{"id":2655,"date":"2026-10-25T03:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T03:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-insurance-claim-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:18:19","slug":"trucking-company-insurance-claim-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-insurance-claim-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Trucking Company Insurance Claim Lawyer in 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-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-2654\" 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-56.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-56-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-56-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-56-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-56-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-56.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 Claims | 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)\">Trucking Company Insurance Claims in Georgia, Handled With Care<\/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 injured in Georgia since 1999. We help injured people deal with trucking companies and their insurers, with no fees unless there is a recovery. Court costs and case expenses may still apply.<\/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 a 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 a 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--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\">Year the firm began practice<\/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: Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta<\/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 claim against a trucking company&#8217;s insurer asks that insurer to pay for the harm a truck crash caused. In Georgia, this claim is separate from the one you file with your own auto insurer. This page explains how the claim works, what it can cover, and what to watch for before you agree to anything.<\/p>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has been in practice since 1999. The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Claim Against a Trucking Company&#8217;s Insurer Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A trucking company insurance claim is a demand for payment from the liability insurer that covers the truck company, its driver, or both. The injured person can bring a claim. In a wrongful death case, the action belongs to the surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse, the child or children, or to the administrator or executor when no one else is entitled to bring it.<\/p>\n<p>It usually involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers and passengers in cars and pickups hit by a commercial truck<\/li>\n<li>Motorcyclists, e-bike riders and pedestrians<\/li>\n<li>Families of people killed in a crash with a commercial truck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Commercial trucks often bring more parties into one claim. The driver, the company that runs the truck, and their insurers can all be involved. Georgia splits damages by each liable 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>, each share is that person&#8217;s own liability and is not joint. That is why identifying every responsible party matters.<\/p>\n<p>Our firm handles car, truck, motorcycle, e-bike and wrongful death cases. For more on truck crash claims, see our truck accident lawyer 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 trucking company&#x27;s adjuster has called or made an offer after your crash, you don&#x27;t have to face that alone. Contact our team for 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\/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 a dramatic black and white scene.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A trucking company insurance claim can seek payment for the losses the crash caused. The main categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical bills, past and future:<\/strong> emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation and ongoing treatment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages:<\/strong> income lost while you cannot work, and any lost ability to earn later<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property damage:<\/strong> your vehicle and personal belongings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and suffering:<\/strong> physical pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a wrongful death case, the surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse, a child or children may recover &#8220;the full value of the life of the decedent, as shown by the evidence&#8221; 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 51-4-2<\/a>. If there is a surviving spouse, that spouse receives no less than one-third of the recovery. Funeral, medical and other necessary expenses may also be recovered 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 a crime or from criminal or other negligence, and the personal representative of the deceased is the one entitled to recover them.<\/p>\n<p>Future losses may be reduced to present value 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 51-12-13<\/a>, which lets the trier of fact use a 5 percent discount rate or any other rate it considers appropriate. 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 51-12-13<\/a>, the trier of fact may use a 5 percent discount rate or another rate it chooses.<\/p>\n<p>Coverage limits matter in truck claims. Federal law directs the Secretary of Transportation to set minimum financial responsibility levels for motor carriers under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/49\/31139\">49 U.S.C. \u00a7 31139<\/a>. Our insurance minimums guide explains how those limits affect large-truck claims.<\/p>\n<p>Your own share of fault also counts. 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>, damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you are not entitled to receive any damages.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Claim Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A claim usually moves from medical care and evidence to a written demand, then negotiation, and then a lawsuit only if needed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Get medical care and record everything.<\/strong> Georgia&#8217;s insurance regulator says to notify police and the insurer promptly, collect accident and witness information, and document the scene. See <a href=\"https:\/\/oci.georgia.gov\/insurance-resources\/auto\/auto-claim-tips\">Georgia auto claim tips<\/a>. Keep every bill and visit note.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send preservation requests.<\/strong> Our team asks the trucking company and insurer in writing to keep driver logs, maintenance records and electronic data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigate fault.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 CFR 395.3<\/a>, a driver may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>, a driver may drive a total of 11 hours during the period of 14 consecutive hours that begins after coming on-duty following 10 consecutive hours off-duty. Except for drivers who qualify for either short-haul exception, driving is not allowed after more than 8 hours of driving time without at least a 30-minute break. Logs can show whether those limits were followed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculate damages and send a written demand.