{"id":1995,"date":"2026-10-23T01:49:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T01:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/highway-on-ramp-merge-crash-lawyer-clayton-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:42:11","slug":"highway-on-ramp-merge-crash-lawyer-clayton-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/highway-on-ramp-merge-crash-lawyer-clayton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"On-Ramp Merge Accident Lawyer Clayton County"},"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-1993\" alt=\"A roadside memorial of white flowers and a handwritten card tied to a guardrail on a county road shoulder.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-roadside-memorial-of-white-flowers-and-a-handwritten-card-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)\">Car Accident Lawyer \u00b7 Clayton County<\/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 an On-Ramp Merge Crash in Clayton County?<\/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 Georgia residents since 1999. Our Jonesboro office is ready to hear what happened and talk through 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 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 Clients Contact Our Firm<\/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--clock 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 people 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\">Georgia offices, including Jonesboro in Clayton County<\/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--heart chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First consultation, confidential and without obligation<\/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 need an on-ramp merge accident lawyer in Clayton County, the first question is usually who had to yield. In Georgia, fault is split by percentage, and the injured person&#8217;s share reduces what they can recover. Fault often turns on who moved, when they moved, and whether the other driver had time to react. This page explains how Georgia law sorts that out, which evidence matters most, and what happens when you call T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/p>\n<h2>What an on-ramp merge crash is and who it affects<\/h2>\n<p>An on-ramp merge crash happens when a vehicle entering a highway from a ramp hits traffic already on the main road. It can also happen when a driver changes lanes to make room for a merging car. Ramps on I-75 and I-285 feed drivers into fast-moving traffic, so there is little time to adjust.<\/p>\n<p>Three patterns come up most often:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Side impact:<\/strong> the merging car moves over and strikes a vehicle already in the lane.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear-end impact:<\/strong> traffic slows near the ramp, and the driver behind does not stop in time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sideswipe:<\/strong> a car changes lanes after merging and scrapes the vehicle beside it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Drivers and passengers are not the only people hurt. Motorcyclists and e-bike riders have less protection and less room to react. Pedestrians near ramps can be struck too. For the broader rules on car claims, read our Georgia car accident guide.<\/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 merge crash on I-75 or I-285 left you with bills and an insurer pointing at you, we can review your claim with you, free. 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\/firefighters-battle-a-car-fire-on-a-city-street-beside-a-red-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Firefighters battle a car fire on a city street beside a red fire truck.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who is usually at fault in a merge crash<\/h2>\n<p>Fault often lands on the driver who moved into another vehicle&#8217;s path.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia measures ordinary care by what an ordinarily prudent person would do in similar circumstances (<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 51-1-2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Georgia also reduces damages by the injured person&#8217;s share of fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>, the trier of fact determines the percentage of fault of the injured person. The judge then cuts the award by that percentage. If the injured person is 50 percent or more responsible, they cannot receive any damages.<\/p>\n<p>The decision-maker also considers the fault of everyone who contributed to the crash. That can include a driver who is not a party to the lawsuit. The answer depends on the facts of each crash. Both drivers&#8217; accounts, the vehicle damage, and the lane positions are examined before fault is split. If the other driver blames you, our guide on when the other driver blames you explains the next steps.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence that decides who is at fault<\/h2>\n<p>The most useful proof shows where each vehicle was and what each driver did just before impact. Gather these items early:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Photos:<\/strong> the ramp, the lane markings, the merge lane length, and where both vehicles came to rest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witnesses:<\/strong> names and phone numbers for passengers and drivers who saw the lane change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video:<\/strong> dashcam footage, phone video, and any nearby business or traffic camera recordings. Some systems overwrite old footage quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Police report:<\/strong> the officer&#8217;s notes on each driver&#8217;s movements and any citation issued.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical records:<\/strong> records that link your injuries to the crash and show when treatment started.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Timing matters. Footage fades and memories blur. A preservation letter asks the other driver and insurer to keep what they have. Sending one early helps protect that proof.<\/p>\n<h2>Truck and commercial vehicle merge crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Truck merge crashes follow the same fault rules, but the proof often goes further. Commercial trucks are longer and heavier. They need more room to stop and turn. A merge that looks ordinary in a car can be far more dangerous beside a tractor-trailer.<\/p>\n<p>Truck claims can involve more than one party. The driver, the motor carrier, and the company that leased or dispatched the load may each play a role. Identifying them early shapes the claim.<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules require trucking companies to keep certain records. A motor carrier must keep driver vehicle inspection reports for three months from the date the written report was prepared, unless it is a private nonbusiness passenger carrier, a driveaway-towaway operation, or a carrier operating only one commercial motor vehicle (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 396.11<\/a>). Except for private motor carriers of passengers (nonbusiness), a motor carrier subject to these rules must require each driver it uses to record the driver&#8217;s duty status for every 24-hour period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>). After some crashes, federal rules set time limits for alcohol testing of surviving drivers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Those time limits are one reason to act early.