{"id":1870,"date":"2026-10-22T04:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T04:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-accident-lawyer-i-675-i-285-clayton-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T09:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:30:20","slug":"truck-accident-lawyer-i-675-i-285-clayton-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-accident-lawyer-i-675-i-285-clayton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Accident Lawyer I-675 Clayton County | 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-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-1869\" alt=\"Federal inspector checking the brake system of a parked eighteen-wheeler at a highway weigh station at midday.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/federal-inspector-checking-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-eigh-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/federal-inspector-checking-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-eigh-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/federal-inspector-checking-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-eigh-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/federal-inspector-checking-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-eigh-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/federal-inspector-checking-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-eigh-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/federal-inspector-checking-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-eigh-photo.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; I-675<\/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 on I-675? Talk to a Clayton County Lawyer Today<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has represented injured Georgians since 1999. Call 24\/7 for 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\">Why Injured Georgians 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=\"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 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\">Georgia offices, including Jonesboro<\/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 availability<\/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 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If a large truck hurt you or someone you love on I-675, I-285, or another Clayton County road, you may have a claim for your losses. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a truck accident lawyer I-675 Clayton County residents can reach through its Jonesboro office. The firm has practiced Georgia personal injury law since 1999. This guide explains what these claims cover, who may be responsible, what evidence to protect early, and how a case moves forward.<\/p>\n<h2>What a truck accident claim covers near I-675 and I-285<\/h2>\n<p>A truck accident claim seeks money for losses caused by a collision with a tractor-trailer, box truck, or other commercial vehicle. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and family members of people killed in truck crashes.<\/p>\n<p>Crashes near busy interchanges often involve merging, sudden slowdowns, and lane changes. A claim may seek:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Past and future medical bills<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and lost earning ability<\/li>\n<li>Pain and suffering<\/li>\n<li>Property damage<\/li>\n<li>Costs tied to long-term or catastrophic injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia law separates general damages from special damages. Special damages are actual losses, and they must be proved (<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 expenses are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care (<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>).<\/p>\n<p>Trucks differ from passenger cars. Commercial carriers carry separate insurance, follow federal and state trucking rules, and can involve more than one responsible company.<\/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 struck you or a family member on I-675 or I-285, you may have a claim, and 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\/rain-soaked-row-of-parked-semi-trucks-in-a-black-and-white-l-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Row of parked semi trucks in a rainy lot, shown in dramatic black and white.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who can be held responsible after a truck crash<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can share responsibility after a truck crash. The driver, the trucking company, and others may each have a role, depending on the facts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The driver<\/strong>, when distraction, speeding, impairment, or fatigue contributed to the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The trucking company<\/strong>, for how it hires, trains, and supervises its drivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vehicle owners or maintenance providers<\/strong>, when brake, tire, or equipment problems played a part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia law makes a business liable for wrongs its driver commits within the scope of the business&#8217;s work (<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 51-2-2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Federal hours-of-service rules limit how long a truck driver can work. A driver may not drive after 14 consecutive hours that begin after 10 hours off duty, and may drive 11 hours in that period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.3<\/a>). Violations can point to fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia reduces your damages by your share of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you are not entitled to any damages (<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>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for injury claims is two years after the right of action accrues. The statute lists exceptions, so check your timing early (<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>).<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence to protect in the first days after the crash<\/h2>\n<p>The evidence that disappears fastest is often trucking records and conditions at the scene. Start protecting it early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get medical care and keep every record, including visits, imaging, prescriptions, and work restrictions.<\/li>\n<li>Photograph the scene, vehicle damage, lane markings, and any construction or debris while they are still visible.<\/li>\n<li>Write down the crash report number and the names and contact details of witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>Keep any dashcam footage and a written timeline of the crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal rules set how long carriers must keep some records. Driver qualification files must generally be kept while the driver works for the carrier and for three years after, though some records in the file, like annual driving-record checks and medical certificates, may be removed three years after they were made (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.51\">49 CFR \u00a7 391.51<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>After certain crashes, the employer must test surviving drivers for alcohol as soon as practicable. Controlled substance tests must be given as soon as practicable after the accident. If a test is not administered within 32 hours, the employer must stop attempting it and keep a record of the reasons it was not promptly given (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 CFR \u00a7 382.303<\/a>). A written request asking the carrier to preserve records helps protect data that could otherwise be overwritten.