Most Decatur car accident lawyers, including our firm, work on a contingency fee, so there is no upfront cost. The consultation is free, and our fee comes from the money we recover for you. If we don’t recover anything, you owe no attorney’s fee.
A serious car wreck in Decatur can leave you facing surgery, months away from work and an insurance company that wants to close your claim fast. As Decatur car accident lawyers, T. Madden & Associates, P.C. represents Georgia residents that have been seriously hurt in car accidents across Decatur and DeKalb County, including head-on and T-bone collisions, rollovers, crashes with commercial vehicles and wrecks caused by drunk or distracted drivers.
Our Decatur office at 115 N McDonough St is a short walk from the DeKalb County Courthouse, where car accident lawsuits from Decatur are filed. We investigate how the crash happened, find every insurance policy that can pay and build your claim around the full cost of your injuries. Call 833-PAID-123 (833-724-3123) for a free consultation. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.
These results come from serious crash cases our car accident attorneys have handled across Georgia. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
While traveling on I-75 in Middle Georgia, our client was struck by a commercial 18-wheeler truck driver making an unsafe lane change. The impact forced her vehicle off the interstate, and it rolled over. The driver fled the scene and was apprehended miles away by a sheriff's deputy, then arrested for hit-and-run. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury with bleeding on the brain, a ruptured diaphragm, fractured ribs with a collapsed lung, multiple pelvic fractures, and a lacerated spleen, followed by multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. The driver later offered shifting explanations for leaving the scene. Our team pressed all three insurance carriers to answer for the harm. The case resolved for $5 million.
Our client went to her local pharmacy to fill a routine, tapering prescription for a steroid medication. The pharmacy dispensed tablets ten times stronger than her doctor had prescribed, and she took nearly the entire course before the error was discovered. The pharmacy initially denied any mistake before finally admitting it. Our client had no prior eye problems, but she was left with complete, permanent loss of her peripheral vision and a 40% loss of her overall eyesight, despite four surgeries. Once an active, independent woman, she now depends on others for everyday tasks. Supported by expert pharmacist testimony, our firm held the pharmacy and its employee accountable, and the case was resolved for $2.5 million.
Two clients who were special needs students were being hit and abused by the paraprofessionals in a public school system. T. Madden & Associates took on the case and secured 1.25 MILLION Dollars against 1 of 4 defendants involved in the wrongful actions. The case remains open as T. Madden & Associates continues fighting for the policy limits of the remaining defendants; over $10 MILLION.
A father and son had a terrible valentine day when they found themselves the victim of a trucking collision. T. Madden & Associates initiated the case which led to the clients receiving over 3.25 MILLION Dollars.
A group of employees were experiencing a hostile work environment (HWE) and sexual harassment, prior to T. Madden & Associates was able to have the perpetrator fired and the ladies 1.25 MILLION Dollars.
Client was involved in a collision with a Yukon while driving his Honda motorcycle. The injured party was taken to the emergency room. The call was made to the firm from a hospital in Columbus, GA. We were able to serve the client as if he was next door. T. Madden & Associates was able to recover the policy limits of $1.25 MILLION for the client.
T. Madden & Associates, P.C. was able to bring justice and $1,050,000 for a couple when nobody could tell them how their son wound up at the bottom of a swimming pool. Many think if nobody saw how the drowning happened, then there can’t be a monetary recovery. T. Madden & Associates would not accept that as a proper response. A wrong occurred and this law firm made the defendant’s pay.
Three persons were involved in a collision with a Marta bus in a case of distracted driving. The public trial resulted in a $960K recovery for the 3 victims.
Very nice people who are there only to help you. He get u back your max amount for your settlement. The process is very fast. I give 5 stars.
Thank you!! Attorney T Madden and staff were wonderful!!
Great service. Took the time to explain every process to me. Felt very comfortable to contact them for any questions I had. I would recommend!
Very professional. Tiffany did a great job updating me on my son’s case. Would definitely recommend to anyone. They took great care of us.
They have been fantastic. No matter how busy they are they have time for you. Renee is very friendly and caring. Keeps you up to date with your case, good or bad. I never have to call them and if I do call the phone is always answered. If not they call you back ASAP. I recommend them to everyone.
I was represented by T. Madden on my car accident case. They and their staff were very professional, willing to answer any and all of my concerns. If they were not available, I would receive a call back within a timely manner. I am very satisfied with how my case came out and I would highly recommend their services.
The warmth, dedication and empathy shown in my daughters case, put me at ease knowing I had placed her in good hands. Due to the professionalism and thoroughness shown by the staff, I would definitely recommend Attorney Madden to family and friends. My daughter was extremely pleased with her settlement.
This firm did an amazing job. In meeting the gang over the period of the case, I can honestly say that each and ever person I was in contact with was professional and extremely helpful. I am humble and graciously blessed for their work. Thank Terrance Madden and Associates.
Shanera and team work effortlessly to get a good settlement. They definitely understood the assignment when it came to our case. I would definitely use them again.
