{"id":1986,"date":"2026-10-23T01:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T01:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/work-zone-car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:42:11","slug":"work-zone-car-accident-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/work-zone-car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Zone Car Accident Lawyer Georgia | T. Madden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1984\" alt=\"A crash investigator measures skid marks on a quiet suburban road in daylight, holding a folded traffic diagram.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-37.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-37-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-37-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-37-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-37-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-37.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)\">Work Zone Car Accidents | 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 Georgia Work Zone Crash? Talk to Our Lawyers 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)\">Terance Madden and our lawyers represent injured people across Georgia since 1999. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries 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 My 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 My 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<\/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\">In practice 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: 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\">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 you were hurt in a work zone car accident in Georgia, you may have a claim against more than one party. A work zone is a marked area where crews are building, repairing, or narrowing a road. This page explains who can be held responsible, which evidence matters most, which deadlines apply, and how a case moves forward. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has practiced in Georgia since 1999.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Work Zone Car Accident Case Involves<\/h2>\n<p>A work zone car accident is a crash in or near a marked construction, maintenance, or lane-closure area. These crashes happen on interstates, state routes, and local roads across Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Common injury patterns include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rear-end impacts into traffic slowed by a sudden backup<\/li>\n<li>Sideswipes where lanes shift behind barriers or cones<\/li>\n<li>Collisions with workers, trucks, or equipment at the edge of the lane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This page is for drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, and e-bike riders hurt in these crashes. It also helps families who lost a loved one in a work zone crash.<\/p>\n<p>Work zone cases are often more complex than a simple rear-end claim. More companies may have a hand in the zone, and more records may show what happened. An early review helps sort out the facts.<\/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 lane closure or construction barrier played a part in your crash, or you lost someone in one, you may have a claim worth reviewing, and our team can talk it through with you. 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\/orange-traffic-cones-line-a-road-under-construction-marking-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Orange traffic cones line a road under construction, marking a caution zone.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Be Responsible in a Georgia Work Zone Crash<\/h2>\n<p>More than one party can share responsibility in these crashes. Georgia assigns each party a percentage of fault, so every contributor matters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The prime contractor<\/strong> runs the project. 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 51-2-5<\/a>, an employer can be liable for a contractor&#8217;s negligence in certain situations, including when the employer keeps the right to direct or control how the work is done.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subcontractors<\/strong> handle parts of the job, and their work can contribute to the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traffic control companies<\/strong> place cones, barrels, flaggers, and message boards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Road owners<\/strong> include state, county, and city entities. Claims against them follow different notice rules, covered below.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equipment or vehicle operators<\/strong> whose negligence added to the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The other driver<\/strong>, including speeding or distracted driving before or inside the zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia uses a modified comparative fault rule. 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 judge reduces your damages by your percentage of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you cannot receive damages. The same statute says each liable party&#8217;s share is its own, not joint liability.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Matters Most in a Work Zone Case<\/h2>\n<p>The records that matter most show how the zone was set up and what drivers could see that day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Work zone plans and permits<\/strong>, which show where signs, barriers, and speed limits were supposed to go.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photos and video<\/strong> of signs, cones, lane shifts, and the scene, taken as soon as it is safe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The police report<\/strong>, crash diagram, and any citations issued to drivers or crew members.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vehicle data and dashcam footage<\/strong>, which can be lost when a vehicle is repaired or sold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witness names and contact details<\/strong>, including crew members and nearby drivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical records<\/strong> that tie your injuries to the crash, starting with the first days after it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/oci.georgia.gov\/insurance-resources\/auto\/auto-claim-tips\">Georgia auto claim tips<\/a> from the state insurance regulator advise you to notify police and your insurer promptly. They also advise collecting accident and witness information, documenting the scene, and avoiding statements about fault. Georgia&#8217;s standard crash report form, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.ga.gov\/DriveSmart\/CrashReporting\/GeorgiaUniformVehicleAccidentReport.pdf\">Georgia Uniform Vehicle Accident Report<\/a>, sets out how crashes are reported. For fatal or major-injury crashes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.georgia.gov\/victim-assistance\">Georgia State Patrol<\/a> investigates, and family members can ask about the status of that investigation.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines That Can Limit a Work Zone Claim<\/h2>\n<p>For many injury claims, Georgia gives two years to file suit. 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>, actions for injuries to the person must generally be brought within two years after the right of action accrues, except that injuries to reputation must be brought within one year and actions for injuries to the person involving loss of consortium within four years.<\/p>\n<p>Claims against government road owners use shorter notice steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-26<\/a>, written notice is due within 12 months of when the loss was discovered or should have been discovered. It goes to the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services by certified mail, statutory overnight delivery, or personal delivery with a receipt, and a copy must also go to the state government entity whose acts or omissions are the basis of the claim. No lawsuit can start until the claim is denied or 90 days pass without action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>City:<\/strong> 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>, a claim must be presented in writing to the city&#8217;s governing authority within six months of the event. It must state the specific dollar amount of damages sought.