{"id":14287,"date":"2026-10-22T04:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T04:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/motorcycle-accidents\/motorcycle-accidents-buford-ga\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T10:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:20:14","slug":"motorcycle-accidents-buford-ga","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/motorcycle-accidents\/motorcycle-accidents-buford-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Georgia | Free Consultation"},"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-14286\" alt=\"Motorcycle accident scene on a city street with vehicle debris, with investigators documenting the collision site.\" src=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcycle-accident-scene-on-a-city-street-with-vehicle-debr-photo-10.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcycle-accident-scene-on-a-city-street-with-vehicle-debr-photo-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcycle-accident-scene-on-a-city-street-with-vehicle-debr-photo-10-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcycle-accident-scene-on-a-city-street-with-vehicle-debr-photo-10-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcycle-accident-scene-on-a-city-street-with-vehicle-debr-photo-10-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/motorcycle-accident-scene-on-a-city-street-with-vehicle-debr-photo-10.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)\">Motorcycle Accident Lawyer \u00b7 Duluth, 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 Our Team Today<\/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)\">Slam Dunk Attorney represents injured riders and their families across metro Atlanta and Georgia, including Lawrenceville, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Marietta, Norcross, Kennesaw and Dunwoody. 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:+14049513513\">Request 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:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/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 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>If another vehicle hurt you on a motorcycle, you may have a claim for your losses. This page explains how a motorcycle accident attorney in Georgia approaches these cases, what they can cover, and what happens after you call. Slam Dunk Attorney is based in Duluth, Georgia, and represents people hurt in motorcycle, car, truck, and other crashes across metro Atlanta and Georgia.<\/p>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For and What a Motorcycle Injury Claim Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A motorcycle injury claim asks the at-fault party to pay for the harm a crash caused. This page is for riders and passengers hurt in crashes with cars, trucks, or other vehicles. It is also for families who lost a loved one in a fatal motorcycle crash.<\/p>\n<p>Claims commonly address:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical care, from emergency treatment to surgery and rehab<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and lost ability to earn<\/li>\n<li>Damage to the motorcycle, helmet, and riding gear<\/li>\n<li>General damages, such as pain, suffering, and changes to daily life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-12-2<\/a>, general damages are those the law presumes to flow from any tortious act and may be recovered without proof of any amount, while special damages are those that actually flow from a tortious act and must be proved in order to be recovered. Medical bills count at the reasonable value of medically necessary care (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-12-1.1<\/a>). After a death caused by a crime or by criminal or other negligence, the personal representative is entitled to recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>).<\/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 crash left you hurt and facing medical bills, our team can review what happened and whether you may have a claim, starting with a free case review. 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\/close-up-of-a-worn-scratched-motorcycle-helmet-with-a-rugged-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a scratched, worn motorcycle helmet with a rugged exterior.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common Motorcycle Crash Situations in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Many motorcycle claims start when a driver says they never saw the rider. Common patterns include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Left turns across a motorcycle&#8217;s path, especially at intersections<\/li>\n<li>Lane changes and merging on busy multi-lane roads<\/li>\n<li>Rear-end and sudden-stop crashes involving riders<\/li>\n<li>Road hazards such as debris, potholes, or poor pavement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When a city road condition caused the crash, the city may be involved. A claim against a city must be presented in writing to its governing authority within six months of the event (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>). That window is short, so early action matters.<\/p>\n<p>Gear rules come up in these cases too. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gahighwaysafety.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2020_Motorcycles_GTSFQuick.pdf\">Georgia motorcycle factsheet<\/a> from the state&#8217;s highway safety office covers Georgia&#8217;s motorcycle rules.<\/p>\n<p>Early facts matter. Photos, witness names, and the crash report help show what happened. Vehicles get repaired and video gets overwritten, so evidence can disappear fast.<\/p>\n<h2>What Representation Includes<\/h2>\n<p>Representation means a lawyer handles the legal and insurance work while you focus on healing. Here is what that can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the crash report and gathering photos, witness information, and vehicle damage records<\/li>\n<li>Requesting and preserving evidence, such as dashcam footage and phone or vehicle data, before it is lost<\/li>\n<li>Organizing medical records and bills, and coordinating with your treating providers<\/li>\n<li>Dealing with insurance adjusters for the at-fault driver and, when it applies, your own policy<\/li>\n<li>Filing suit in a Georgia court if a fair resolution can&#8217;t be reached without one<\/li>\n<li>Keeping you updated in plain language at each stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your own records help too. A simple log of pain, missed work, and daily limits can support your claim.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works and What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>The process moves in clear steps, starting with a free, confidential first consultation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash and your injuries, and we talk through your options. The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case review.<\/strong> Our team looks at the crash facts, your injuries, and the insurance information available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> We gather evidence and medical documentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We present the claim to insurers and review offers with you before key decisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit, if needed.