{"id":7271,"date":"2026-11-05T02:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T02:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/delivery-truck-accident-lawyer-atlanta-ga\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T02:44:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T02:44:59","slug":"delivery-truck-accident-lawyer-atlanta-ga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/delivery-truck-accident-lawyer-atlanta-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer | 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-7270\" alt=\"A federal 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\/11\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-21.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-21-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-21-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-photo-21-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-federal-inspector-examines-the-brake-system-of-a-parked-ei-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)\">Atlanta Delivery Truck Accidents<\/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 Delivery Truck Crash in Atlanta? Talk With Our Lawyers Free<\/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 hurt in car and truck wrecks since 1999. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and carries 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 Atlanta and Georgia 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 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\">Offices, including Atlanta<\/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 and no 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 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 November 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>After a delivery van or box truck crash in Atlanta, the driver, the company that employed them and other businesses that controlled the work may all be responsible. T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm that has practiced since 1999. A delivery <a href=\"\/guides\/truck-accident-lawyer-georgia\/\">truck accident lawyer<\/a> in Atlanta, GA can help you sort out those questions. This page offers general information about personal injury claims in Georgia.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Delivery Truck Accident Case Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A delivery truck accident case covers injuries or deaths caused by a delivery vehicle on Atlanta-area roads. That includes delivery vans, box trucks, cargo vans and last-mile delivery vehicles that drop off packages at homes and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Many people think only big rigs count. Delivery vehicles are smaller, but they share busy roads with cars, motorcycles and bikes. Their routes often include many stops in one day, and that schedule can shape how a driver moves through traffic.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. It also helps families who lost someone in a crash.<\/p>\n<p>Terance Madden leads the firm. The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, supported by assistants and office staff. Offices are in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta. Your first step can be a free first consultation, which is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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 delivery van or box truck hurt you or someone you love, someone may be responsible, and our team can review it in a free first 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\/rain-soaked-row-of-parked-semi-trucks-in-a-black-and-white-l-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Row of parked semi trucks in a rainy lot, shown in dramatic black and white.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Liable When a Delivery Van or Box Truck Hits You<\/h2>\n<p>The driver, the employer and any company that controlled the delivery work can each be liable, based on how the crash happened.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The driver.<\/strong> A driver who was careless can be sued personally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The employer.<\/strong> 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 person is liable for torts committed by a servant in the prosecution and within the scope of the business. If the driver was making deliveries for the company, that rule can reach the company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A contractor&#8217;s client.<\/strong> 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 51-2-5<\/a>, an employer can be liable for a contractor&#8217;s negligence in listed situations. One example is when the employer keeps the right to direct or control the time and manner of the work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Independent drivers.<\/strong> 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 51-2-4<\/a>, an employer generally is not responsible for an employee who runs an independent business and is not under its immediate direction and control. In practice, the key questions are who set the route and schedule and who could direct the work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parts and repair companies.<\/strong> Brake, tire or equipment failures can point to maintenance contractors or manufacturers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which insurance applies turns on who was driving, for whom, and at what time.<\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation Can Include in a Delivery Truck Claim<\/h2>\n<p>A claim can seek money for medical bills, lost income, vehicle damage and pain and suffering. General damages are presumed to flow from the wrong and can be recovered without proof of an amount. Special damages actually flow from the wrong and must be proved (<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>). Medical bills and lost pay are common special damages, so keep every receipt and pay record.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical bills, past and future care, rehabilitation and medication<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and reduced ability to earn<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle repair or replacement<\/li>\n<li>Pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life<\/li>\n<li>For a wrongful death, the personal representative of the deceased may recover funeral, medical and other necessary expenses when death results from a crime or from criminal or other negligence (<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>Medicare may pay accident bills first. Plan for that early.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence That Is Often Lost Early in a Delivery Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>The most useful proof is often the proof that disappears first: video, GPS data, app records and vehicle files.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dash cam video, GPS and telematics, and delivery app timestamps, which can show speed, stops and timing<\/li>\n<li>Driver logs, hours, training records and past safety complaints<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair records<\/li>\n<li>Photos, the police report, witness contact details and medical records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal rules also set a clock for testing. For commercial motor vehicles, the employer must test surviving drivers after certain crashes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 CFR 382.303<\/a>, after an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle on a public road, an employer must test for alcohol each surviving driver who was performing safety-sensitive functions with respect to the vehicle if the accident involved the loss of human life, or each surviving driver who receives a citation within 8 hours of the occurrence under State or local law for a moving traffic violation arising from the accident, if the accident involved bodily injury to a person who immediately receives medical treatment away from the scene, or one or more vehicles incurring disabling damage that requires a tow truck or other motor vehicle to transport it away from the scene. Alcohol tests are due as soon as practicable following the accident, and if one is not administered within two hours, the employer must keep a record of why. If one is not given, the employer must keep a record of why. