{"id":1790,"date":"2026-10-21T01:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T01:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/35-185-9-71.nip.io\/resources-truck-accidents-georgia\/tractor-trailer-crash-atlanta-interstate-injury-claim\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T07:27:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T07:27:36","slug":"tractor-trailer-crash-atlanta-interstate-injury-claim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/resources-truck-accidents-georgia\/tractor-trailer-crash-atlanta-interstate-injury-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Tractor Trailer Accident Injury Claim | Ugwonali"},"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=\"An accident investigator photographs skid marks and debris on a wet highway lane, with a white tractor-trailer parked behind.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-accident-investigator-photographs-skid-marks-and-debris-o-photo-1.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)\">Tractor-Trailer Accidents | Atlanta, 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 Tractor-Trailer Crash in Atlanta? You Don&#x27;t Have to Sort Out the Next Steps Alone<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.769), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ugwonali Law Group represents people with serious injuries from large truck collisions across metro Atlanta and statewide. Our team will explain the legal and medical process in plain language and review your situation at no cost.<\/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:+14045932705\">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:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">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 Adanna Ugwonali \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A tractor trailer accident in Atlanta can leave you with serious injuries, and you may have an injury claim against the at-fault driver or the company behind the truck. This page explains how these claims work in Georgia, which deadlines matter, and what to expect next. Ugwonali Law Group represents people hurt in tractor-trailer crashes and their families across metro Atlanta and statewide.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Tractor-Trailer Injury Claim Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A tractor-trailer injury claim asks the at-fault party and their insurer to pay for losses the crash caused. Those losses can include medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering.<\/p>\n<p>These claims often involve serious harm, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broken bones and fractures<\/li>\n<li>Hospital admission or emergency surgery<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic brain injury<\/li>\n<li>Spinal cord injury<\/li>\n<li>Other catastrophic injuries that change daily life<\/li>\n<li>Death of a family member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many truck crashes involve a commercial insurance policy held by a trucking company or carrier. These policies can carry larger limits than a typical personal auto policy, which is one reason the insurance picture is reviewed early.<\/p>\n<p>We represent people in metro Atlanta, including Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, and Rockdale counties, and in Marietta, Jonesboro, and Conyers. We also handle claims elsewhere in Georgia.<\/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 tractor-trailer hit you on an Atlanta interstate and you are still in treatment, our team can review your crash and talk through whether you may have a claim. 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:+14045932705\">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.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">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:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/red-semi-trailer-truck-parked-on-a-road-surrounded-by-autumn-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Red semi-trailer truck parked on a road surrounded by autumn trees\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Can I Sue After Being Hit by a Semi Truck?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, in many cases a person hurt by a negligent truck driver may bring a claim. Depending on the facts, the claim may also reach the company that employed the driver.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia makes an employer liable for harm caused by a worker acting within the scope of the business, under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.ga.gov\/api\/document\/docs\/default-source\/joint-features-document-library\/t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf\">Georgia employer liability law<\/a>-2017-pdf.pdf)-2017-pdf.pdf)-2017-pdf.pdf) (O.C.G.A. \u00a7 51-2-2). That is why the company, not only the driver, may be part of the review.<\/p>\n<p>Common causes of serious truck crashes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Following too closely<\/li>\n<li>Speeding<\/li>\n<li>Unsafe lane changes<\/li>\n<li>Distracted driving<\/li>\n<li>Impaired driving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Federal rules limit how long a commercial driver may drive. Except as otherwise provided in \u00a7 395.1, a driver of a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle may not drive after 14 consecutive hours from coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty, and may drive 11 hours within that period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.3<\/a>). Federal rules also bar alcohol use within 4 hours before going on duty (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-392.5\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 392.5<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Moving violations and driver error can contribute to crashes involving trucks. Proof often comes from the crash report, driver logs, electronic data, maintenance records, and witness statements.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Do You Have to File in Georgia?<\/h2>\n<p>Georgia generally requires an injury lawsuit to be brought within two years after the claim starts to run.<\/p>\n<p>The statute begins with &#8220;except as otherwise provided,&#8221; so some claims follow different timing.<\/p>\n<p>Waiting can make proof harder to gather. Early steps help protect a claim:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get medical care and keep every appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Request the crash report.<\/li>\n<li>Ask that evidence, such as driver logs and vehicle data, be kept.<\/li>\n<li>Keep records of bills, pay, and time missed from work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who Pays the Medical Bills and Lost Income?<\/h2>\n<p>Medical bills are often paid through several sources. These can include the at-fault party&#8217;s liability coverage, your own auto coverage, and your health insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia limits medical damages to the reasonable value of medically necessary care, as the trier of fact determines (<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 51-12-1.1<\/a>-pdf.pdf)-pdf.pdf)-pdf.pdf)-pdf.pdf)). A separate evidence rule in subsection (c) applies when the injured person has any form of public or private health insurance, including benefits under a governmental workers&#8217; compensation program. In that case, the evidence of reasonable value includes both the amounts charged and the amounts actually needed to satisfy those charges under the insurance contract or program, whether or not the insurance has been, is, or will be used.<\/p>\n<p>Care given under a letter of protection, where a provider waits for payment from a settlement or judgment, can be reviewed as well. The letter and itemized charges are relevant and discoverable under the same statute.<\/p>\n<p>Federal rules set minimum insurance levels for some interstate carriers. For for-hire carriage of nonhazardous property in interstate or foreign commerce, in vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, the federal minimum is $750,000 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-387.9\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 387.9<\/a>). That is a regulatory minimum, not the amount of any particular policy.