. It is reasonable to say you need time before giving one.<\/p>\n<h2>What evidence should be preserved after a semi truck crash?<\/h2>\n<p>Save your gear, your bike and every digital record of the crash before anyone repairs or replaces them. Damage and phone data can show what happened in ways memory cannot.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your helmet, riding gear and clothing as they were after the crash. Do not repair or sell the motorcycle until it has been photographed and inspected. Save phone photos, videos, texts and any ride-tracking or navigation data from that day.<\/p>\n<p>The truck side matters too. Federal rules require a motor carrier to keep records of duty status and supporting documents for at least six months from the date of receipt, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8(k)<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 379.3<\/a>, companies subject to this part shall retain records for the minimum retention periods provided in appendix A to this part. After the required retention periods, the records may be destroyed at the discretion of each company&#8217;s management. It shall be the obligation of the subject company to maintain records that adequately support financial and operational data required by the Secretary. The company may request a ruling from the Secretary on the retention of any record. 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. Under 49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8(k), a motor carrier must retain records of duty status and supporting documents for a period of not less than 6 months from the date of receipt. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 379.3<\/a>, it shall be the obligation of the subject company to maintain records that adequately support financial and operational data required by the Secretary, and the minimum retention periods are provided in appendix A to this part. Because those time limits are short, a lawyer can ask the carrier in writing to keep them.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you get the police report after a motorcycle accident in Clayton County?<\/h2>\n<p>The police report comes from the agency that responded to the crash. That may be a city police department or the sheriff&#8217;s office. Ask that agency for a copy, and ask which office holds the crash report.<\/p>\n<p>The report lists the parties, the vehicles, the road conditions and the officer&#8217;s observations. It is one document among many, so keep your own photos and notes too. Georgia&#8217;s Department of Transportation explains its crash reporting system, including how crash reports are obtained, on its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dot.ga.gov\/GDOT\/pages\/CrashReporting.aspx\">GDOT crash reporting<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Timing varies from one agency to another. For how long the process usually takes, read how long a police report takes in Georgia. For who may access a report, see who can access police reports.<\/p>\n<h2>Why does medical treatment and documentation matter after a motorcycle wreck?<\/h2>\n<p>Medical care creates the record that links your injuries to the crash. Get checked the same day, even when the pain seems small. Motorcycle crashes often cause fractures, road rash, head and spine injuries and internal injuries. Some of these do not show symptoms right away.<\/p>\n<p>Keep every appointment, prescription receipt and bill. Follow the treatment plan you are given. Insurers may question a gap in care, so a missed follow-up can be used against you.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia law also limits how medical bills are counted. Special damages for medical and healthcare expenses are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care, 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>. If treatment is provided under a letter of protection, the letter and itemized charges are relevant and discoverable in a claim.<\/p>\n<h2>What deadlines apply to a motorcycle injury claim in Georgia?<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally requires a personal injury lawsuit within two years after the right of action accrues, 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 deadlines apply in some cases, so write down every date that starts from the crash.<\/p>\n<p>Claims against a city or other municipal government have a shorter first step. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>, the claim must be presented in writing to the governing authority within six months of the event. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>, the claim must be presented in writing to the governing authority of the municipal corporation within six months of the happening of the event upon which the claim is predicated, stating the time, place, and extent of the injury, as nearly as practicable, and the negligence which caused the injury. The description of the extent of the injury shall include the specific amount of monetary damages being sought from the municipal corporation.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>, no person, firm, or corporation having a claim for money damages against a municipal corporation on account of injuries to person or property shall bring an action against the municipal corporation for such injuries without first giving the notice provided in that Code section.<\/p>\n<p>Talks with an insurance company are not a lawsuit. Keep a separate calendar for the two-year date and do not let insurer talks push it aside.<\/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>How is compensation for a motorcycle accident usually organized?<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia sorts injury damages into general and special damages. General damages are those the law presumes to flow from a wrongful act, and they can be recovered without proof of an amount. Special damages actually flow from the act and must be proved, 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 51-12-2<\/a>. Medical bills are a common example of special damages.<\/p>\n<p>Damages compensate for injury. Where an injury is of a character capable of being estimated in money, compensation is the measure of damages; if an injury is small or the mitigating circumstances are strong, nominal damages only are given, 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 51-12-4<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fault also matters. Georgia&#8217;s modified comparative fault rule reduces damages by the injured person&#8217;s percentage of fault (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">Quynn v. Hulsey, 310 Ga. 473 (2020)<\/a>). A person found 50 percent or more at fault recovers nothing, under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">Quynn v. Hulsey, 310 Ga. 473 (2020)<\/a>). That is why facts gathered at the scene matter.