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 382.303<\/a>, if an alcohol test is not administered within eight hours following the accident, the employer shall cease attempts to administer an alcohol test, and if a controlled substances test is not administered within 32 hours following the accident, the employer shall cease attempts to administer a controlled substances test.<\/p>\n<p>Early written requests matter, because routine systems can overwrite data. Ask for preservation as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<h2>Georgia Deadlines and Fault Rules That Shape Your Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally requires injury lawsuits to be filed within two years after the right of action accrues. <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> sets that rule for injuries to the person. The statute has exceptions, and the start date turns on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia also reduces damages when the injured person shares fault. 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. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you cannot recover damages. Insurers may argue that you share the blame, so early evidence helps answer that point.<\/p>\n<p>Federal hours rules may also matter. Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">federal driving-hours rule<\/a>, a driver may not drive without first taking 10 consecutive hours off duty. A driver also may not drive after 14 consecutive hours following that break. These rules cover property-carrying commercial motor vehicles, so whether they apply depends on the vehicle and the trip.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens After You Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>Your case starts with a free first consultation, where the firm reviews the crash, your injuries and your paperwork. The steps below show how a typical case moves forward.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> The first meeting is confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservation and records.<\/strong> The firm sends preservation letters and asks the carrier and insurers for records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The firm gathers medical documentation and builds the case on fault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand or suit.<\/strong> The firm negotiates a demand, or files suit when needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the injuries and the parties involved. The firm explains each stage as the case moves forward. The firm works on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. The firm explains those costs in writing before you sign.<\/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>Why Clients Bring Delivery Truck Cases to T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is led by attorney Terance Madden and has practiced personal injury law since 1999.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The lawyers.<\/strong> Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, supported by assistants and office staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The practice areas.<\/strong> Car and truck wrecks, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, negligent security and wrongful death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The offices.<\/strong> Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon and Augusta, so you can meet in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 inspecting a red truck on a lift in a maintenance garage, with other vehicles raised nearby.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Delivery Van and Box Truck Accidents<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue the delivery company or only the driver?<\/summary><p>Georgia law can reach the company as well as the driver when the driver was working within the scope of the business. Which parties apply turns on how the crash happened.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the delivery driver was an independent contractor?<\/summary><p>An employer is generally not responsible for a worker who runs an independent business and is not under its direct control. Georgia can still hold an employer liable in listed situations, such as when it controls the time and manner of the work.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Georgia reduces your damages by your share of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you cannot recover damages.<\/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 in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Georgia generally allows two years after the right of action accrues for injury claims, with exceptions. Call the firm early to confirm the date that applies to your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my claim go to court?<\/summary><p>Some claims resolve through negotiation. When they do not, the firm files suit.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do federal rules require drug or alcohol testing after a delivery truck crash?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">49 CFR 382.303<\/a>, as soon as practicable following an occurrence involving a commercial motor vehicle operating on a public road in commerce, if the accident involved the loss of human life, each employer shall test for alcohol and for controlled substances each of its surviving drivers who was performing safety-sensitive functions with respect to the vehicle. 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 a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle in which someone was injured and immediately treated away from the scene, or a vehicle had disabling damage requiring a tow away, an employer tests a surviving driver for alcohol if that driver receives a citation within 8 hours for a moving traffic violation arising from the crash, and tests for controlled substances if the citation is received within thirty-two hours. Whether a given van or truck falls under those rules depends on the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>If a delivery van or box truck just hurt you or someone you love near Atlanta or Clayton County, and an insurance adjuster is already calling, you do not have to sort out fault alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">Request a free case evaluation<\/a> with T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C., or call our phone line, which is available 24\/7.<\/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 Atlanta Residents 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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lawyers Who Take Your Call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terance Madden and Shenia Madden, along with our team, speak with people hurt in delivery truck crashes and explain the options in plain language.<\/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\">Attention to Every Party<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivery crashes can involve the driver, the delivery company, a contractor, or others. Our lawyers look at how the crash happened and who may be responsible.<\/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\">Fees Explained Up Front<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle cases on a contingency basis, so there are no fees unless there is 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\">Confidential, No-Obligation Start<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue. Share your story and get answers before making any decision.<\/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 an Insurer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivery companies and their insurers may contact you soon after a crash. 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Our team can help you think about what to preserve.<\/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\">Medical Care and Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries from large vehicle collisions can take time to show up. Our team can help you keep track of treatment, bills, and time missed from work.<\/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\">Our Firm&#x27;s Local Presence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. has an office in Atlanta and also serves Decatur, Jonesboro in Clayton County, Macon, and Augusta, so you can reach a lawyer close to home.<\/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 an Atlanta Delivery Truck Crash? 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