{"id":10128,"date":"2026-10-16T05:54:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/motorcycle-accidents\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer-gwinnett-county\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:55:35","slug":"motorcycle-accident-lawyer-gwinnett-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/motorcycle-accidents\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer-gwinnett-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Gwinnett 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-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-10127\" alt=\"Investigators document a motorcycle crash scene with vehicle debris and road markings on a city street.\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-motorcycle-crash-scene-with-vehicle-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-motorcycle-crash-scene-with-vehicle-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-motorcycle-crash-scene-with-vehicle-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-motorcycle-crash-scene-with-vehicle-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-motorcycle-crash-scene-with-vehicle-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/investigators-document-a-motorcycle-crash-scene-with-vehicle-photo-1.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\/motorcycle-accidents\/\">Motorcycle Accidents<\/a> | Gwinnett County, 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)\">Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash? Talk With a Lawyer Who Listens<\/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)\">Based in Duluth, Georgia, Slam Dunk Attorney represents riders and their families after motorcycle accidents across Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta and Georgia. 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:+14049513513\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Peter F. Jaraysi \u00b7 Published October 16, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Searching for a <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/duluth\/motorcycle-accident-lawyer\/\">motorcycle accident lawyer<\/a> in Gwinnett County? A lawyer can explain the claim options that may apply after a motorcycle crash and how Georgia rules may affect them. This page covers those basics for riders, passengers, and families. Whether a claim exists depends on the facts of each case, and no result can be promised. Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury practice based in Duluth, Georgia.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Does and Who This Page Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A motorcycle accident lawyer helps an injured person understand their options and manages the claim process with them. That can include looking into the crash, communicating with insurers and other parties, and filing a lawsuit if one is needed.<\/p>\n<p>This page is for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Riders hurt in a crash, whether or not another vehicle was involved.<\/li>\n<li>Passengers hurt while riding with someone else.<\/li>\n<li>Family members handling a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash.<\/li>\n<li>Anyone helping an injured person sort out what comes next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every case turns on its own facts. Whether you have a claim, and which options apply, depends on those facts. Our team handles motorcycle cases across Gwinnett County and Georgia from our Duluth office.<\/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 you&#x27;re still working out what happened after a motorcycle crash, our team is glad to talk through the facts with you at no cost. 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:+14049513513\">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:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">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:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/worn-motorcycle-helmet-with-visible-scratches-and-damage-fro-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A scratched, worn motorcycle helmet shown in close-up, a reminder of the risks riders face on Gwinnett County roads.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Motorcycle Crashes This Firm Handles<\/h2>\n<p>The firm handles motorcycle crashes involving passenger cars and commercial trucks, as well as single-vehicle crashes, wrongful death, and hit-and-run cases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car and truck collisions.<\/strong> These include left-turn and lane-change crashes, where the other driver&#8217;s movement is often central to the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial truck and bus crashes.<\/strong> These may involve more parties and additional rules. How those rules apply depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single-vehicle crashes.<\/strong> Potholes, debris, or uneven pavement may be possible hazards that are relevant to a crash.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrongful death.<\/strong> Families may have claims after a fatal crash. Georgia law sets out who may bring that action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hit-and-run.<\/strong> Reporting and claim options depend on the facts and on the insurance policy involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Fault and Georgia Liability Rules Generally Work<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally reduces an injured person&#8217;s recovery by their share of fault, and the result depends on the facts of each crash. Negligence means someone owed a duty of care, failed to meet it, and that failure caused harm. Proving each point depends on evidence, such as the crash report, photos, and witness accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-33, damages may be reduced in proportion to the injured person&#8217;s share of fault, depending on the facts of each case and subject to exceptions. Consult a lawyer about your own situation. The statute also says a plaintiff who is 50 percent or more responsible may not recover damages (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>). Exceptions may apply, so talk with a lawyer about how this rule could work in your case.<\/p>\n<p>If the other driver blames you, fault becomes a question of facts. Police reports, witness statements, and photos may be considered. Nothing here predicts how your crash will be decided.<\/p>\n<p>We do not state a fixed rule for lane splitting. Fault in these crashes depends on the facts and the law that applies, so a lawyer should review your circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia generally applies a two-year filing period to many injury lawsuits under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-33, but exceptions may apply, and how the deadline applies depends on the facts of your case. If a crime is involved, O.C.G.A. \u00a7 9-3-99 may pause the filing period while a prosecution is pending, subject to limits that depend on the facts of your case. Whether either rule applies depends on your facts, so consult a lawyer about your own deadline.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Motorcycle Injuries and What Medical Records Show<\/h2>\n<p>Riders may suffer road rash, fractures, head and spinal injuries, and soft-tissue injuries. Your care depends on your doctor&#8217;s evaluation, not on any claim.<\/p>\n<p>Medical records and bills document the care you received. They describe treatment. They do not, by themselves, decide fault or the value of a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-12-1.1, medical expense damages may be limited to the reasonable value of medically necessary care, depending on the facts of each case and subject to exceptions. Either side may challenge that reasonableness or the medical necessity of treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia law also addresses helmets. Under O.C.G.A. \u00a7 40-6-315, motorcycle riders may be required to wear protective headgear that meets state standards, depending on the facts of the situation and subject to exceptions. Consult a lawyer about how this applies to your own case. How helmet use is treated in a claim depends on the facts and applicable law.