{"id":2639,"date":"2026-10-25T02:42:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T02:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-driver-texting-crash-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T02:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:16:06","slug":"truck-driver-texting-crash-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-driver-texting-crash-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Truck Driver Texting Crash Lawyer | 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-60 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-2638\" alt=\"A federal trucking 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-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-12.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-12-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-12-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-12-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-12-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-12.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 | Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon &amp; Augusta<\/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 by a Truck Driver Who Was Texting? Talk to a Georgia Truck Crash Lawyer<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has represented injured Georgians since 1999. We help people hurt in crashes involving distracted commercial drivers, including texting, and we explain your options in a free, confidential consultation.<\/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\">About T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/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\">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\">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--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 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A texting truck crash can leave you hurt, out of work, and fielding calls from insurers. A truck driver texting crash lawyer in Georgia can help sort out the phone rules, the proof, and the deadlines. This guide explains how these claims work in plain terms.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Texting Truck Driver Crash Claim Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A texting truck driver crash claim asks for payment after a commercial truck driver&#8217;s phone use helped cause an injury or death. Each case depends on its own facts, and the evidence is reviewed individually.<\/p>\n<p>Who these claims are for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers and passengers hurt in a crash with a truck.<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians and cyclists struck by a truck.<\/li>\n<li>Families of a person killed in a crash involving a truck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Crash patterns where distraction can play a role include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rear-end collisions into slowed or stopped traffic.<\/li>\n<li>Lane changes that move into another vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Failing to stop for a signal or stop sign.<\/li>\n<li>Run-off-road crashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. handles truck accident cases, including cases where phone use is part of the story.<\/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 phone use may have caused the crash that hurt you or someone you love, you don&#x27;t have to face it alone. 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\/a-red-semi-truck-parked-in-a-lush-scenic-area-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A red semi truck parked in a lush green area with trees.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Georgia and Federal Phone Rules for Truck Drivers<\/h2>\n<p>Federal rules bar commercial truck drivers from texting while driving and from using a hand-held phone while driving a commercial motor vehicle, though hand-held use is permitted when necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.80\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.80<\/a>, no driver may text while driving, and no motor carrier may allow or require it. &#8220;Driving&#8221; includes a truck that is temporarily stopped in traffic or at a signal, with the motor running.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.82\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.82<\/a>, no driver may use a hand-held mobile telephone while driving, and no motor carrier may allow or require it. Both rules allow an exception for communicating with law enforcement or other emergency services.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-390.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 390.11<\/a>, the motor carrier must require its drivers to observe these duties and prohibitions. The company carries its own duty, not just the driver.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia also has its own rules on phone use by drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Why this matters: Georgia calls the failure to use ordinary care &#8220;ordinary negligence,&#8221; 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 51-1-2<\/a>. Proof that a driver broke a phone rule can help show that lack of care. How much weight it carries depends on the crash&#8217;s facts.<\/p>\n<h2>How Phone Use Is Proven After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Phone use is proven by combining several kinds of evidence. No single record usually settles the question.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electronic logging data.<\/strong> An electronic logging device automatically records the date, time, truck location, engine hours, and vehicle miles, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.26\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.26<\/a>. When the truck is moving and no other entry is made for an hour, the device records an intermediate entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone records.<\/strong> Carrier records and the driver&#8217;s device can show texts, calls, or app use near the crash time. Getting them usually takes formal legal steps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crash scene evidence.<\/strong> Police reports, skid marks, vehicle damage, witness statements, and nearby camera footage show how the crash happened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short retention windows.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/hours-service\/elds\/how-long-must-motor-carrier-retain-electronic-logging-device-eld-record-duty\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/a> explains that motor carriers must keep drivers&#8217; electronic duty-status records and supporting documents for six months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A preservation letter is a written demand that the trucking company keep logs, phone data, camera footage, and maintenance records. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.7\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 379.7<\/a>, records may be kept with any technology that accurately reflects the information and stays accessible. Sending that letter early matters, because records must remain accessible in a form that can be accurately reproduced later for reference.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Liable in a Texting Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The truck driver and the trucking company can both be liable, depending on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>The driver is responsible for his or her own negligence, such as texting at the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>The company can also be responsible for the driver&#8217;s work. 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 &#8220;by his command or in the prosecution and within the scope of his business.