I will sincerely like to thank T Madden & Associates for the professional and awesome job that they done handling my case. They went to work right away, and answered any questions and concerns that I had. I was recommended by a friend and I highly recommend this office for you as well. One call and that’s all. Don’t hesitate!!
Excellent Experience!! I appreciate how they took charge of the insurance company and made them give me what I deserved. I highly recommend T. Madden & Associates, P.C.
Thank you so much to T. Madden and Associates. Your promptness, diligence and professionalism in handling my case was awesome. The end results was more than I could imagine. Thank you Attorney Madden, Rick Polk and Maya. God Bless!
I will like to publicly thank Mr. Watson, Mr. Madden, and Mr. Rick the dedication to he me handle my case and respect to me was outstanding. I mentioned that I wanted to publicly thank them because I want potential clients to know that this is a real review on behalf of a great team.
Professional and knowledgeable. Provides you with honest answers and the best possible advice towards your case.
T. Madden & Associates P.C. is the best in the business. They settled my case and I’ve received a large settlement.
It was good service , the office was friendly and my case was quick and efficient.
Mr. Madden is A1!! The staff is professional always knowledgeable of your case.
Suffered injuries with a semi-truck, called this law firm. They took care of my case. Great people.
Great personal injury attorneys! Excellent service! Thank you for helping resolve my situation successfully (and promptly).
So glad to have found T Maddison and associates. I had a car accident and they assisted me in getting a great compensation. Thank you to the whole team.
Staff are incredibly attentive and welcoming from front to end. This group is very professional with the sensitive nature of my needs.
Tasha and Rick where amazing made sure to keep me updated when they had information. Also, they were great enough to stay open later for me. Thank you!
T Madden and Associates are awesome. They got me what I felt was a great settlement. I highly recommend them to anyone injured in a car accident that isn’t their fault!
Madden & Associates was recommended to me by a friend and they really hit it out of the park dealing with my vehicle crash lawsuit. Communication was always transparent, honest and responsive. I was always treated with respect and dignity and my worries we’re always addressed without being condescending (which I have dealt with in the past with other lawyers). Thank you Madden for showing up for me when I needed it the most. Highly recommend!
I thank you Terance Madden for not only being professional, courteous and knowledgeable, but also your experience. I really appreciate your passion for work and your compassion for your clients. You worked so hard for me. The dedication of your staff to getting a positive outcome for me, was extremely unique. You will never find a better attorney than Terance Madden and Associates. I hope I never need an attorney again, but if I do I will only contact T. Madden & Associates.
I had a case that was taking care of By T. Madden & Associates. Very professional and efficient. I didn’t have to lift a finger. All info was provided to me in a timely manner. I appreciate the courteous service. I recommend them any day.
I used TMAPC services for my car accident and the service was phenomenal! I’d definitely use them in the future.
These guys are life changing, thanks for helping me out with the truck crash, I really needed the money and you all got it for me”
T Madden & Associates was the best they gave me and my son the best service a person could ask for. They was very friendly sn I didn’t have to call them about anything they called me. If I was the have another accident hoping that I don’t I will definitely let them handle my case again
Attorney Madden handled my motorcycle accident and got me an amazing settlement fairly quickly and it was life changing. Thanks again.
Personal injuries due to another person’s actions suck!! I called this firm because I was referred. I am grateful. My initial call was answered by Natasha. She was kind and professional. Once my case was settled, I was contacted by Dee to come by and pickup my check. I would recommend calling this firm if you need personal injury help.
T.Madden & Assoc. Is a professional, outstanding, and honest law firm which is something that is rare. Their customer service skills and knowledge is impeccable!
T. Madden & Associatees is the best decision I could have made. They resolved my collision (auto accident) efficiently and with great results. They provide great service and I like how they give back.
Simply Amazing! I am very pleased with the way T. Madden & Associates handled my daughter’s auto injury case. T. Madden came highly recommend from a friend at church and he did not disappoint. They went to work on her case like she was family. The entire staff was always helpful.
My nephew was involved in a car accident, this firm handles his case with professionalism and gave my sister the confidence she needed to trust things would be fine. Thank you for your hard work, reassurance and time.
T Madden & Associates were great! No one wants to need a lawyer, but if you do, you want someone to make everything easy. And, they made it easy, I made one phone call and they took care of the rest. They gave updates on the progress which was reassuring. I highly recommend them to everyone.
The force involved in a crash, and who was behind the wheel, shapes both the injuries and the insurance available. These are the collisions that most often lead to life-changing injuries.
Head-on crashes combine the speed of both vehicles, which is why they so often cause brain injuries, spinal fractures and crushed limbs. They tend to happen when a driver crosses the center line on a two-lane road, drifts while impaired or enters a highway ramp the wrong way. Proving how the driver ended up in the wrong lane usually requires crash reconstruction and vehicle data, which an experienced car accident lawyer knows how to obtain.
In a side-impact crash, only a door separates the occupant from the other vehicle. Red-light runners and drivers turning left across traffic cause many of these wrecks at busy Decatur intersections. Traffic camera footage, nearby business video and witness statements are often the key to showing who had the right of way.
