{"id":2419,"date":"2026-10-24T02:55:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T02:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-insurance-adjuster-lawyer-clayton-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:18:15","slug":"trucking-company-insurance-adjuster-lawyer-clayton-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-insurance-adjuster-lawyer-clayton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Accident Lawyer Clayton County: Adjuster Help"},"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-2418\" alt=\"A federal trucking inspector examines 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\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-10.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-10-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-10-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-10-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-10.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)\">Clayton County Truck Accidents<\/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)\">Contacted by an Adjuster After a Truck Crash? Talk to a Lawyer First.<\/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. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes 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 Clients 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 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<\/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--check 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<\/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>A trucking company&#8217;s insurance adjuster works for the trucking company&#8217;s insurer, not for you. Their job is to investigate the crash and value the claim for that insurer. If an adjuster has contacted you after a truck crash in Clayton County, you don&#8217;t have to face that call alone. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury law firm, in practice since 1999, that represents people hurt in truck crashes.<\/p>\n<h2>Who the Trucking Company&#8217;s Insurance Adjuster Works For<\/h2>\n<p>A trucking company&#8217;s insurance adjuster is a claims representative for the insurer. The adjuster looks into how the crash happened, collects facts, and works out what the insurer will pay. That work protects the insurer&#8217;s position, so the adjuster&#8217;s goals may not match yours.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for people hurt in a crash involving a commercial truck, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers and passengers in cars hit by a truck<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians and motorcyclists struck by a truck<\/li>\n<li>Families of someone killed in a truck crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Truck cases often involve more than the driver. 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 51-2-2<\/a>, a person is liable for torts committed by a servant within the scope of that person&#8217;s business. So a truck claim may involve the trucking company, not only the driver.<\/p>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. represents injured people in truck accident claims. The firm is not an insurer, and it does not act as an adjuster.<\/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 trucking company&#x27;s adjuster has contacted you after a Clayton County truck crash, you don&#x27;t have to decide what to say alone; call our Jonesboro office today. 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>What Lawyer Help Covers When an Adjuster Calls<\/h2>\n<p>Lawyer help covers the adjuster&#8217;s contact, the paperwork, the evidence, and any offer. These are the points where early mistakes often happen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recorded statements.<\/strong> An adjuster may ask you for a recorded statement early. You can ask to speak with your lawyer first and understand what you&#8217;re agreeing to before you talk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical releases.<\/strong> Read any medical authorization before you sign it. A broad form can reach more records than you meant to share.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early offers.<\/strong> Early offers are often made before the full extent of your injuries and treatment is known. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>, medical expenses are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care. Charges for care under a letter of protection are relevant and discoverable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver records.<\/strong> A motor carrier must keep driver duty status records for at least six months from the date of receipt (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.8<\/a>). Requests for these records should not wait.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-crash testing.<\/strong> After certain truck crashes, the employer must test the surviving driver for alcohol and controlled substances as soon as practicable (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>). If an alcohol test is not given within eight hours, the employer must end its attempts and keep a record of why.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every responsible party.<\/strong> 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 fault of everyone who contributed to the harm is considered, whether or not they were named in the suit. Fault of a nonparty is considered if the plaintiff entered into a settlement agreement with the nonparty or if a defending party gives notice not later than 120 days prior to the date of trial that the nonparty was wholly or partially at fault. The trier of fact must also consider the fault of all persons or entities who contributed to the alleged injury or damages, regardless of whether the person or entity was, or could have been, named as a party to the suit. That includes someone who was never named in the suit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free consultation. From there, the firm notifies the insurer, gathers records, and reviews your options with you. Early contact matters because records and vehicle data can be lost over time.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case evaluation.<\/strong> Call or use the online form. Give the crash date, the crash location, and the adjuster&#8217;s name and company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidential intake.<\/strong> The firm reviews the crash facts, your injuries, your treatment, and any insurer contact so far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice to the insurer.<\/strong> The firm tells the adjuster it represents you. It asks that further contact go through the firm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm requests records from the trucking company and the crash scene. It works to preserve evidence such as driver logs, dispatch records, dashcam footage, and vehicle data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages review.<\/strong> The firm reviews medical bills, lost income, and future care needs. You decide whether to accept an offer, negotiate, or file a lawsuit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with your medical course, the insurer&#8217;s response, and whether a lawsuit is filed.<\/p>\n<h2>About T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>Terance Madden leads the firm, which has been in practice since 1999. The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden. Our team of support staff handles calls and document requests. The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>The firm also handles car accident, motorcycle, e-bike, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. Many of these overlap with truck crash claims.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. The firm handles injury cases on a no fee unless we win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions Before You Talk to the Adjuster<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to give a recorded statement?<\/summary><p>You can ask to speak with a lawyer first. Make sure you understand what you agree to before you speak on the record.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I accept a quick settlement offer?<\/summary><p>Early offers are often made before your injuries and costs are fully known. Have a lawyer review any offer before you accept it.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays my medical bills while the claim is pending?<\/summary><p>Coverage depends on your own auto policy and health plan. The <a href=\"https:\/\/oci.georgia.gov\/document\/document\/guide-auto-insurance\/download\">Georgia auto insurance guide<\/a> from the state insurance regulator explains required minimum liability limits and optional coverages.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file a claim in Georgia?<\/summary><p>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>, an injury lawsuit generally must be brought within two years after the right of action accrues. Exceptions can apply, so don&#8217;t wait.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Georgia reduces your damages by your percentage 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>, you cannot recover damages if you are 50 percent or more responsible.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the firm help if the crash happened in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, or Augusta?<\/summary><p>The firm has offices in each of those cities. Contact the office nearest the crash or nearest where you live.<\/p><\/details>\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 mechanic works on a red truck in a garage, with other vehicles raised on lifts.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Call Now for a Free Case Evaluation in Clayton County<\/h2>\n<p>If an adjuster from a trucking company&#8217;s insurer has called or written, and you&#8217;re deciding whether to talk, sign, or accept money, you don&#8217;t have to make those choices alone. Call our Jonesboro office, or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">online form<\/a> to start your free case evaluation. Phone lines are available 24\/7.<\/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 Help After a Truck Accident<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Handle the Adjuster<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have a lawyer, insurance adjusters can be directed to our office so you do not have to manage those calls alone.<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain what the adjuster is asking for, what each document means, and what you are agreeing to before you respond.<\/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 Work Your Case<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers and staff keep you informed at each stage, from the first call through the claim process.<\/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\">No Fees Unless There Is a Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You pay no attorney fees unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, which we will explain 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\">Before You Speak with an Adjuster<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjusters work for the insurance company, not for you. Do not give a recorded statement or sign anything until you have spoken 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\">Speak With a Lawyer Today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Speak With a Lawyer Today<\/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 Adjuster Requests and What to Do<\/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\">Recorded Statements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can ask to speak with a lawyer first. Make sure you understand what you agree to before you speak on the record.<\/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\">Early Settlement Offers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early offers are often made before your injuries and costs are fully known. Have a lawyer review any offer before you accept it.<\/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\">Medical Authorizations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adjusters may ask you to sign forms that give access to your medical history. Ask a lawyer to review the scope before you sign.<\/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\">Requests for Documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep copies of everything you send and receive. 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