{"id":3866,"date":"2026-10-27T01:29:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T01:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/out-of-state-trucking-company-crash-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:42:51","slug":"out-of-state-trucking-company-crash-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/out-of-state-trucking-company-crash-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Out-of-State Trucking Company 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-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-3865\" alt=\"A federal 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-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-62.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-62-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-62-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-62-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-62-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-62.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)\"><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a> \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)\">Hurt by an Out-of-State Trucking Company? Talk to a Georgia Truck Accident 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 people injured in Georgia crashes since 1999. Start with a free, confidential first consultation 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 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\"><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\"><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 class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><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\">Call us anytime<\/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 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you were hurt by a commercial truck from another state, the case can have more moving parts than a crash with a local driver. An out of state trucking company accident lawyer in Georgia looks at who owned, leased, drove and insured the truck. Georgia&#8217;s core injury rules still apply, and a claim can reach the trucking company, the driver and other businesses tied to the truck or its load.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Out-of-State Trucking Company Crash Case Involves<\/h2>\n<p>An out-of-state trucking company crash case is a Georgia injury claim where the carrier, the driver&#8217;s employer, or the insurer is based in another state. The truck may have been operated for a carrier, leased to one, or insured by a company with its home base somewhere else.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists hurt in a crash with a commercial truck<\/li>\n<li>Family members handling a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash<\/li>\n<li>Relatives or friends helping an injured person decide what to do next<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Crashes like these often happen on Interstate 75 and Interstate 16, and on city and rural roads in Clayton County, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta. Georgia generally gives two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The rule is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">Georgia personal injury deadline<\/a>, <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>. The clock starts when the right of action accrues, so the start date should be checked early.<\/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 from another state hurt you or someone you love in Georgia, you may have a claim, and 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\/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>Why an Out-of-State Carrier Changes the Case<\/h2>\n<p>An out-of-state carrier usually means more records to find and more offices to reach. First contact often comes from an insurer or claims office far from the crash scene. That is often where the timeline starts.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.1\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.1<\/a>, the rules in this part apply to all motor carriers and drivers, except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (x) of this section. Three rules matter most in these cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hours of service:<\/strong> A driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle may not drive after 14 consecutive hours on duty that follow 10 consecutive hours off, except as otherwise provided in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.1\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.1<\/a>. The driver may drive 11 hours within that period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver qualification files:<\/strong> The carrier must keep a file for each driver. It must keep that file while the driver works there and for three years after (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.51\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 391.51<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-accident testing:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>, an employer must test drivers for alcohol and drugs after a crash only in the listed circumstances, such as a fatality, or a citation issued within the set time windows together with an injury requiring immediate medical treatment away from the scene or a disabling vehicle damage requiring a tow-away. If an alcohol test is not given within two hours, the employer must record why. Under <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 administered within eight hours following the accident, the employer shall cease attempts to administer an alcohol test, and if a controlled substances test is not administered within 32 hours following the accident, the employer shall cease attempts to administer a controlled substances test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those windows are short. Testing records and the driver&#8217;s hours can decide what proof exists later. A carrier may also operate through several companies. Identifying every party that controlled the truck is an early task.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Sued in a Trucking Crash and What Can Be Recovered<\/h2>\n<p>Several parties can be sued after a trucking crash. The trucking company, the driver, and others whose conduct contributed to the harm may all be part of the claim.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Georgia law makes a person liable for torts committed by a servant within the scope of the business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">Georgia liability for employees<\/a>, <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>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The driver:<\/strong> Fatigue, distraction, speeding or impairment can support a claim against the driver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Others:<\/strong> A freight broker, cargo loader, maintenance contractor or trailer owner may share responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s fault rules look at everyone who contributed to the injury. Damages are split among the liable people by fault, and each one pays only its own share, not a joint amount (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">Georgia fault apportionment<\/a>, <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>Damages fall into two groups. General damages are presumed from the wrong and need no set amount of proof. Special damages, such as bills and lost pay, must be proved (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">Georgia damages types<\/a>, <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>). Punitive damages are meant to punish, not compensate. In most tort cases outside the listed exceptions, they are capped at $250,000 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">Georgia punitive damages<\/a>, <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 51-12-5.1<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Matters Most in the First Days<\/h2>\n<p>The most useful proof in a truck case is often held by the carrier. Written requests should go out early, before routine records are lost. Key items include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The driver qualification file<\/strong> and drug and alcohol testing records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engine data, dashcam video and GPS data.