{"id":489,"date":"2026-10-17T03:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T03:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/car-accident-lawyer-government-vehicle-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:49:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:49:13","slug":"car-accident-lawyer-government-vehicle-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/car-accident-lawyer-government-vehicle-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Accident Lawyer: County or City Vehicle, 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-487\" alt=\"Crash investigator measures skid marks on a quiet suburban road in daylight beside a folded traffic diagram.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-r-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-r-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-r-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-r-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-r-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-r-photo.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)\">Car Accident Lawyer \u00b7 Clayton County, Jonesboro &amp; Atlanta, 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)\">Hit by a County or City Vehicle? Talk to Our Team Today<\/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)\">Attorney Terance Madden has represented people hurt in Georgia car wrecks 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 Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Start Your Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Clients Call Us<\/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\">Representing injured Georgians 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 and 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--phone chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><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 any time<\/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 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If you were hurt in a car accident with a county or city vehicle in Georgia, the rules are different from an ordinary crash. You must give the government written notice of your claim within a set deadline. For a city vehicle, that deadline is six months. This page explains how these claims work, what they can cover, and why timing matters. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. handles these claims, and Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Car Accident Claim Against a County or City Vehicle Is<\/h2>\n<p>A car accident claim against a county or city vehicle is an injury or wrongful death claim. It arises from a crash with a vehicle owned or driven for a Georgia county, city or consolidated government.<\/p>\n<p>These crashes commonly involve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Police cruisers<\/li>\n<li>Sanitation trucks<\/li>\n<li>Public works and road crew trucks<\/li>\n<li>Buses operated by transit agencies or school districts generally fall outside the city and county rules described here and may follow different immunity and notice rules.<\/li>\n<li>Fire and EMS units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists can bring these claims. Under Georgia&#8217;s wrongful death statutes, the right to sue follows a set order: a surviving spouse, then children, then parents, then the personal representative (<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\u00a7 51-4-2, 51-4-4, 51-4-5<\/a>). Government drivers are often employees doing their jobs. When a local government employee was driving a covered motor vehicle within the scope of employment, the claim generally must be brought against the government entity, not the individual employee (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-%28v39%29-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-92-3<\/a>).<\/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 county, city or state vehicle hit you or someone you love, the notice clock may already be running, and our team can review it with you at a free 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\/black-and-white-street-scene-of-parked-cars-along-a-road-lin-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Black-and-white street scene of parked cars along a road lined with lush, leafy trees.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How Government Vehicle Claims Differ From Ordinary Car Accident Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Written notice comes before any lawsuit against a city, county or state. For a city vehicle, the claim must be presented to the city&#8217;s governing authority within six months of the crash. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>, it must state the time, place and extent of the injury, as well as the negligence that caused it.<\/p>\n<p>For a county, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-11-1<\/a> requires claims to be presented within 12 months after they accrue. For a state vehicle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-26<\/a> requires written notice within 12 months of when the loss was discovered or should have been discovered.<\/p>\n<p>Immunity works differently for the state. The State of Georgia waives its immunity for torts of state officers and employees acting within the scope of their duties, subject to the exceptions and limitations in O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-24, such as discretionary functions. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-23<\/a>, that waiver applies only in Georgia state courts.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>, ordinary injury suits generally must be brought within two years (<a href=\"https:\/\/efast.gaappeals.gov\/download?filingId=11df499d-b267-4d6e-b9c5-d61d572a84e5\">Cameron v. JMP Pizza<\/a>). Georgia also uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">modified comparative fault<\/a>. A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible recovers 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>). Whether a particular claim fits these rules depends on the facts, including which entity owned the vehicle and what the driver was doing.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Claim Can Cover<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek payment for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. Claims like these generally depend on the evidence available in each case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical expenses:<\/strong> emergency care, surgery, hospital stays, imaging, therapy and documented future care. Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1, medical damages are limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lost wages:<\/strong> lost income and reduced ability to earn in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain and suffering:<\/strong> physical pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Property damage:<\/strong> the vehicle, personal items and transportation costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death:<\/strong> under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-4-2<\/a>, a surviving spouse, or if there is none, the children, may recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by the evidence. The personal representative may also recover funeral, medical and other necessary expenses (<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>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Catastrophic injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and severe burns, often need long-term medical proof and life-care planning.<\/p>\n<p>Dollar caps apply to claims under the state waiver. No person may recover more than $1 million from one occurrence, and the state&#8217;s aggregate liability per occurrence cannot exceed $3 million (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-29<\/a>). These caps are written for state claims; county and city motor-vehicle claims have their own waiver limits under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 33-24-51 and \u00a7 36-92-2, which are generally tied to statutory amounts or insurance.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A government vehicle claim moves from a free consultation to written notice, then investigation and negotiation. A lawsuit comes only if the claim is not resolved.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> We review the crash, the government vehicle, your injuries and the dates that matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preserve evidence.<\/strong> Requests can cover dash camera and body camera footage, GPS data, maintenance records and driver training logs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written notice.