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Clayton County merge crash claim works with our firm<\/h2>\n<p>Our process starts with a free first consultation, which is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. Here is what usually follows.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First contact.<\/strong> We review the crash, your injuries, and your insurance details. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">request a free case evaluation<\/a> at any time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather the police report, photos, witness statements, and medical records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance handling.<\/strong> Our team speaks with adjusters, so you do not have to manage those calls alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation and demand.<\/strong> Medical bills, lost wages, and daily effects are documented before a demand is made. Georgia limits medical expense damages 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>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit may be needed. 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>, except as otherwise provided in that article of Georgia law, a lawsuit for personal injuries generally must be filed within two years after the claim accrues, though the statute sets different periods for some claims, such as four years for loss of consortium, so acting promptly is important.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with your injuries, the insurer&#8217;s position, and whether court action is needed. Our team explains each stage as it comes.<\/p>\n<h2>Why people bring this claim to T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has been in practice since 1999. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, supported by assistants and office staff. The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>Our team handles car, truck, motorcycle, e-bike, slip and fall, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice cases. A merge crash claim is one part of that work.<\/p>\n<p>The firm works on a no fee unless we win basis. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, so ask about those before you sign anything.<\/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-blue-semi-truck-traveling-down-a-rural-highway-under-a-cle-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A blue semi truck traveling down a rural highway under a clear blue sky.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Questions people ask before they call<\/h2>\n<p>Most merge crash questions come down to fault, deadlines, and insurance. Here are the common ones.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Yes, if your share of fault is under 50 percent. Under Georgia law, the judge reduces the damages otherwise awarded to you in proportion to your percentage of fault (<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 other insurer denies my claim or blames me?<\/summary><p>A denial is a position, and it can be challenged with evidence. Our team can review the insurer&#8217;s position against what you have. Read more about insurer denials in Georgia car claims.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a police report?<\/summary><p>A report helps, but it is not the only proof. Photos, witness accounts, and video can also show how the crash happened.<\/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 other insurer?<\/summary><p>Be careful. Talk with a lawyer before you give a recorded statement, so your words are not misread.<\/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?<\/summary><p>Georgia&#8217;s two-year deadline for actions for injuries to the person is set by <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>. Some claims have other deadlines, so ask early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does my own insurance help if the other driver is uninsured?<\/summary><p>Uninsured motorist coverage may protect you and your passengers when an uninsured driver causes the crash.<\/p><\/details>\n<p>If a car or truck pulled onto I-75 or I-285 from a Clayton County ramp and left you with medical bills and missed work, you do not have to sort out fault alone. Call T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., available 24\/7, to talk through your merge crash with an on-ramp merge accident lawyer in Clayton County.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed Georgia attorney regarding your specific legal situation. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., 114 S. Main St., Jonesboro, GA 30236, (770) 978-6711.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Can Help After a Merge 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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful Review of the Collision<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at how the merge unfolded, including traffic patterns, lane changes, signals, and any available records, so your claim is built on the facts.<\/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\">Insurance Company Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle contact with insurers so you can focus on recovering. You do not have to answer adjusters&#x27; questions on your own.<\/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\">Attention to Your Whole Situation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical bills, lost work, vehicle damage, and everyday limits from your injuries all matter, and we take the time to understand 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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Fee Terms<\/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 explain these before you decide.<\/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 Carefully Right Away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek medical attention even if your injuries seem minor, and avoid giving recorded statements to the other driver&#x27;s insurer 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\">Call Us, Available 24\/7<\/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, Available 24\/7<\/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\">What to Expect When You Contact Us<\/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. Tell Us What Happened<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out by phone or online. Share the basic details of the merge crash, including the date, location, and who was 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\">2. Free Case Evaluation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review your situation during a free, confidential first consultation. There is no obligation to continue.<\/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. A Clear Plan<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we move forward, we explain the next steps, what we need from you, and how the case is handled from start to finish.<\/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. Steady Support<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team keeps you informed and responds to your questions as your case develops.<\/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 Merge Crash? 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