<\/strong> The demand lists your losses and the amount you seek.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate with the adjuster.<\/strong> Georgia&#8217;s regulator says claimants should not rush to accept an offer and may negotiate for a fair settlement. See <a href=\"https:\/\/oci.georgia.gov\/insurance-resources\/insurance-claim-tips\">Georgia insurance claim tips<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File a lawsuit if the claim does not resolve.<\/strong> For most 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> requires suit within two years after the right of action accrues. Loss of consortium claims have four years.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the injuries, the insurer&#8217;s response and the evidence. Simple claims can resolve sooner than contested ones.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Trucking Insurers Handle These Claims Differently<\/h2>\n<p>Trucking insurers often make contact quickly, and early steps can shape the claim.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Early contact.<\/strong> An adjuster may call within days, sometimes before you know the full extent of your injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recorded statements and authorizations.<\/strong> The adjuster may ask for a recorded statement or a signed medical authorization. Georgia&#8217;s regulator advises claimants to avoid statements about fault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early offers.<\/strong> A first offer may not account for future medical care or lost earning ability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contractor arguments.<\/strong> A company may say its driver was an independent contractor. 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 51-2-4<\/a>, an employer generally is not responsible for torts of an employee who runs an independent business and is not under the employer&#8217;s immediate direction and control. The facts decide that question. Read our independent contractor guide for more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For guidance on the first call, see our adjuster call guide.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm in practice since 1999. The firm represents people hurt in car and truck wrecks, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, and wrongful death cases, among other matters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Offices:<\/strong> Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawyers:<\/strong> Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page. Shenia Madden is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our team includes assistants and office staff who support our lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> We work on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First consultation:<\/strong> The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The first conversation:<\/strong> We review your facts, including the crash, your injuries and any letters from the insurer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you sue a trucking company in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Yes. If the claim does not resolve, a lawsuit can name the trucking company and the driver. Fault is then divided under Georgia&#8217;s apportionment rules.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the truck driver left the scene?<\/summary><p>Report the crash to police and review your own auto policy. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t33-ch1-22-(v24)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 33-7-11<\/a>, a Georgia auto liability policy generally must contain an endorsement or provisions undertaking to pay the insured damages for bodily injury, loss of consortium, death or property damage sustained from the owner or operator of an uninsured motor vehicle, but that requirement does not apply where an insured named in the policy rejects the coverage in writing.<\/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 lawsuit?<\/summary><p>For most injury claims in Georgia, the general deadline is two years after the right of action accrues. 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>, that is the rule for most injury actions.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What are truck accident settlements worth?<\/summary><p>No single figure fits every case. The value turns on your injuries, the coverage, the evidence and the fault.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I give the adjuster a recorded statement?<\/summary><p>Review any recorded statement or signed authorization before you agree. These can affect your claim.<\/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\/a-mechanic-works-on-a-red-truck-raised-on-a-lift-in-a-busy-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Red truck being serviced by a mechanic in a garage with vehicles raised on lifts.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Our Team About Your Truck Crash Claim<\/h2>\n<p>If an adjuster has called, made an early offer, or asked for a recorded statement after a crash with a commercial truck, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. Contact our team through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a> for a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue. Bring your crash report, medical records and any letters from the insurer, and we&#8217;ll start with your facts.<\/p>\n<p><em>This page is general information, not legal advice. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Contact details are on our contact page.<\/em><\/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 team approaches a trucking claim<\/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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early evidence review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team looks at crash reports, driver logs, and other records that may matter to your claim.<\/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\">Protecting your rights<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you on what to say and sign when a trucking company&#x27;s insurer contacts you.<\/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 explain each step of your claim in plain language so you can make informed decisions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attorneys who listen<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our attorneys take time to understand how the crash has affected your work, family and health.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confidential first call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle the insurance fight so you can focus on medical care and getting back to life.<\/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 a trucking company&#x27;s insurer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters for a trucking company work for the company&#x27;s insurer, not for you. Speak with a lawyer before you give a recorded statement, accept a settlement offer or sign any release. 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