<\/strong> If a fair resolution isn&#8217;t reached, we file suit and move into discovery and, if needed, trial preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters. Georgia generally requires a personal injury lawsuit to be brought within two years after the claim arises (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>). Not every claim reaches a courtroom, and the path depends on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Slam Dunk Attorney<\/h2>\n<p>Slam Dunk Attorney is a personal injury firm based in Duluth, Georgia. It handles motorcycle, car, truck, and catastrophic injury claims.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Based in Duluth, Georgia, and serving metro Atlanta and Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Lawyers Peter F. Jaraysi and Brian D. Wright; Peter F. Jaraysi is the responsible lawyer for this page<\/li>\n<li>Support staff who help with records, scheduling, and client questions<\/li>\n<li>Catastrophic injury cases, including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and severe burns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serious injuries need careful documentation. The <a href=\"http:\/\/acl.gov\/programs\/post-injury-support\/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi\">Administration for Community Living<\/a> notes that traumatic brain injuries can result from external forces, including automobile accidents. Federal regulators also publish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/road-safety\/motorcycles\">NHTSA motorcycle safety<\/a> guidance.<\/p>\n<h2>Questions Riders Ask Before Calling<\/h2>\n<p>Riders often ask the same questions before they call. Here are short answers.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does it cost anything to talk with the firm?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free and confidential. It carries no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Yes, if you are less than 50 percent at fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 51-12-33<\/a>, when a plaintiff is to some degree responsible for the injury or damages claimed, the judge reduces the damages otherwise awarded in proportion to the plaintiff&#8217;s percentage of fault, and the plaintiff may not receive any damages if he or she is 50 percent or more responsible for the injury or damages claimed.<\/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>For most injury claims, Georgia generally requires filing within two years (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t9-ch1-10-(v6)-2023-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 9-3-33<\/a>). Claims against a city have an earlier step: the claim must be presented in writing to the city&#8217;s governing authority within six months of the event (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t35-t36-ch1-59-(v27)-2025-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 36-33-5<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is helmet use required in Georgia?<\/summary><p>Yes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t40-ch6-16-(v29)-2018-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 40-6-315<\/a>, no person may operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless he or she is wearing protective headgear that complies with standards established by the commissioner of public safety. This requirement does not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab or motorized cart, or to a person operating a three-wheeled motorcycle used only for agricultural purposes.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the driver who hit me has no insurance?<\/summary><p>Georgia auto policies must include uninsured motorist coverage for bodily injury caused by an uninsured driver (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t33-ch1-22-(v24)-pdf.pdf\">\u00a7 33-7-11<\/a>). Your own policy may apply, so our team reviews it at the consultation.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a family file after a fatal crash?<\/summary><p>Georgia law lets a personal representative recover funeral, medical, and other necessary expenses when a 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\">\u00a7 51-4-5<\/a>). Our team can explain who may bring the claim.<\/p><\/details>\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\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 cars passing nearby\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Motorcycle Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If you were hurt on a motorcycle and now face bills, insurance calls, and time off work, you don&#8217;t have to sort this out alone. A crash can raise hard questions about fault, deadlines, and who pays. Our team can review your facts and explain your options. Request a free consultation through our <a href=\"https:\/\/slamdunkattorney.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>, or call the firm for a free case review. Peter F. Jaraysi is the responsible lawyer for this page, and Brian D. Wright is also a lawyer with the firm. The firm is based in Duluth, Georgia.<\/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 We Help Injured Riders<\/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--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serious Injuries Understood<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motorcycle crashes can cause spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns and other catastrophic harm. We take the full scope of your injuries into account.<\/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\">Plain-Language Answers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options clearly, so you know what to expect at each step of the process.<\/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\">Support for Families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a motorcycle crash results in a death, our team works with grieving families to understand their rights and next steps.<\/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\">A Free, Confidential Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call or reach out to discuss your situation. There is no obligation to continue after the first consultation.<\/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\">Be Careful What You Say After a Crash<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters may contact you soon after a crash and ask for a recorded statement. Before you discuss fault, your injuries or the details of the accident with anyone, consider speaking with a lawyer first.<\/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\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/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\/\">Call for a Free Case Review<\/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 Consider After a Motorcycle 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\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even injuries that seem minor can be serious. Seeing a doctor promptly creates a record of your condition 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\">Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, photograph the location, vehicles, road conditions and visible injuries. Note witness names and contact information.<\/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, lost-wage documentation and any correspondence with insurance companies.<\/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 to a Lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team can review what happened, explain the process and answer your questions during a free, confidential consultation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/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\">Speak With Peter F. 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