{"id":87,"date":"2026-10-14T04:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-24-229-178.nip.io\/truck-crash-clayton-county-what-happens-next\/trucking-insurance-adjuster-called-after-crash-georgia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T23:59:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:59:05","slug":"trucking-insurance-adjuster-called-after-crash-georgia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/truck-crash-clayton-county-what-happens-next\/trucking-insurance-adjuster-called-after-crash-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Trucking Insurance Adjuster Called Me After Georgia Crash"},"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 decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A crash investigator measures skid marks on a quiet suburban road in daylight while holding a folded traffic diagram.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-crash-investigator-measures-skid-marks-on-a-quiet-suburban-photo-7.jpg\"\/><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)\">Truck Accident Claims | 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)\">A Trucking Insurance Adjuster Called After Your Georgia Crash? Talk to Us First.<\/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)\">Before you give a recorded statement or sign anything, speak with T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Attorney Terance Madden has represented injured Georgians since 1999. 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:+17709786711\">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><\/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--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 our practice began<\/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--clock 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 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>\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 14, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A trucking company&#8217;s adjuster works for the insurer, not for you. You can stay polite, share basic facts, and take time before giving a full account. Searching for &#8220;trucking insurance adjuster called me after accident Georgia&#8221;? You&#8217;re probably shaken and unsure what to say. This page explains what the call means, what to say and avoid, and which Georgia rules matter most. It is general information, not advice about your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why a Trucking Company&#8217;s Adjuster Is Calling You<\/h2>\n<p>The adjuster is part of the insurer&#8217;s claims process. That process is built to investigate the crash and manage what the insurer pays.<\/p>\n<p>The first call is a step in that process, not a neutral check-in. Adjusters may reach out within days of a crash. That can happen before you have seen a doctor or know how badly you are hurt. A friendly voice does not change who the adjuster works for.<\/p>\n<p>A truck crash can involve more than one party and more than one insurer. The adjuster&#8217;s questions may reach beyond the driver you spoke with.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians hit by a commercial truck. It also helps family members who take these calls for someone in the hospital, recovering at home, or unable to talk.<\/p>\n<p>Politeness does not mean you must answer every question right away. It is reasonable to say you need time to review and will call back. You can get the adjuster&#8217;s details and end the call.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-severely-damaged-car-on-a-deserted-foggy-street-in-chicago-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A severely damaged car on a deserted, foggy street in Chicago on a misty morning.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\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:+17709786711\">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>What to Say and What to Hold Back on the Call<\/h2>\n<p>Keep the call short, factual, and limited to what you directly saw, heard, or felt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Say:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your name, and the date, time, and place of the crash.<\/li>\n<li>Whether you are getting medical care, if that is true.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I don&#8217;t know&#8221; when you don&#8217;t know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hold back:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guesses about speed, following distance, or fault.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;I feel fine&#8221; or &#8220;I&#8217;m not hurt.&#8221; Injuries can show up days later.<\/li>\n<li>Estimates of medical bills, lost pay, or future care.<\/li>\n<li>Detailed descriptions of past injuries before you have records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Words like &#8220;I think&#8221; or &#8220;maybe&#8221; can be quoted back later. A guess about speed can turn into an argument about who was at fault.<\/p>\n<p>Write down the adjuster&#8217;s name, company, claim number, and callback number. Note the date and time of each call. If you&#8217;re unsure, say, &#8220;I need time to review this, and I will call you back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Recorded Statements, Releases, and Paperwork<\/h2>\n<p>Ask for time before you agree to a recorded statement or sign anything. Paperwork can shape your claim for months.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A recorded statement may cover your background, how the crash happened, your injuries, prior medical history, and what you have done since, including social media posts.<\/li>\n<li>You can ask whether a recorded statement is needed. You can also ask that questions go through a lawyer first.<\/li>\n<li>Do not sign medical authorizations without reading their scope. A broad form can open far more of your history than you intended.<\/li>\n<li>Never sign a settlement offer or release on the spot. A signed release can limit what you can ask for later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep a file with the crash report number, photos, repair estimates, medical bills, pay stubs showing lost wages, and copies of everything you send or receive. Write dates on everything.<\/p>\n<h2>Why an Adjuster May Go Quiet or Stop Calling<\/h2>\n<p>A quiet adjuster often means the file is still under review, not that the claim has been dropped.<\/p>\n<p>Truck claims take time to review. The file may include the crash report, driver logs, maintenance records, and dispatch data.<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules control which trucking records must exist and how long they last. After those periods, management may destroy them. That is why early requests matter.<\/p>\n<p>Records can be kept electronically if they stay accurate and accessible. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-379.7\">49 CFR 379.7<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Send a written request for claim status and for preservation of records. Log each contact date. Note any promised callback that never comes. Track the crash date, because deadlines keep running while an adjuster is quiet.<\/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\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is 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-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17709786711\">Talk to our team<\/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\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Georgia Rules That Shape a Truck Crash Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s general deadline for injury lawsuits is two years under <a href=\"https:\/\/efast.gaappeals.gov\/download?filingId=11df499d-b267-4d6e-b9c5-d61d572a84e5\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>, and its comparative fault rule under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasupreme.