{"id":3875,"date":"2026-10-27T02:32:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-driver-texting-phone-crash-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T02:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:16:08","slug":"truck-driver-texting-phone-crash-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/truck-driver-texting-phone-crash-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Driver Texting Accident Lawyer Georgia | 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-3874\" 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-21.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-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-21-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-21-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-21-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-21.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> | 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 a Truck Driver Who Was Texting? 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 been in practice since 1999, helping people hurt in Georgia truck wrecks. 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 people call T. Madden &amp; Associates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--star 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\">In practice since<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">5<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia offices: 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--heart 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, confidential<\/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>Were you hurt in a crash with a big rig, and do you think the driver was texting or using a phone? This guide explains how these cases work in Georgia. It covers what a truck driver texting accident lawyer Georgia residents rely on would review first. Yes, injured people can bring a claim when a truck driver was texting or holding a phone at the time of a crash. This page explains the rules, the proof, and the steps.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Truck Driver Texting or Phone Use Crash Case Involves<\/h2>\n<p>A phone use truck crash case is a claim for injuries or death after a crash with a commercial truck. The driver was texting, holding a phone, or otherwise using a phone when the collision happened.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you sue a semi truck driver for hitting you?<\/strong> Yes. An injured person can bring a claim against the driver. Depending on the facts, the claim may also name the trucking company.<\/p>\n<p>These cases cover several kinds of people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drivers and passengers hurt in the crash<\/li>\n<li>Pedestrians and motorcyclists struck by a truck<\/li>\n<li>Family members pursuing a wrongful death claim after a fatal collision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Distraction matters more with large trucks. A loaded truck needs much more distance to stop than a passenger car. A few seconds of looking at a screen can cover a long stretch of road before the driver starts to brake.<\/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 played a part in your crash, you don&#x27;t have to sort out the next steps alone. Our team is available to talk at any hour. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-mechanic-works-on-a-red-truck-raised-on-a-lift-in-a-busy-r-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Mechanic working 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>Georgia and Federal Rules on Phone Use by Truck Drivers<\/h2>\n<p>The federal rules below apply to truck drivers on top of those state limits.<\/p>\n<p>The federal texting rule is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.80\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.80<\/a>. It says no driver shall engage in texting while driving. The only exception is texting needed to reach law enforcement or emergency services.<\/p>\n<p>The hand-held phone rule is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.82\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.82<\/a>. It bars a commercial driver from using a hand-held mobile telephone while driving, except when necessary to communicate with law enforcement officials or other emergency services. It also bars the trucking company from allowing or requiring that use.<\/p>\n<p>The company has its own duty too. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-390.11\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 390.11<\/a>, when a rule in part 325 of subchapter A or in this subchapter prescribes a duty for the driver or imposes a prohibition on the driver, the motor carrier must require the driver to observe it. A company that lets drivers text has a problem of its own.<\/p>\n<p>A rule violation like this can be important proof. It shows what the driver was not allowed to do while on the road.<\/p>\n<h2>How Phone Use Gets Proven After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Phone use is proven with records, not just memories. The strongest proof usually comes from phone records, truck data, and witnesses, gathered early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver&#8217;s cell phone records.<\/strong> Carrier records can show texts, calls, and data use with time stamps that line up with the crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic logging device (ELD) data.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.26\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.26<\/a>, an ELD automatically records the date, time, truck location, engine hours, vehicle miles, and driver identification. It also records an entry at least once an hour while the truck is moving. These records build a timeline. They do not, by themselves, show phone use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashcam and telematics data.<\/strong> Some trucks record video or vehicle data that can show what the driver was doing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispatch messages and company phone policies.<\/strong> Messages sent to or from the driver can show when the driver was communicating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Witnesses.<\/strong> Other drivers and bystanders may have seen the driver holding a phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A police crash report records the scene, the vehicles, and what people said. It may not show phone use. It is one piece of the file, not the full picture.<\/p>\n<p>Evidence can disappear quickly. A preservation letter asks the trucking company to keep its records, including phone data and video. Waiting weeks or months can mean lost data.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible in a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The driver can be held responsible for texting or phone use that caused the crash. The trucking company can also be responsible, depending on the facts.<\/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 51-2-2<\/a>, a business is liable for torts committed by its servant in the prosecution and within the scope of its business. A claim against the company may rest on the driver&#8217;s conduct on the job. A claim may also look at the company&#8217;s own decisions, such as how it trained, supervised, or monitored its drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Other parties may share fault. A maintenance contractor or a cargo loader may have played a role in some crashes. Fault is divided among everyone involved, and Georgia has clear rules for that.<\/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 your damages by your percentage of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you cannot recover damages. Each liable person pays only its own share. The statute says this is not joint liability.<\/p>\n<p>Fault of everyone who contributed to the injury is considered.