Rollovers happen when a vehicle is struck at an angle, forced off the road or loses control at high speed, as SUVs and pickups are especially prone to do. Occupants can suffer head, neck and spinal cord injuries, particularly when the roof crushes inward. Some rollovers also raise questions about vehicle design or tire failure, which can bring a manufacturer into the claim.
Whether you were a passenger, another driver or a pedestrian, a crash involving a rideshare vehicle can involve several insurance policies. The coverage that applies depends on whether the driver was logged into the app, heading to a pickup or carrying a passenger. Our car accident lawyers sort out which policy applies and pursue the commercial coverage these companies carry.
Delivery vans, contractor trucks and other work vehicles crowd Decatur’s roads every day. When an employee causes a crash while on the job, the employer and its commercial insurer can be held responsible, which often means far more coverage than a personal auto policy. For crashes with tractor-trailers, see our Decatur truck accident lawyers.
.Many of the worst wrecks we see trace back to a driver’s choices. We handle drunk driving accidents, distracted driving crashes, speeding accidents, aggressive driving collisions and hit-and-run crashes throughout DeKalb County.
DeKalb County recorded 36,022 traffic crashes in 2024, according to Georgia Department of Transportation data reported by the DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office. Decatur sits in the middle of that traffic, between interstate corridors, commuter routes into Atlanta and a busy walkable downtown. Our clients are often hurt on roads like these:
Knowing these roads helps us move quickly. We know which intersections have traffic cameras, which agency usually responds and which businesses may have video of the crash.
Georgia’s rules on fault, deadlines and insurance decide who pays after a car accident and how much. These are the ones that matter most in a Decatur car wreck case.
Georgia uses a fault-based system, so the driver who caused the crash, and that driver’s insurer, is responsible for your losses. Unlike no-fault states, you can bring a claim directly against the at-fault driver for medical bills, lost income and pain and suffering, without first going through your own policy.
Under O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33, you can still recover if you were partly at fault, as long as your share is less than 50%. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if your damages total $100,000 and a jury finds you 25% responsible, you would recover $75,000. At 50% or more, you recover nothing, which is why insurers work so hard to shift blame onto injured drivers.
Georgia drivers must carry at least $25,000 in bodily injury coverage per person, $50,000 per crash and $25,000 in property damage coverage, according to the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. In a serious crash, $25,000 rarely covers even the first hospital stay, so finding additional coverage is often the most important job for your car accident lawyer.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your own policy can pay when the at-fault driver has no insurance or too little. For most Georgia policies issued since 2009, UM coverage is “add-on” coverage by default, meaning it stacks on top of the at-fault driver’s liability limits rather than being reduced by them, unless the policyholder chose otherwise in writing (O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11). Many people don’t realize how much UM coverage they have until we review their policy.
Since July 1, 2018, Georgia law has barred drivers from holding or supporting a phone while driving (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241). When a driver who hit you was texting, scrolling or on a handheld call, phone records and the violation itself can be powerful evidence of negligence. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety explains the law in more detail.
A serious crash can create hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost income, while many Georgia drivers carry only the $25,000 minimum. Recovering the full value of a claim often depends on finding coverage beyond the at-fault driver’s policy:
We request policy information early and look at every possible source before evidence and deadlines slip away.
A car accident claim should account for what the crash has already cost you and what it will cost in the years ahead.
For injuries that will affect you for life, we work with life care planners and economists to put a dollar figure on future needs. Learn more about how we handle catastrophic injury cases and brain injuries after a crash.
If you are able, or if a family member can help, these steps protect both your health and your claim.
Our office at 115 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030, is two blocks south of the Decatur MARTA Station and a short walk from the DeKalb County Courthouse at 556 N McDonough St, home to DeKalb County State and Superior Courts. You can meet your legal team in person, and if your injuries keep you from traveling, we will come to your home or hospital room.
Terance Madden founded T. Madden & Associates, P.C. in 2003 and has practiced law since 1999. Before law school at Vanderbilt University, he earned an electrical engineering degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, training he uses to break down vehicle data, crash physics and expert reconstruction in serious collision cases. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Gate City Bar Association, and he gives back to the community through the Terance Madden Foundation.Read Attorney Madden’s full bio.
Insurance companies start building their defense within hours of a crash. As your car accident attorneys, we work to get ahead of them by:
You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.
The weeks after a serious car wreck are when evidence disappears and insurers push for quick, low settlements. Since 2003, our firm has fought for injured Georgians, and our Decatur team is ready to start protecting your claim now. We can meet you at our office on N McDonough St, at home or in the hospital. Call 833-PAID-123 (833-724-3123) or a href=”https://www.tmaddenlaw.com/contact/”>fill out a form for a free consultation. You pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.
T. Madden & Associates, P.C has an answer for all of your legal questions! We are a Personal Injury firm, so we handle many types of injury cases from auto collisions to wrongful death! If you or someone you know is injured, T. Madden & Associates, P.C. can help.
We are proud to offer free case reviews to anyone who may have questions before getting started. Additionally, if we do take on your case, we promise we won’t charge you a penny unless we recover compensation for your claim.
Please contact our Atlanta attorneys online or by calling 833-PAID-123 to get started today.