<\/strong> The notice goes to the correct entity within the required period. A city claim must state a specific dollar amount, and that amount is an offer of compromise (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>). A city claim must also be served on the mayor or council chairperson. For a state claim, notice goes by certified mail, statutory overnight delivery or personal delivery to the Risk Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-26<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We collect the police report, medical records and bills, wage records and photographs. Doctors may give opinions on your prognosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response and negotiation.<\/strong> A city&#8217;s governing authority must act on a claim within 30 days of presentation. The statute of limitations pauses while the demand is pending without action (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>). For a state claim, no suit can start until the state denies the claim or 90 days pass without action (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t50-ch13-40-(v38a)-2021-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-26<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suit, if needed.<\/strong> If the claim is not resolved, a lawsuit may follow within the deadlines. Discovery and depositions come next. Timing varies, and we explain the expected timeline after reviewing your facts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Evidence to Protect and Mistakes to Avoid in the First Days<\/h2>\n<p>Early medical care and written records matter most. Start there, then protect the scene details.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get medical care right away, even for injuries that seem minor.<\/li>\n<li>Note the vehicle&#8217;s unit number, markings, license plate, and the driver&#8217;s name or employee number if you can see them.<\/li>\n<li>Request the official crash report and write down the responding agency.<\/li>\n<li>Photograph the scene, vehicle damage, road conditions, signs and your injuries over time.<\/li>\n<li>Get witness names and phone numbers before they leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Two mistakes cause the most trouble. The first is waiting to see if an injury improves before giving notice. Notice deadlines depend on who is being sued: the state period under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 50-21-26 runs from when the loss was or should have been discovered, and the county period under \u00a7 36-11-1 runs from accrual, so delay can cost you the claim. The second is giving a recorded statement or signing a release for a government adjuster before a lawyer reviews the notice rules.<\/p>\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 team handles records requests, scheduling and paperwork, so you can focus on recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The firm works on a no fee unless we win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. The first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. Our phone line is available 24\/7, including nights and weekends.<\/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>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 county or city for a car accident in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Whether a particular claim can be brought in Georgia depends on the facts of each case. You must first give written notice within the deadline set for that government body.<\/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 act?<\/summary><p>For a city vehicle, the written claim is due within six months of the crash. For a county or state vehicle, the notice period is 12 months, and injury suits generally must be filed within two years.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer for a claim against a government vehicle?<\/summary><p>The notice rules and deadlines are strict. Early legal review can help you avoid a missed step.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the driver was not working at the time?<\/summary><p>Whether the government body is responsible depends on the facts. The driver&#8217;s job duties at the time of the crash affect who may be held responsible.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/black-and-white-photo-of-a-damaged-truck-behind-police-tape-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Black-and-white photo of a damaged truck behind police tape.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Terance Madden About Your Crash Before the Notice Deadline Passes<\/h2>\n<p>If a county, city or state vehicle hit you or someone in your family, the written notice clock may already be running. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer at T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., and he can review your crash, the government vehicle and the dates that matter. Reach out now through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">free case evaluation<\/a>, or call our 24\/7 line.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed Georgia attorney regarding your specific legal situation. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., 114 S. Main St., Jonesboro, GA 30236, (770) 978-6711.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Work With You<\/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\">Focused Practice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our firm concentrates on personal injury cases, including car, truck and motorcycle wrecks, so your claim gets focused attention.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available 24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crashes don&#x27;t keep office hours. Call any time to begin your case evaluation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Fees Unless There Is a Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our fee comes only from a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we will explain these before you decide.<\/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\">Plain-English Guidance<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the claim process, what to expect and your options without legal jargon.<\/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\">Crashes Involving County or City Vehicles Need Early Attention<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims involving a government vehicle can require special notice steps that differ from ordinary crash claims. Call us early so we can review the steps that apply to your crash.<\/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 Now<\/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 Now<\/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\">Practical Steps After a Crash<\/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\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See a doctor even if you feel fine. Some injuries do not show symptoms until hours or days later.<\/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\">Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos of the vehicles, the roadway, signs and any visible injuries help preserve the facts.<\/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\">Record Vehicle Details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down the county or city name, the vehicle number and the driver&#x27;s name if you can.<\/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\">Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, pay stubs, repair estimates and any letters from insurers.<\/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\">Speak With Attorney Terance Madden in a Free, Confidential Consultation<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/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\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/car-accident-lawyer-hampton-ga\/\">Car Accident Lawyer in Hampton, GA | Free Consultation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/car-accident-lawyer-hartsfield-jackson-airport\/\">Car Accident Lawyer Near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/car-accident-lawyer-i-675-clayton-county\/\">Car Accident Lawyer I-675 Clayton County GA<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/car-accident-lawyer-i-75-i-285-clayton-county\/\">Car Accident Lawyer for I-75 and I-285 Crashes in Clayton County<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/car-accident-lawyer-georgia\/car-accident-lawyer-jonesboro-ga-free-evaluation\/\">Car Accident Lawyer in Jonesboro, GA<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hit by a Georgia county or city vehicle? 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