<\/strong> These can be overwritten or lost if no one asks for them to be kept.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The police crash report,<\/strong> photos of the scene and vehicles, and witness names.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The driver&#8217;s phone records,<\/strong> when distraction may be part of the facts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A preservation letter is a written notice asking the carrier and its insurer to keep these records. Sending one early puts them on notice of the claim.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Typically Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Most truck cases move in stages. The timeline depends on the injuries and the number of parties.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First conversation.<\/strong> The crash facts, injuries and any insurance contact are reviewed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservation and investigation.<\/strong> Letters go to the carrier, driver and insurer, and records are gathered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical and damages review.<\/strong> Treatment records and the financial effect of the injury are organized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> The claim is presented to the insurer. This step can take several months, depending on the injuries and the parties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing suit.<\/strong> If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit is filed within Georgia&#8217;s deadline (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">Georgia personal injury deadline<\/a>, <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>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Georgia State Patrol investigates many fatal and major-injury crashes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/dps.georgia.gov\/victim-assistance\">Georgia Department of Public Safety<\/a> explains how victims and family members can ask about the status of an investigation. Each step is explained as the case moves.<\/p>\n<h2>Why People 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 attorney Terance Madden. The firm has been in practice since 1999. It has offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, along with assistants and office staff. The firm handles truck and car 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, confidential and with no obligation to continue. Its no fee unless we win arrangement means the fee comes from a recovery. The client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/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>Questions People Ask About Out-of-State Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue a trucking company for a crash in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim can be brought against the carrier, the driver and others whose conduct contributed, depending on the facts.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia reduces damages by your share of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you cannot recover damages (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">Georgia fault apportionment<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the driver&#8217;s home state change the case?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carrier&#8217;s home state can add steps to the records search. It does not change Georgia&#8217;s basic filing deadline.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I give a recorded statement to the trucking company&#8217;s insurer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people talk with a lawyer first. A recorded statement becomes part of the claim file.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can bring a wrongful death claim?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surviving spouse may recover, or a child or children if there is no surviving spouse. The recovery is 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\">Georgia wrongful death law<\/a>, <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><\/details>\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-large-truck-hauling-an-oversize-load-on-a-rainy-highway-se-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A large truck carrying an oversize load drives on a wet highway, seen through a rain-streaked car window.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If you are reading this after a crash, you may be out of work, facing hospital bills, or trying to make sense of a family loss. Insurance calls can add pressure while you are still recovering. You do not have to sort out the next step alone. Reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a> to talk about your crash. Calls are answered 24\/7, so questions can come at any hour.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible attorney: Terance Madden, T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Contact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">tmaddenlaw.com\/contact<\/a><\/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\">Why injured Georgians call our firm<\/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\">Focus on the trucking company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Out-of-state carriers often have their own insurers, lawyers and records. We look at who is responsible for the crash, not just the driver.<\/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\">Free, confidential first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free and confidential, with 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--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No fee unless there is a recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You pay no attorney fee unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offices across Georgia<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta serve clients throughout the state.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Act carefully after a truck crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies and their insurers often move quickly after a serious crash. Keep your medical records, photos and any paperwork from the scene, and speak with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to anyone representing the trucking company.<\/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 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 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\">How we approach an out-of-state truck crash case<\/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\">Identifying responsible parties<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A claim may involve the carrier, the driver and others whose conduct contributed to the crash, depending on the facts of your 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 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