<\/p>\n<p>Lost income is shown with pay stubs, employer statements, and any medical work restrictions.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: Step-by-Step Process and Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free case review and moves through evidence, medical care, a demand to the insurer, and, if needed, a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free case review.<\/strong> You contact us by phone or online. Intake is available in English or Spanish. You describe the crash and your injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence preservation.<\/strong> We ask the carrier to keep driver logs, electronic data, dash-cam footage, and maintenance files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical care and records.<\/strong> You follow your treatment plan with a medical doctor. Your records show what care you needed and why.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation and demand.<\/strong> We gather the crash report, medical bills, and wage proof, then present the claim to the insurer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or lawsuit.<\/strong> If the claim does not resolve, we discuss filing suit in the appropriate Georgia court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We do not predict a fixed timeline. Length depends on how long treatment lasts, how fast records arrive, how the insurer responds, and whether the case must be filed in court.<\/p>\n<p>Clients may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses. Our team explains how these are handled during the free case review.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Ugwonali Law Group<\/h2>\n<p>Ugwonali Law Group is a personal injury firm led by attorney Adanna Ugwonali. Our office is at 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> Our team includes assistants and office staff who handle intake, records requests, and scheduling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language.<\/strong> Intake is available in English or Spanish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free first consultation.<\/strong> Our free first consultation is confidential and carries no obligation to continue (Spanish: consulta inicial gratuita, confidencial y sin compromiso).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice areas.<\/strong> We handle truck accidents, car accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, catastrophic injury, premises liability, and slip and fall claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where we serve.<\/strong> Metro Atlanta, Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, and Rockdale counties, Marietta, Jonesboro, Conyers, and statewide Georgia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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:+14045932705\">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.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to have been on the interstate to have a claim?<\/summary><p>No. Drivers, passengers, and pedestrians may have claims depending on the facts. Our team reviews the specifics during a free case review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Georgia reduces damages by your share of fault. If you are 50 percent or more responsible, you recover nothing (<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)).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue the trucking company or only the driver?<\/summary><p>Georgia can hold an employer liable for a worker&#8217;s torts, whether committed by negligence or voluntarily, when they are committed by the employer&#8217;s command or in the prosecution and within the scope of the business. Both the driver and the company may be part of the review.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I do in the first days after the crash?<\/summary><p>Get medical care, keep every record, and note the truck&#8217;s company name and DOT number if you can. Share these details with our team at your free case review.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/rows-of-parked-semi-trucks-sit-in-a-rainy-lot-in-black-and-w-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Row of parked semi trucks in a rainy lot, shown in dramatic black and white.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If a tractor-trailer hit you or someone you love on an Atlanta interstate, you do not have to sort out the claim alone. Our team can review your crash, your treatment, and your records, and explain what may come next. Reach out through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">contact page<\/a> to request a free case review, or chat with our intake team in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<p><em>Responsible lawyer: Adanna Ugwonali, Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia. This page gives general information about Georgia law. It is not legal advice for your situation.<\/em><\/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 Ugwonali Law Group. Adanna Ugwonali is the lawyer responsible for this content. Ugwonali Law Group, 3400 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1350, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 593-2705.<\/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 Ugwonali Law Group Works With You<\/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--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Free First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue. Call, request an evaluation, or chat with our intake team.<\/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\">English or Spanish<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our intake staff can speak with you in English or Spanish, so you can describe what happened in the language you are most comfortable using.<\/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\">Plain-Language Explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walk you through each stage of the claim, from gathering crash and medical records to understanding what your injuries mean for your future.<\/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 Your Family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a crash leads to a death, our team helps surviving family members understand the wrongful death process and what questions to raise first.<\/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\">Get Medical Care Right Away<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if your injuries feel manageable, see a medical doctor promptly after a tractor-trailer crash. Some serious injuries, including traumatic brain and spinal injuries, may not show symptoms until hours or days later. Keep copies of every medical record and bill.<\/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:+14045932705\">Ask Our Team How to Document Your Injuries<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyadanna.com\/contact\">Ask Our Team How to Document Your Injuries<\/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 Injured People Often Want to Understand<\/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\">Commercial Trucks Bring Added Questions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crashes involving commercial trucks can involve drivers, carriers, and other parties, and records such as logs and inspection reports may matter. Our team reviews these details during your free case 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\">Serious Injuries Need Careful Medical Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fractures, hospital stays, brain injuries, and spinal injuries often require ongoing treatment. Organized records help explain how the crash affected your health and daily life.<\/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\">Premises and Other Injury Claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some serious injuries happen on unsafe property, such as a slip or trip and fall caused by a hazard that was not addressed. We can discuss the facts of your situation with you.<\/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\">Wrongful Death Cases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a family member dies in a crash, grief and practical questions arrive together. 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