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/s19g1612.pdf\">O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33<\/a> can reduce what you recover.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Filing deadline.<\/strong> 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>-2023-pdf.pdf)-2023-pdf.pdf)-2023-pdf.pdf)-2023-pdf.pdf), actions for injuries to the person must be brought within two years after the right of action accrues. The statute opens with &#8220;except as otherwise provided,&#8221; so other rules can apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shared fault.<\/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 51-12-33<\/a>-pdf.pdf)-pdf.pdf)-pdf.pdf)-pdf.pdf), the judge reduces damages in proportion to the injured person&#8217;s fault. A person who is 50 percent or more responsible recovers nothing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More than one party.<\/strong> The fault of everyone who contributed to the injury is considered. That includes people who were not named in the suit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adding the insurer.<\/strong> 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>-2024-pdf.pdf)-2024-pdf.pdf)-2024-pdf.pdf)-2024-pdf.pdf), a motor carrier&#8217;s insurer can be joined (added as a defendant) in the same action only in limited situations. Examples include when a carrier is insolvent or bankrupt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government vehicles.<\/strong> When a vehicle owned by the State of Georgia or a state agency is involved, <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> calls for a written ante litem notice no later than 12 months after the loss was, or reasonably should have been, discovered. A claim involving a county vehicle generally must be presented within 12 months under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-11-1, and a claim involving a city vehicle has a six-month notice deadline under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 36-33-5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is general information, not an assessment of any particular case.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do when a trucking insurance adjuster called me after accident Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay polite, get the adjuster&#8217;s details, and ask for time before giving a full statement. Write down every call.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What not to say to an insurance adjuster after a truck accident?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid guessing about speed or fault, saying you feel fine, and estimating bills or future care. Stick to facts you directly know.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue after being hit by a semi truck in Georgia?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. Your claim depends on fault, the filing deadline, and the facts of the crash. General timing rules are in O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to give a recorded statement?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can ask for time, ask what the statement covers, or ask that a lawyer handle the request first. Take your time before you agree.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Why is my claims adjuster ignoring me?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A file under review can go quiet for a while. Send a written status request and keep a log of every contact.<\/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\/aerial-drone-view-of-dark-skid-marks-curving-across-a-rural-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial drone view of dark skid marks curving across a rural road surface.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. Can Help After a Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C. is a Georgia personal injury firm led by attorney Terance Madden, in practice since 1999. The firm has offices in Jonesboro (Clayton County), Atlanta, Decatur, Macon, and Augusta.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm handles car and truck wrecks, motorcycle and e-bike crashes, and catastrophic injury cases.<\/li>\n<li>Our team takes calls and helps with document requests.<\/li>\n<li>The firm works on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis, but you may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s phone line is available 24\/7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a trucking company&#8217;s adjuster has called you, you don&#8217;t have to work out the next steps alone. Reach out through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmaddenlaw.com\/contact\/\">our contact page<\/a> for a free case evaluation, and we can talk through the call and the timeline before you sign anything. The responsible lawyer for this page is Terance Madden of T. 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Speaking with a lawyer first helps you understand your situation before you say anything on the record.<\/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 handle the insurer contact<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team can take over communication with the insurance company so you can focus on your health and family.<\/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\">Organized evidence<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you gather crash reports, photos, medical records and witness information for your file.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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=\"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 us any time. Our fees are contingent, meaning no fee unless there is a recovery. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses.<\/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\">Key warning<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not give a recorded statement, sign a release or accept a settlement offer until you have spoken with a lawyer. Trucking companies and their insurers often move quickly.<\/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:+17709786711\">Talk to Us Before You Respond<\/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\/\">Talk to Us Before You Respond<\/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\">What to do when the adjuster calls<\/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\">Stay polite and get details<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note the adjuster&#x27;s name, company, phone number and claim number. Ask for time to respond.<\/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\">Write down every call<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record the date, time and what was said while the details are fresh.<\/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\">Avoid guessing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not estimate speed, fault, injuries or bills. Stick to what you know.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\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\">Contact T. Madden &amp; Associates, P.C.<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team can handle contact with the insurer and review your options with attorney Terance Madden.<\/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\">Don&#x27;t face the trucking insurer alone<\/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:+17709786711\">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>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/truck-crash-clayton-county-what-happens-next\/\">I-75 Truck Crash in Clayton County: What Happens Next and Who Pays | T. 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