{"id":694,"date":"2026-10-18T04:34:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T04:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-negligent-hiring-lawyer-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:41:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:41:38","slug":"trucking-company-negligent-hiring-lawyer-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-negligent-hiring-lawyer-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Trucking Company Negligent Hiring 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-691\" alt=\"Semi-truck traveling on a Georgia highway with a clear sky and open road.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/semi-truck-traveling-on-a-georgia-highway-with-a-clear-sky-a-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/semi-truck-traveling-on-a-georgia-highway-with-a-clear-sky-a-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/semi-truck-traveling-on-a-georgia-highway-with-a-clear-sky-a-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/semi-truck-traveling-on-a-georgia-highway-with-a-clear-sky-a-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/semi-truck-traveling-on-a-georgia-highway-with-a-clear-sky-a-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/semi-truck-traveling-on-a-georgia-highway-with-a-clear-sky-a-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)\"><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)\">When a Trucking Company Puts an Unsafe Driver on the Road<\/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)\">Terance Madden has handled Georgia injury cases since 1999. If a trucking company&#x27;s hiring, screening, training or supervision failed and someone was hurt, our team can review what the company knew and when. 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 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\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. at a Glance<\/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\">Year Terance Madden began practicing law<\/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--shield 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 and without obligation<\/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 October 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A trucking company can be held responsible for its own decisions, not only for what its driver did. If the company knew or should have known a driver was unfit, its own conduct can be part of an injury claim. This page explains how a trucking company negligent hiring lawyer reviews that question, which records matter most, and what to expect. It is written for people hurt in a semi-truck crash and for families who lost someone in one.<\/p>\n<h2>What Negligent Hiring and Supervision Means in a Georgia Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>Lawyers usually sort that conduct into three claims.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Negligent hiring:<\/strong> the company failed to check a driver before the driver started work. Checks include the driving record, the road test, and the medical certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negligent supervision:<\/strong> the company failed to monitor the driver, such as ignoring logs that show too many hours or signs of fatigue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These claims focus on what the company knew or should have known. They ask about the company&#8217;s decisions, not only the driver&#8217;s actions. Commercial trucks travel Clayton County roads, metro Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, and every other part of Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Safety lists driver error and inadequate rest among common contributing factors in truck crashes (<a href=\"https:\/\/dps.georgia.gov\/document\/publication\/162466317factsheet038pdf\/download\">Georgia DPS truck crash fact sheet<\/a>). A free, confidential first consultation can show whether the company&#8217;s own conduct is part of your crash.<\/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 semi-truck driver with a poor record or unexplained logs was part of your crash, we can review what the company knew, and a free case evaluation is available. 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\/stacked-colorful-shipping-containers-at-an-industrial-port-u-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Stacked colorful shipping containers at an industrial port under a clear blue sky.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Records That Can Show the Company Knew or Should Have Known<\/h2>\n<p>The strongest proof often sits in the carrier&#8217;s own files. Those records matter as much as the crash report.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver qualification file.<\/strong> Federal rules require the carrier to keep the driver&#8217;s application, a motor vehicle record, a road test certificate or its equivalent, and a medical examiner&#8217;s certificate. Each motor carrier shall maintain a driver qualification file for each driver it employs, and a driver&#8217;s qualification file may be combined with his or her personnel file (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.51\">federal driver qualification rule<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver records.<\/strong> Within 30 days of the date a driver&#8217;s employment begins, the motor carrier must make an inquiry to each driver&#8217;s licensing authority where the driver held or holds a motor vehicle operator&#8217;s license or permit during the preceding 3 years, to obtain that driver&#8217;s motor vehicle record covering the driver&#8217;s prior 3-year driving history (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-391.23\">federal driver inquiry rule<\/a>). Employers must also query the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.701\">Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse<\/a> before a safety-sensitive driver starts, and at least once a year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hours and logs.<\/strong> A driver must take 10 consecutive hours off before driving. A motor carrier shall retain records of duty status and supporting documents for each of its drivers for a period of not less than 6 months from the date of receipt (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.8\">federal duty status records rule<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fatigue.<\/strong> No driver shall operate a commercial motor vehicle, and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate one, while the driver&#8217;s ability or alertness is so impaired, or so likely to become impaired, through fatigue, illness, or any other cause, as to make it unsafe for the driver to begin or continue to operate the commercial motor vehicle (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.3\">federal fatigue and illness rule<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispatch, prior crashes, and training.<\/strong> Dispatch messages can show pressure to make late deliveries. Prior citations and crashes can show a pattern. Training and maintenance files show whether known problems were fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Logs, texts, and dispatch data can be lost or overwritten. A written request asking the carrier to keep these records should go out early.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Company&#8217;s Liability Fits Alongside the Driver&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<p>A Georgia claim can address both the driver and the company. A jury can assign each one a share of fault.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s fault statute works in steps. The jury sets a percentage of fault for each person. The judge then reduces the damages by the injured person&#8217;s share (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33). Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33, how fault is divided among several liable parties depends on the number of defendants and the facts of the case, and a trucking company may also be vicariously liable for its employee driver&#8217;s share under respondeat superior. The jury must also consider people who contributed to the harm, even if they were never named in the suit.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia law bars recovery entirely when the injured person is found 50 percent or more at fault for the harm (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">Quynn v. Hulsey, 310 Ga. 473 (2020)<\/a>)(g)). If the driver leased the truck or worked under a contract, who controlled the work often becomes central. The facts of each arrangement decide that.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Georgia Negligent Hiring Case Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>A case usually moves from a first consultation to records requests, proof of damages, and then a demand or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation and intake.