{"id":6836,"date":"2026-11-02T16:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/free-truck-accident-case-evaluation-clayton-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:53:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:53:32","slug":"free-truck-accident-case-evaluation-clayton-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/free-truck-accident-case-evaluation-clayton-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Truck Accident Case Evaluation in Clayton County, GA"},"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-70 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-6835\" alt=\"A federal trucking 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\/11\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-3.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-trucking-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-photo-3.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 Clayton County, GA<\/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 in a Truck Crash? Start Your Free Case Evaluation<\/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. Tell us what happened, and we will review your truck accident case at no cost, 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 My 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 My 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\">Serving injured Georgians since 1999<\/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\">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\">Phone line available around the clock<\/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 November 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A free truck accident case evaluation is a no-cost, confidential review of your crash, your injuries and your insurance. The first consultation carries no obligation to continue. Here is what the review covers, what to bring, how the process works and which Georgia deadlines may apply.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Free Truck Accident Case Evaluation Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A free truck accident case evaluation is a first talk with a lawyer about a semi, box truck or 18-wheeler crash. The first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue. En espa\u00f1ol: consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso.<\/p>\n<p>It fits people hurt in a truck crash in Georgia. That includes drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists and families who lost a loved one. Clayton County and Jonesboro residents can request a review through the firm&#8217;s Jonesboro office.<\/p>\n<p>Truck cases differ from car cases. The truck may belong to a company, not the driver. The driver, the company and the insurer may each play a role, so the review looks at all of them. The firm also represents people hurt in car, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, slip and falls, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, negligent security and wrongful death cases.<\/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 crash left you with medical bills, lost pay and calls from an insurer, our team can review your facts at no cost to 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 black and white.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Evaluation Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The review covers five areas: the crash report, the truck and its company, your injuries, insurance and evidence. Each one can shape which claims may apply.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The crash report.<\/strong> The police or agency report lists the date, place, any citations and a report number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The driver and the trucking company.<\/strong> Note the company name and any DOT number on the truck. 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 can answer for wrongs its servant (an employee acting for the business) commits within the scope of that business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your injuries.<\/strong> Diagnoses, hospital care, follow-up visits and time away from work all matter. 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>, special damages, meaning losses that actually flow from the wrong, must be proved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance.<\/strong> Review the at-fault driver&#8217;s policy, the carrier&#8217;s liability coverage, and your own auto and health coverage. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t40-ch1-5-(v28a)-2024-pdf.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-1-112<\/a>, a motor carrier&#8217;s insurer can be joined in the same suit only in limited cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic records.<\/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>, a truck&#8217;s electronic logging device automatically records items such as date, time, location, engine hours and vehicle miles. These records can help show where the truck was and when.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who may be responsible.<\/strong> The driver, the carrier, an employer or another party may share fault. The facts decide which claims may fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What to Bring to Your Free Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring what you have, even if it&#8217;s incomplete. A lawyer can tell you what is missing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The crash report number, or any copy of the report you received<\/li>\n<li>Photos and video of the scene, the vehicles, the truck&#8217;s markings and your injuries<\/li>\n<li>Names and phone numbers of witnesses and other drivers<\/li>\n<li>Insurance cards, claim numbers and any letter or call from an adjuster<\/li>\n<li>Medical records, bills, discharge papers and work-restriction notes<\/li>\n<li>A short timeline: when and where the crash happened, what you remember and time missed from work<\/li>\n<li>Your questions, written down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One habit helps. Keep a dated note of pain, appointments and missed work. A dated log makes later questions easier to answer.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works and What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a call or online form, then moves to a consultation with a lawyer. These are the usual steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Start.<\/strong> Call or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">online form<\/a> to start a free case evaluation or schedule a free consultation. The phone line is available 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> You share your details. The team asks for missing records, such as the crash report.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> A lawyer reviews the facts, injuries and insurance, by phone or in person at the Jonesboro office.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Options.<\/strong> The lawyer explains possible next steps, such as asking the trucking company to keep its records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moving forward.<\/strong> If you choose to continue, the firm explains the representation terms in writing before any work begins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters in truck cases. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>, after certain crashes involving a commercial truck, the employer must test the driver for alcohol and controlled substances as soon as practicable. If an alcohol test is not done within two hours, the employer must keep a record of why. After eight hours, it must stop trying. For controlled substances, the employer must stop attempting the test after 32 hours. How long a claim takes depends on the facts, the injuries and the insurers involved.<\/p>\n<h2>Georgia Deadlines That Affect Your Truck Crash Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally requires an injury lawsuit within two years after the right of action accrues. The rule comes from <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>. Loss of consortium claims have a four-year limit under the same section, and the statute includes exceptions. Your dates need a specific review.<\/p>\n<p>Fault also changes what you can recover. 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 in proportion to your percentage of fault. A plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible may not receive any damages.<\/p>\n<p>For a death, <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> lets a surviving spouse, or if none, the children, recover the full value of the decedent&#8217;s life, as shown by the evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Some evidence is time-sensitive, so the sooner the facts are reviewed, the better. A free evaluation looks at your specific dates and facts.<\/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 Terance Madden, in practice since 1999. Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawyers.<\/strong> Terance Madden and Shenia Madden are the firm&#8217;s lawyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support.<\/strong> Our team includes assistants and office staff who help with records and scheduling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offices.<\/strong> The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta. Clayton County truck crash reviews can start at the Jonesboro office.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fee.<\/strong> The firm handles cases on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but the client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidentiality.<\/strong> The free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\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-male-mechanic-works-on-a-truck-engine-in-a-dimly-lit-garag-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A mechanic in a dimly lit garage works on a truck engine.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accident Case Evaluations<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the free evaluation cost anything?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first consultation is free, confidential and without obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I get an evaluation if I was a passenger or pedestrian?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and family members can request a review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I don&#8217;t have the crash report yet?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the date, place and any report number you have. The lawyer can help identify what to request.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I have to talk to the trucking company&#8217;s insurer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lawyer can explain how adjuster contact works before you decide how to respond.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I call at night or on a weekend?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The phone line is available 24\/7 to start a free case evaluation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the consultation mean I have to hire the firm?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The consultation carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><p>If a truck crash left you with medical bills, time off work and calls from an insurance adjuster, you don&#8217;t have to figure out the next step alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Start your free case review<\/a> with T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Terance Madden, T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Contact details appear on the firm&#8217;s contact page. Each case turns on its own facts, and no outcome is promised.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed Georgia attorney regarding your specific legal situation. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., 114 S. Main St., Jonesboro, GA 30236, (770) 978-6711.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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 people contact 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--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free first consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your initial consultation is free, confidential and without 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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No fees unless there is a recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fees are contingent on 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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available 24\/7<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call any time, including nights and weekends, to talk about a collision with a commercial truck.<\/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\">Attorneys who listen<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers and team focus on truck accident claims and will walk you through each step in plain language.<\/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\">Talk to a lawyer before giving a statement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance companies, including those for trucking companies, may contact you quickly. Before you give a recorded statement or sign any paperwork, consider speaking with a lawyer about what to say.<\/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\">How your free case evaluation works<\/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\"><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\">1. Tell us what happened<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share the date, location and basic facts of the crash, along with any injuries you have experienced.<\/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\">2. We review your information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team reviews the details of your collision with a commercial vehicle and identifies questions we need answered.<\/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\">3. Discuss your options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain what we can and cannot tell you at this stage and outline the next steps, with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Injured in a truck crash in Clayton County or nearby?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call us 24\/7 or start your free case evaluation today.<\/p>\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\">Request My 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\/\">Request My 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\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/free-truck-crash-case-evaluation-jonesboro\/\">Free Truck Crash Case Evaluation in Jonesboro, GA | T. 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