<\/p>\n<p>No dollar figure can be predicted from a crash description alone. Each claim depends on its own medical records and facts. For how settlement money is divided among costs, fees and liens, read how a $25,000 settlement is split.<\/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\/three-parked-motorcycles-in-vibrant-colors-against-a-metal-g-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Three parked motorcycles in vibrant colors against a metal grate backdrop in an urban area.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>When should you talk with a lawyer about a motorcycle crash with a semi truck?<\/h2>\n<p>You can talk with a lawyer once you know the basic facts of your crash and your injuries. Many riders make that call while still in treatment, handling bills and fielding calls from the trucking company&#8217;s insurer.<\/p>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has practiced in Georgia since 1999. Terance Madden leads the firm, which has offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta. The firm&#8217;s lawyers, including Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, handle motorcycle accident and truck accident matters.<\/p>\n<p>The firm offers a free first consultation, which is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. The firm handles personal injury cases on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but the client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<p>If a semi truck crash has left you hurt and facing bills and insurer calls, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Request a free case evaluation<\/a> with our team.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What are the motorcycle accident steps in Clayton County?<\/summary><p>Get medical care first, then report the crash and gather facts at the scene. Save evidence, track deadlines, and decide on legal help after that.<\/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 a motorcycle accident lawsuit in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Georgia generally requires a personal injury lawsuit within two years after the right of action accrues. A claim against a city can require written notice within six months first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to wear a helmet to ride a motorcycle in Georgia?<\/summary><p>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>, no person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he or she is wearing protective headgear which complies with standards established by the commissioner of public safety. This Code section shall not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab or motorized cart, or to a person operating a three-wheeled motorcycle used only for agricultural purposes.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do trucking companies keep driver logs?<\/summary><p>Federal rules require motor carriers to keep driver duty status records and supporting documents for at least six months from the date of receipt. Under the federal hours-of-service rule at 49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8, paragraph (k)(1) requires a motor carrier to retain records of duty status and supporting documents for each of its drivers for a period of not less than 6 months from the date of receipt.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I give a recorded statement to the truck company&#8217;s insurer?<\/summary><p>It is reasonable to say you need time before giving any statement. Keep your answers short and factual when you do speak.<\/p><\/details>\n<p>Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal advice. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Contact the firm through tmaddenlaw.com.<\/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 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\">Four Steps to Take After a Motorcycle Crash with a Semi<\/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\">1. Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health comes first. Even if you feel shaken rather than badly hurt, get checked by a doctor. Some injuries, such as head and spinal injuries, may not show symptoms right away.<\/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. Report the Crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call the police so the crash is documented. Ask for the responding officer&#x27;s name and the report number, and make sure the truck driver&#x27;s information is recorded.<\/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. Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photograph your bike, your gear, the semi, the roadway, skid marks, debris and any traffic signs. Write down witness names and contact information while the details are 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\">4. Keep Records and Get Legal Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, repair estimates, and missed-work records. Then contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. to talk through your situation during a free, confidential consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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 T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. 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You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, which we will explain 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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available 24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries and crash scenes do not keep business hours. Call us at any time to discuss what happened.<\/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\">Focused on Injury Cases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terance Madden and our lawyers focus on car, truck, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, along with other personal injury matters.<\/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\">Be Careful with Insurance Adjusters<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance representatives for the truck company may contact you quickly and ask for a recorded statement. Speak with a lawyer before you give a statement, accept a settlement offer or sign 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\">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-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 Motorcycle Crash with a Semi? 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