<\/p>\n<p>Keep a simple log of appointments, prescriptions, and missed work. It helps you track your care. We do not give medical advice, so follow your doctor&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: Step-by-Step Process<\/h2>\n<p>The process usually moves from a free consultation to fact gathering, insurer communication, evaluation, and, if needed, a lawsuit. Timing varies, and no timeline is promised.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash and your injuries. The consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information gathering.<\/strong> The team may collect the crash report, photos, witness contact details, medical records, and insurance information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurer and party communication.<\/strong> Insurers may ask for statements. Whether and how to respond depends on the facts of your case, so discuss it before you reply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evaluation and options.<\/strong> We talk through your options, including whether a lawsuit is needed if discussions do not resolve the matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation, if needed.<\/strong> Court cases can take time. No result or timeline is promised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The initial consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue. Fee terms are set out in the written fee agreement. The client may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, as that agreement explains.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With This Duluth-Based Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury practice based in Duluth, Georgia. Peter F. Jaraysi is the responsible lawyer. Support staff help with office and case tasks, so our team can keep you informed.<\/p>\n<p>You can expect plain-language updates, a written fee agreement, and a clear explanation of your options before you decide anything. We do not publish case results, dollar figures, or ratings. Each case depends on its own facts, and we do not compare our firm with others.<\/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:+14049513513\">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:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle Accident Claims in Gwinnett County<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is an accident lawyer for?<\/summary><p>An accident lawyer explains the claim options that may apply and communicates with insurers and other parties. Whether a claim exists depends on the facts of your case.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How many motorcycle deaths happen in Georgia each year?<\/summary><p>The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports 1,403 motor vehicle crash deaths in Georgia in 2024, per its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/research-areas\/fatality-statistics\/detail\/state-by-state\">state-by-state data<\/a>. That figure covers all motor vehicle crashes, not motorcycle crashes alone.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is hit and run a misdemeanor in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Whether a crash leads to criminal charges depends on the facts of each situation, so consult a lawyer about your own case. Whether it applies to your crash depends on the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who is at fault if a motorcycle is lane splitting?<\/summary><p>The answer depends on the facts and the law that applies. There is no single answer for every crash, so review your situation with a lawyer.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to talk to the other driver&#8217;s insurance company?<\/summary><p>Whether and how to speak with an insurer depends on the facts of your case. A lawyer can discuss that question with you before you respond.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does the consultation cost anything?<\/summary><p>The initial consultation is free, confidential, and without obligation to continue. Fee terms are in the written fee agreement.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcycle-overturned-on-city-street-after-accident-with-tra-photo-7.jpg\" alt=\"A motorcycle lying on its side on a city road with traffic passing nearby after a crash.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk Through Your Crash With Our Team<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still working out what happened after a motorcycle crash, our team is glad to talk through the facts with you at no cost. Request a free consultation or call for a free case review through our <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible lawyer: Peter F. Jaraysi, Slam Dunk Attorney, Duluth, Georgia. This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Slam Dunk Attorney. Peter F. Jaraysi is the lawyer responsible for this content. Slam Dunk Attorney, 2250 Satellite Blvd, Ste. 120, Duluth, GA 30097, 678-648-4238.<\/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 Our Team Can Help<\/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--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Clear Conversation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take time to hear what happened, answer your questions in plain language, and explain the steps that may apply to your situation.<\/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\">Organizing Your Information<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team can help you keep track of accident details, medical care and documentation of your losses so your lawyer has the full picture.<\/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\">Communication With Insurers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team can handle communication with insurance companies and other parties on your behalf, so you can focus on your recovery.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Based in Duluth, Georgia<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slam Dunk Attorney serves riders in Gwinnett County and across metro Atlanta, including Lawrenceville, Norcross, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Kennesaw and Dunwoody.<\/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\">Insurance companies may ask for a recorded statement early in the process. Whether and how to respond depends on the facts of your case, so consider talking with a lawyer before giving a statement or signing any document.<\/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:+14049513513\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/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\">Steps Many Riders Take After a Crash<\/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\">Seek Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting evaluated by a medical provider and following recommended care creates a record of your injuries and treatment.<\/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\">Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save medical bills, repair estimates, photos, and the names of witnesses and responding officers when you have them.<\/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\">Track Your Expenses<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down lost wages, travel to appointments, and other costs related to the crash so they are available for review.<\/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\">Talk With a Lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer can explain the claim options that may apply to you. 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