<\/p>\n<h2>Injuries and What a Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>Large-truck crashes often cause serious injuries. Common injuries include spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, and burns. Some injuries take months or years to fully show up.<\/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>, Georgia law provides as follows: &#8220;(a) General damages are those which the law presumes to flow from any tortious act; they may be recovered without proof of any amount. (b) Special damages are those which actually flow from a tortious act; they must be proved in order to be recovered.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General damages<\/strong> are those the law presumes flow from the wrong. They can be recovered without proof of an exact amount.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special damages<\/strong> actually flow from the wrong. They must be proved, such as medical bills and lost wages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Medical records matter. Early treatment helps link injuries to the crash. Gaps in care can be used to question that link, so keep every appointment and record.<\/p>\n<p>In a fatal crash, Georgia law lets a surviving spouse, or children if there is no spouse, recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by the evidence. That is 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>. When death of a human being results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence, the personal representative is entitled to recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses resulting from the injury and death, 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>.<\/p>\n<h2>Time Limits and What to Expect, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally gives two years to file a lawsuit for injuries to a person. 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 clock starts when the right of action accrues. The statute says &#8220;except as otherwise provided,&#8221; so other deadlines can apply. Early action also protects evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what the process usually looks like:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential consultation.<\/strong> You describe what happened, your injuries, and any paperwork you have. There is no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence preservation and investigation.<\/strong> The team sends preservation requests and reviews phone records, truck data, and scene documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim valuation and negotiation.<\/strong> The claim is valued using the damages above. A demand is made to the insurance companies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing suit if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution is not reached, a lawsuit is filed. The timeline depends on the facts of each case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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. is a Georgia personal injury firm led by attorney Terance Madden. The firm has been in practice since 1999. It has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden. Our team also includes assistants and office staff who help move cases forward.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles truck accident, car accident, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury matters. Those practice areas overlap with truck crash cases like the ones on this page.<\/p>\n<p>There is no fee unless we win. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. Our line is available 24\/7.<\/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=\"Rows of parked semi trucks sit in a rainy lot in a black and white photo.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Questions About Texting and Phone-Use Truck Crashes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still bring a claim if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe. Georgia reduces damages by your share of fault, and you recover nothing at 50 percent or more (<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>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the trucking company&#8217;s insurance pay if the driver was distracted?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance questions are handled case by case. Coverage depends on the policies and the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to decide right away?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The free consultation carries no obligation to continue. It gives you time to understand your options.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone records, ELD data, dashcam video, dispatch messages, and witness statements are the main sources of proof.<\/p><p>If you need a truck driver texting accident lawyer Georgia residents can contact, our team is ready to hear your account. You can start a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">free case evaluation<\/a> with no obligation.<\/p><\/details><p><em>This page is general information, not legal advice. Responsible lawyer: Terance Madden, T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Contact the firm through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">our contact page<\/a>.<\/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 texting-driver truck 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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preserving the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone usage records, trucking company logs, electronic logging device data, and dashcam footage can disappear quickly. We focus on requesting and protecting this evidence early.<\/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\">Available 24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serious crashes don&#x27;t keep office hours. Call us any time to talk through what happened and what comes next.<\/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\">Lawyers who take the calls<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, with our support staff, work directly with clients on truck crash claims from first call through resolution.<\/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\">No fees unless there is a recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our fee is contingent on a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we will explain those 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 the trucking company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An adjuster for the trucking company or its insurer may contact you quickly. Talk with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement or signing any release.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Call us 24\/7<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Call us 24\/7<\/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\">Evidence that often matters in texting-related truck crashes<\/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\">Records of calls, texts, and app activity around the time of the crash can show whether the driver was distracted.<\/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\">Trucking company files<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dispatch messages, driver logs, hiring and training files, and maintenance records can shed light on how the crash 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\">Witnesses and video<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other drivers, nearby businesses, and dashcam or traffic camera footage may capture what occurred before impact.<\/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\">Your medical care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping complete records of treatment, follow-up visits, and work limits helps document the full impact of your injuries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with T. 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