&#8221; This scope-of-business rule is often called respondeat superior.<\/p>\n<p>Some claims also look at the company&#8217;s own choices. These can include how it hired, trained, supervised, or kept the driver. Whether those claims apply depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>Other parties, such as a maintenance contractor or an equipment owner, may share responsibility in some crashes.<\/p>\n<h2>Comparative Fault, Deadlines, and Damages<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia cuts your recovery by your share of fault. At 50 percent or more, you recover nothing (<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 href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">Quynn v. Hulsey (2020)<\/a>)(g)).<\/p>\n<p>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 judge reduces the damages in proportion to the plaintiff&#8217;s fault. A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible for the injury cannot receive damages. Each liable person pays its own share, not a joint amount.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s injury deadline is generally two years. 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 be brought within two years after the right of action accrues, except for actions for injuries to the person involving loss of consortium, which must be brought within four years after the right of action accrues.<\/p>\n<p>Families of a person killed should act early. 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 51-4-5<\/a>, when death results from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative may recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses.<\/p>\n<p>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 those which the law presumes to flow from any tortious act, and they may be recovered without proof of any amount; special damages are those which actually flow from a tortious act, and they must be proved in order to be recovered. General damages are presumed and need no proof of amount. Special damages, such as medical bills, must be proved.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect After You Contact a Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>After you contact a lawyer, the work usually moves through five steps. The timeline depends on the facts of your case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews the crash facts, your injuries, and any police report or citation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservation.<\/strong> Letters go to the trucking company and insurers asking them to keep phone, log, and camera data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The team requests records, interviews witnesses, and, when needed, arranges reconstruction work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance contact.<\/strong> The firm can handle adjuster calls, so you aren&#8217;t pushed into a recorded statement without advice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> Claims can be negotiated or, if needed, filed in court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Several mistakes can hurt a claim. Avoid giving a recorded statement without advice, posting about the crash online, admitting fault at the scene, and delaying medical care.<\/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<h2>Why Work With T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has practiced personal injury law in Georgia since 1999. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden.<\/p>\n<p>The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. Clients can call 24\/7 to talk about a crash.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. The firm works on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. Ask about those before you sign anything.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s practice covers car, truck, motorcycle, e-bike, slip and fall, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, negligent security, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases.<\/p>\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=\"Parked semi trucks stand in a rainy lot in a dramatic black and white scene.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Texting Truck Crash Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Short answers to common questions are below.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you sue a trucking company if its truck hits you?<\/summary><p>In many cases, yes. The company may be responsible for its driver&#8217;s negligence within the scope of the driver&#8217;s work.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How can I prove a truck driver was texting?<\/summary><p>Phone records, electronic logging data, camera footage, witness accounts, and the police report can all help build that proof.<\/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 injury deadline is generally two years 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>. Families of a person killed should contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. early for a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/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 recovery by your share of fault. At 50 percent or more, you recover nothing 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>\n<p>If a truck driver&#8217;s phone use may have caused a crash that hurt you or someone you love, you don&#8217;t have to sort out the rules, proof, and deadlines alone. Our team at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. can review your situation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Start a free case evaluation<\/a> today.<\/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 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\">Evidence That Can Show a Driver Was Texting<\/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\">Phone Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call, text, and data logs from the driver&#x27;s phone can show activity at the time of the crash.<\/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\">Electronic Logging Data<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucks often carry electronic systems that record speed, braking, and driving patterns before a collision.<\/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\">Camera Footage<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dash cams, onboard cameras, and nearby business or traffic cameras may capture what happened.<\/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\">Police and Witness Reports<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer observations, statements from witnesses, and the crash report help build the timeline.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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 Team Can Help<\/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\">Investigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to gather phone records, trucking company files, and crash evidence while it is still available.<\/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\">Advocacy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We fight for fair compensation for medical bills, lost income, and the impact of your injuries.<\/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 Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers, Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, and our team keep you informed at every step.<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no fees unless there is a recovery. Court costs and case expenses may still be your responsibility.<\/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 Early to Protect Evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone data, electronic logs, and camera footage can be overwritten or lost. 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