{"id":2077,"date":"2026-10-23T04:06:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/eld-hours-of-service-violation-truck-crash-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:42:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:42:14","slug":"eld-hours-of-service-violation-truck-crash-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/eld-hours-of-service-violation-truck-crash-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"ELD Logbook Violation Truck Accident Lawyer Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-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-2076\" alt=\"A federal inspector examines the brake system of a parked eighteen-wheeler at a highway weigh station.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-49.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-49-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-49-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-49-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-49-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-49.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 \u00b7 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)\">Logbook violations can reveal what really happened on the road<\/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 people hurt in Georgia since 1999. We help clients in Clayton County, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta understand how ELD logbook violations may connect to a truck crash.<\/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 people call T. Madden &amp; Associates<\/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\">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<\/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--phone 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 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--shield 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\">Confidential first consultation<\/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 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Federal rules limit how long a commercial truck driver can drive and how long they can work before a rest break. After a crash, the driver&#8217;s electronic logs can show whether those limits were followed. This page explains how that works in Georgia claims, what a log mismatch can mean, and what to do next.<\/p>\n<h2>What Do Federal Hours-of-Service Rules Require?<\/h2>\n<p>Federal hours-of-service rules set daily and weekly limits on how long a property-carrying truck driver may drive and work. These are the main limits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start of shift:<\/strong> A driver may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.3<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>14-hour window:<\/strong> A driver may not drive after 14 consecutive hours on duty that follow 10 hours off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driving limit:<\/strong> Within that window, a driver may drive a total of 11 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Break rule:<\/strong> Driving is not allowed after more than 8 hours of driving without a 30-minute break. Some short-haul drivers have exceptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekly caps:<\/strong> A driver may not drive after 60 hours on duty in 7 days, or 70 hours in 8 days, depending on whether the carrier runs every day of the week.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reset:<\/strong> A period of 34 or more consecutive hours off duty can end a 7- or 8-day period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These numbers matter because fatigue makes driving unsafe. Federal rules bar a driver from operating a commercial vehicle when ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue, illness or any other cause, as to make it unsafe to operate it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.3\">49 CFR \u00a7 392.3<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>You can check a log against these limits line by line.<\/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 driver&#x27;s logs don&#x27;t match the trip before your crash, you may have a claim, and our team can review it with you in a free, confidential consultation. 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-mechanic-works-on-a-red-truck-raised-on-a-lift-in-a-busy-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A red truck raised on a lift in a garage while a mechanic performs maintenance.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How Do ELD Records Show a Violation After a Crash?<\/h2>\n<p>ELD records give a timeline of the driver&#8217;s duty status. That timeline can be compared with the crash time, the route and other trip records.<\/p>\n<p>Carriers that run commercial trucks must install ELDs and require drivers to use them to record duty status (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.8<\/a>), unless an exception applies: a motor carrier may require a driver to record duty status manually, rather than require an ELD, if the driver is operating a commercial motor vehicle under the conditions listed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">\u00a7 395.8(a)(1)(ii)<\/a>. The driver and carrier must keep those ELD records accurate (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.30\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.30<\/a>). Neither may make a false report about duty status (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.8(e)(1)<\/a>); a motor carrier also may not coerce a driver to make a false certification of the driver&#8217;s data entries or record of duty status (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.30\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.30(e)<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Common warning signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mileage between stops that is impossible at the logged times<\/li>\n<li>Gaps or unexplained off-duty entries<\/li>\n<li>Edits that lack an annotation explaining the change<\/li>\n<li>Logs that conflict with fuel receipts, bills of lading or dispatch messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A conflict is not proof on its own. It is a question the records must answer.<\/p>\n<p>Timing matters. Carriers must keep records of duty status and supporting documents for at least 6 months from receipt (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.8<\/a>). That is a short window, so early requests help make sure the records still exist.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Truck Crashes Can Involve Log Violations?<\/h2>\n<p>Log and fatigue questions can come up in crashes with 18-wheelers, box trucks, tankers and other commercial vehicles on Georgia roads, including along I-75, I-16 and I-20. The driver is not always the only party to review.<\/p>\n<p>Under Georgia law, a company can be liable for torts its servant commits within the scope of its business (<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>Some crashes cause catastrophic injuries or death. Under Georgia&#8217;s wrongful death statute, a surviving spouse, or children if there is no surviving spouse, may recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by the evidence (<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 51-4-2<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. represents people hurt in car and truck wrecks and handles wrongful death matters. The firm serves people in Clayton County, Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens After You Reach Out?