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At T. Madden & Associates, personal injury law is all we do – we practice in no other field of law and we never represent insurance companies, only injured victims
In personal injury law, trucking accidents are vehicle crashes that involve a tractor-trailer truck, 18-wheeler, or any other large commercial vehicle. We tend to talk about these accidents a little differently than other vehicle accidents because they are more complicated, and they present a number of unique issues relating to both causation and liability.
As you can imagine, then, victims have an uphill climb toward justice. The corporate interests on the other side do everything they can to shield themselves from financial liability, even when the truck driver is clearly at-fault and the victims are clearly devastated.
Indeed, devastation is common in these cases. Victims are often left to pick up the pieces for themselves, unsure of where to turn for justice. Too often, the surviving victims are family members whose loved ones were killed in a horrible commercial trucking accident.
Our experienced Georgia trucking accident attorneys are prepared to fight for the compensation that you deserve. We’ve represented many victims and families just like you.
We’ve fought corporate giants in those cases – including some of the biggest corporations and insurance companies in the world – and we’ve frequently been successful in producing a financially advantageous outcome for the people whom we represent.
Commercial trucking crashes happen for many different reasons. Studies show us that the truck driver is usually at fault. There are a few explanations for that.
First, truck drivers are susceptible to the same kinds of negligence that plague so many other motorists, things like:
Speeding
Following too closely
Failure to check blind spots before merging or making turns
Texting while driving (or other smartphone use behind the wheel)
Distracted driving
Road rage
Careless or reckless driving
Failure to adjust driving behavior to weather or traffic conditions
Running red lights or stop signs
Violating traffic laws
Most commercial truck crashes, though, are caused by issues that are more specific to the trucking industry:
Drowsy driving – Trucking companies assign grueling schedules to their drivers. The state and federal governments have cracked down on that, regulating the amount of time that drivers can spend behind the wheel of a truck before getting some shuteye. But trucking companies frequently violate those laws. We’ll investigate to find out if that happened in your case. Moreover, even drivers who are technically in compliance with the rules may be too sleepy or overworked to drive safely.
Drugged driving – Recent federal studies presented shocking evidence that some form of drugged driving is responsible for an overwhelming number of commercial trucking accidents in this country. Often, these are legal prescription or over-the-counter medications that affect driver’s judgment or energy. Even if the drugs are legal, driving under those conditions can constitute negligence.
Dangerous truck conditions – Trucking companies frequently overload their trucks or fail to make the necessary investments in properly maintaining their fleets.
Driver Inexperience / Bad Records – While truck drivers must meet special licensing requirements, many companies fail to thoroughly screen the drivers who they hire. Accordingly, inexperienced or unlicensed drivers sometimes end up in these jobs. Others have dangerous driving records or criminal history. Sometimes, even good drivers get into trouble when they travel unfamiliar routes late at night and on little sleep.
We are a team of elite professionals from your neighborhood, living in your neighborhood. Our goals are to strengthen our communities through fair representation and social good efforts like the Terance Madden Foundation and the High Aspirations foundation. Together, attorney Madden has given or directed hundreds of scholarships for higher education to your children. We believe the people in our communities should get the money they deserve and be represented by top legal professionals who truly have their best interest at heart.
COMPASSIONATE:
At T. Madden & Associates, we understand what you are going through. We will treat both you and your case as if we ourselves were the injured parties.
TOUGH:
You could say we are “two-faced”. As compassionate as we are towards our injured clients, we can be “tough as nails” towards defendants and insurance companies who try to take advantage of you. Nobody mistreats our clients.
STRAIGHTFORWARD:
We will explain our view of your case to you in straightforward, no-nonsense language – without using “legalese.” It is important to us that you understand your case, so that you can make the decisions that matter the most.
ON YOUR SIDE:
Unlike the insurance company you are claiming against, which saves money by shortchanging you, we are on the same side – since we take no fees unless we win your case, we don’t get paid unless you do.
STREETWISE:
Certain kinds of people skills and practical insights simply can’t be taught in law school. Our Georgia personal injury attorneys are not only well-versed in the law, they understand the practical aspects of what it takes to win.
APPROACHABLE:
We will give your case the time and attention it deserves, and we will be available to answer your questions in clear, concise and non-evasive terms. Don’t ever be afraid to contact us with your concerns.
At T. Madden & Associates, P.C., you don’t pay us unless we get you money. Let us fight for you and your family. Contact our office for a free consultation today. If you live somewhere else in Georgia (or were injured while traveling through our state), please feel free to call either number. You can also visit our offices or contact us online. We’re here for you.
T. Madden & Associates, P.C. have attorneys practicing in all areas of personal injury. If you have been a victim of another person’s negligence, you should immediately contact our law firm to obtain top recovery. Our elite professionals are from your neighborhood, located in your neighborhood and give back to your neighborhood. Through the Terance Madden Foundation and in collaboration with Attorney Madden’s Board seats, we have given away HUNDREDS of scholarships to your children, from your neighborhood. It is great when a law firm gets you the maximum recovery or gives back to your neighborhood. T. Madden & Associates, P.C. does BOTH! We have dedicated and experienced trial lawyers and we are ready to bring the fight to any court, anywhere in the state of Georgia.
You deserve to make a full recovery for your injuries; thus, call T. Madden & Associates, P.C. We are Turning Injury To Cash®. Even if you called another attorney first, we would like to review your case should you decide that attorney / law firm is not providing the service you deserve. Call or Send Us a Message to Schedule Your FREE Case Evaluation!
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