<\/li>\n<li>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 36-11-1<\/a>, claims against counties must be presented within 12 months after they accrue or become payable, or they are barred, provided that minors or other persons under disabilities have 12 months after the removal of the disability to present their claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because these steps can be shorter than two years, waiting is a risk. Insurance claims and lawsuits also follow separate timelines. A claim can stay open with an insurer while the legal deadline keeps running.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Work Zone Case Typically Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A typical case moves through five steps, from the first call to a settlement or a lawsuit. Timing depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> Our team reviews the crash facts, your injuries, and any paperwork you already received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We request work zone records and the police report, collect photos, and identify every party that may be responsible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and damages review.<\/strong> We document treatment, lost wages, and future care needs. 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>, general damages are presumed to flow from a wrongful act and need no proof of amount. Special damages, such as bills and lost pay, must be proved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice and claim letters.<\/strong> We send claims to insurers, contractors, and any government entity, with deadlines tracked from the start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit.<\/strong> If needed, we file suit within the deadline and move through discovery, mediation, or trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the injuries, the number of parties, and whether a government entity is part of the claim.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients Work With T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm in practice since 1999. It has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden. Our team also includes assistants and office staff.<\/p>\n<p>The firm represents people hurt in car and truck wrecks, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, and other injury matters. Work zone claims fit within that work.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles these cases on a no fee unless we win basis. The client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/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-damaged-car-sits-on-a-dimly-lit-street-at-night-after-a-co-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A wrecked car on a dimly lit street at night after a crash\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Questions About Work Zone Crash Claims<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still recover if I was speeding into the zone?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia reduces your damages by your share of fault. You recover nothing if you are 50 percent or more responsible, 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><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to deal with the contractor&#8217;s insurer myself?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. A lawyer can handle contact with insurers and crews for you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the crash happened on a county or city road?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice rules differ by government type.<\/p><p>Your policy terms decide what it pays. Our team can review those terms with you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a work zone case take?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing depends on the facts, the number of parties, and any government claim. Early evidence collection tends to help.<\/p><p>If a construction barrier or lane closure was part of your crash, or you lost someone in one, you may have a claim worth reviewing. Our team can talk it through with you at no cost. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Request a free case evaluation<\/a> to get started.<\/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 Can Help After a Work Zone 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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free, Confidential Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened in the work zone. Your first consultation is free and carries 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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Lawyers Handle the Details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers and team can communicate with insurers and other parties so you can 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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees Explained Plainly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We charge no fees unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we will explain these 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\">Call Anytime<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach our team 24\/7 to discuss a crash in Clayton County, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, Augusta or anywhere else in Georgia.<\/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\">Get Medical Care Right Away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If anyone is hurt, call 911. Even if you feel fine, see a doctor promptly. Some injuries, such as whiplash and internal injuries, can appear hours or days after a crash, and prompt treatment creates a record of your condition.<\/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 About Your Crash<\/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 About Your Crash<\/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\">Common Factors in Work Zone Crashes<\/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\">Narrowed or Shifting Lanes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lane closures, barrels and temporary barriers can force sudden merges and leave little room to react.<\/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\">Speed Through the Zone<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers who do not slow for posted work zone limits face higher risk to crews and other motorists.<\/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\">Distraction and Fatigue<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers focused on signs, equipment or phones may miss workers, vehicles or changing traffic patterns.<\/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\">Unclear or Missing Signage<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poorly placed or missing warnings can leave drivers unprepared for lane changes and stopped traffic.<\/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\">Hurt in a Work Zone Crash? Call Us 24\/7 for a Free, Confidential Consultation<\/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 My 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 My Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Car Accident Lawyer in Georgia: What to Do After a Crash and How a Claim Works<\/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\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/am-i-covered-if-hit-by-an-uninsured-driver\/\">Am I covered if hit by an uninsured driver?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/at-fault-driver-no-assets-car-accident-georgia\/\">What If the At-Fault Driver Has No Money to Pay a Georgia Car Accident Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/bicyclist-hit-by-car-lawyer-jonesboro-ga\/\">Bicyclist Hit by Car Lawyer in Jonesboro, GA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/can-a-demand-letter-backfire\/\">Can a demand letter backfire?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/can-i-claim-compensation-for-a-car-accident-that-wasn-t-my-fault\/\">Can I claim compensation for a car accident that wasn&#x27;t my fault?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurt in a Georgia work zone crash? 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