<\/h2>\n<p>Most cases start with a free consultation and then move through evidence requests, investigation and either settlement talks or a lawsuit. Here is the usual path:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation:<\/strong> We review the crash facts, your injuries, and any logs, citations or driver details you already have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservation requests:<\/strong> We ask for ELD data, supporting documents, driver qualification files and maintenance records. Early requests matter because records have set retention periods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and medical documentation:<\/strong> We gather medical records, bills and crash reports, and the responsible lawyer values the claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit:<\/strong> We talk with insurers and file a lawsuit if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Georgia generally allows two years to bring an action for injuries to the person (<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>). Timelines vary from case to case, so an early call protects your options.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.?<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm led by Terance Madden, in practice since 1999. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers, Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, work with assistants and office staff in offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles car and truck accidents, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, negligent security, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.<\/p>\n<p>The firm offers a free first consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue. The firm works on a no fee unless we win basis, but the client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<p>After a truck crash, medical bills and insurance liens often come up. Bring those papers to your consultation so we can review them with you.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About ELD Logbook Violation Claims<\/h2>\n<p>A log violation is one piece of evidence, and it is weighed together with the crash facts.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a log violation prove the driver caused the crash?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is evidence. It is weighed with the crash facts, along with the other proof in the case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if ELD records look missing or edited?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Records can be requested and compared with fuel receipts, dispatch messages and other documents. Edits must be annotated (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.30\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.30<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the two-year deadline apply to every truck crash claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia generally allows two years for injury claims (<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>). An early consultation helps protect the timeline.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia reduces damages by your percentage of fault. You receive nothing 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>\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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><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=\"Rows of parked semi trucks sit in a rainy lot in black and white.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Terance Madden About Your Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If a truck crashed into you or someone you love, a free consultation can show whether the logs and crash facts point toward a claim. If the driver&#8217;s logs don&#8217;t match the trip, and you&#8217;re thinking about timing, Georgia&#8217;s two-year filing period 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> is generally the starting point, but it is subject to exceptions, so our team is ready to review it with you. Our phone line is available 24\/7, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">start a free case evaluation<\/a> any time.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Terance Madden, T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., with offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/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 our firm approaches truck crash cases<\/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\">Review the electronic records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team looks at ELD data, driver logs and related paperwork to see whether hours-of-service rules may have been broken.<\/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\">Compare records with other evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We line up logbook entries with fuel receipts, dispatch messages, crash facts and other documents to check whether the records fit together.<\/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\">Attorneys who return your call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers, Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, and our support staff work with you to explain each step in plain language.<\/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\">Fees only if there is a recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no fees unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Act quickly to preserve evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electronic logs, dispatch records and truck data can be overwritten or lost over time. Tell us about your crash as soon as you can so we can ask for these records while they are still available.<\/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 now for 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\/\">Call us now for a free consultation<\/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 questions about ELD violation cases<\/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\">Does a log violation prove the driver caused the crash?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A log violation is one piece of evidence. It is weighed together with the crash facts and the rest of the proof in the case.<\/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\">What if the logs look missing or edited?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can request the underlying records and compare them with receipts, dispatch messages and other documents. Edits to driver records must be annotated under federal rules (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.30\">49 CFR \u00a7 395.30<\/a>).<\/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\">Who do we work with?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent people injured in truck crashes and their families, including those hurt in collisions across Georgia.<\/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\">What does the first consultation involve?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. We listen to what happened and explain your options.<\/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\">Talk with T. Madden &amp; Associates about your truck crash. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">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><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/evidence-to-save-after-truck-crash-georgia\/\">What Evidence Should I Save After a Georgia Truck Crash? 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