<\/strong> Review the crash report, your injuries, and any records you already have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservation and records requests.<\/strong> Letters ask the carrier and its insurer to keep logs, dispatch data, and driver files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> Review the driver&#8217;s history, the carrier&#8217;s safety records, and any hours or fatigue evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages documentation.<\/strong> Gather medical records, bills, and lost income. Families document the losses from a death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> Pursue a settlement, and file a lawsuit if the claim cannot be resolved fairly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for injuries to the person is two years after the right of action accrues (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33; <a href=\"https:\/\/efast.gaappeals.gov\/download?filingId=11df499d-b267-4d6e-b9c5-d61d572a84e5\">Cameron v. JMP Pizza, Inc. (2026)<\/a>). Some claims follow other deadlines, so early review matters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees:<\/strong> T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. works on a no fee unless we win basis. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and those terms are covered at the consultation.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Clients 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Offices:<\/strong> Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice areas:<\/strong> car and truck accidents, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, negligent security, and wrongful death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff:<\/strong> our team helps with records requests and scheduling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone access:<\/strong> you can call 24\/7 with questions after a crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Company Negligence in Georgia<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can the company be sued if it fired the driver after the crash?<\/summary><p>Yes. Those earlier hiring and supervision choices can still be examined.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the company says the driver was an independent contractor?<\/summary><p>That label is only a starting point.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need proof the driver was tired?<\/summary><p>Not every claim turns on fatigue. Logs, dispatch times, and the crash time are common evidence of whether a driver had enough rest.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33 (<a href=\"https:\/\/efast.gaappeals.gov\/download?filingId=11df499d-b267-4d6e-b9c5-d61d572a84e5\">Cameron v. JMP Pizza, Inc. (2026)<\/a>), the general limitation period for injuries to the person is two years from the date the right of action accrues (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33; <a href=\"https:\/\/efast.gaappeals.gov\/download?filingId=11df499d-b267-4d6e-b9c5-d61d572a84e5\">Cameron v. JMP Pizza, Inc. (2026)<\/a>). Some claims have other deadlines.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p>Yes. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17707569311\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-heavy-duty-truck-drives-along-a-quiet-mountain-road-at-dus-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A heavy-duty truck drives along a quiet mountain road at dusk, its headlights lighting the path ahead.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Terance Madden About a Crash Involving a Commercial Truck<\/h2>\n<p>If a semi-truck driver with a poor record or irregular logs was part of your crash or your family&#8217;s loss, the company&#8217;s role is worth reviewing early. Records can be overwritten, and filing deadlines keep running. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/a> for a free case evaluation or a free, confidential consultation.<\/p>\n<p>Terance Madden is the responsible lawyer for T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., a Georgia personal injury firm with offices in Jonesboro, Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case, and no result is promised.<\/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 Approach a Negligent Hiring 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\">We look past the driver<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A crash involving a commercial truck often leads back to the company that chose, trained and kept that driver on the road. We examine those decisions alongside the wreck itself.<\/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\">We preserve the evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driver qualification files, prior violation records, drug and alcohol testing history and electronic logging data can disappear quickly. Our team works to request and protect these records 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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We stay in direct contact<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terance Madden and our team keep you informed at each stage and answer your questions in plain language, so you always know where your case stands.<\/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\">We explain your fee terms clearly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are no fees unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and we will explain exactly how those work 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\">Speak With a Lawyer Before You Sign Anything<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies and their insurers often contact injured people within days of a crash. Requests for recorded statements or quick settlement papers can seem routine, but they can affect your claim. Call us before you give a statement or sign a 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 Now, Any Hour<\/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, Any Hour<\/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\">Questions People Often Ask Us<\/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\">Can the company be held responsible after it fired the driver?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The company&#x27;s earlier hiring and supervision decisions can still be examined, even if the driver is no longer employed there.<\/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\">What if the company says the driver was an independent contractor?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That label is only a starting point. We look at how the driver was actually hired, dispatched, paid and directed before accepting that explanation.<\/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\">Do I need proof the driver was tired?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily at the start. Logs, dispatch records, trip timing and testimony can help show what the company knew about driver fatigue.<\/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\">What does the free consultation involve?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You tell us what happened and we listen. The consultation is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. We will explain what we see in your situation and what the next steps could be.<\/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 Terance Madden About Your Truck Crash<\/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 a 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 a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/owner-operator-truck-crash-lawyer-georgia\/\">Owner-Operator Truck Crash Lawyer in Georgia | Who Is Liable<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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\/trucking-company-preserve-crash-data-georgia\/\">Stop the Trucking Company From Deleting Crash Data: Preservation Letters in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-safety-record-csa-scores-georgia\/\">Can a Trucking Company&#x27;s Safety Record Help My Georgia Crash Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-company-safety-record-georgia-crash\/\">Can I Check a Trucking Company&#x27;s Safety Record After a Georgia Crash?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/trucking-crash-lawsuit-venue-georgia\/\">Trucking Crash Lawsuit Venue Georgia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/underride-truck-crash-lawyer-georgia\/\">Underride Truck Crash Lawyer in Georgia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can a Georgia trucking company be sued for its own hiring and supervision mistakes? 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