<\/p>\n<h2>How a truck accident claim moves forward, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>A truck claim usually moves through five stages, from the first consultation to negotiation and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> We review what happened, your injuries, and your questions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We request the crash report, send preservation letters, and review trucking records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and wage documentation.<\/strong> We gather treatment records and proof of lost income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present the claim to the insurers involved, including the carrier&#8217;s commercial insurer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution isn&#8217;t reached, we file suit in the proper court. That can lead to discovery, depositions, mediation, or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with your injuries, the number of parties, and whether the case settles. We cannot predict the result or the timeline of your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Fees, costs, and what the free first consultation includes<\/h2>\n<p>Our first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. We work on a no fee unless we win basis. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Some medical providers treat injured people and agree to wait for payment from a settlement or judgment. This is often called a letter of protection. Georgia law makes the letter, itemized charges, and, if the provider sold the accounts for your medical bills to a third party for less than the invoice price, that third party&#8217;s name and the dollar amount it paid, along with any referral source, relevant and discoverable in the case (<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>).<\/p>\n<p>To your consultation, bring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The crash report, if you have it<\/li>\n<li>Medical records and bills<\/li>\n<li>Photos of the scene and vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Insurance letters you have received<\/li>\n<li>A short written timeline of the crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why T. Madden &amp; Associates handles Clayton County truck crash claims<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has practiced Georgia personal injury law since 1999. Attorney Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/li>\n<li>Our lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden. Support staff assists the firm&#8217;s office work.<\/li>\n<li>The firm also handles car, motorcycle, and e-bike crashes, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury claims. Those cases can raise similar questions about fault and evidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need a truck accident lawyer I-675 Clayton County families can contact, our Jonesboro office is the place to start.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-male-mechanic-works-on-a-truck-engine-in-a-dimly-lit-garag-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A mechanic works on a truck engine in a dimly lit garage.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common questions before you call<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. Georgia reduces damages by your share of fault, and you cannot recover if you are 50 percent or more responsible (<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><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the truck came from another state?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interstate carriers may be subject to federal trucking rules. We can identify the parties involved at your consultation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to go to court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some claims settle without a lawsuit. If one doesn&#8217;t, we would talk with you about filing suit before any step is taken.<\/p><p>If a truck struck you or a family member on I-675 or I-285, the bills and time away from work can build quickly. You don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. Start a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">free case evaluation<\/a> with T. Madden &amp; Associates, available 24\/7.<\/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. 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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\">Free, Confidential Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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 an Insurer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies and their insurers often contact injured people quickly. Avoid giving a recorded statement or signing anything until you have talked with a lawyer about your injuries and your case.<\/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 Before You Respond<\/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 Before You Respond<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps to Take After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a doctor even if you feel you have only minor injuries. Some injuries, such as back, neck and head trauma, 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\">Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, take photos of the vehicles, the road, visible injuries and any warning signs. Write down the names and companies of the drivers involved.<\/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\">Keep Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, pay stubs, repair estimates and notes about missed work. Clear records help show how the crash has affected your life.<\/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\">Talk to Our Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. for a free, confidential consultation. We can explain your options and the steps ahead.<\/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? Speak With Our Team Today<\/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\">Call 24\/7 or 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\/\">Call 24\/7 or Start Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clayton County Car Accident Road Defect Lawyer<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-accident-lawyer-i-75-clayton-county\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer I-75 Clayton County GA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-accident-lawyer-lake-city-ga\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer in Lake City, GA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-accident-lawyer-lovejoy-ga\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer Lovejoy GA | Clayton County | T. 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