{"id":1793,"date":"2026-10-24T01:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T01:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-138-224-95.nip.io\/truck-accident-lawyer\/truck-accident-lawyer-pedestrian-bicycle-bakersfield\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T08:13:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:13:18","slug":"truck-accident-lawyer-pedestrian-bicycle-bakersfield","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/truck-accident-lawyer\/truck-accident-lawyer-pedestrian-bicycle-bakersfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Bakersfield Semi Truck Accident Lawyer | Colvin"},"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=\"A tractor-trailer cab parked in a fenced depot yard at early morning, as an inspector in a hard hat checks tire tread with a gauge.\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-tractor-trailer-cab-parked-in-a-fenced-depot-yard-at-early-photo.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)\">Semi Truck Accidents | Bakersfield, CA<\/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 Semi Truck Crash? Talk to a Bakersfield Lawyer Who Focuses on Accident Cases<\/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)\">Colvin Accident Lawyers represents people injured in semi truck and big rig collisions, and families who have lost a loved one, across Kern County and the Central Valley. 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:+16616161177\">Get a Free Case Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a Free Case 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 Donald Norman Colvin \u00b7 Published October 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Bakersfield Semi Truck Accident Lawyer for Pedestrians and Bicyclists<\/h2>\n<p>If a semi truck hit you on foot or on a bicycle, you may have a claim. Whether you do depends on the facts of the crash. Commercial truck cases usually involve more companies, more records, and more evidence than an ordinary car crash. This page explains those differences and how a Bakersfield semi <a href=\"\/resources\/truck-accident-lawyer\/\">truck accident lawyer<\/a> at Colvin Accident Lawyers can help you weigh your next step.<\/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 semi truck hit you or someone you love on a Bakersfield street or Kern County road, you don&#x27;t have to sort out insurer calls and medical bills alone. Call Colvin today. 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:+16616161177\">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:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.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:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/green-kenworth-semi-truck-parked-outdoors-on-a-sunny-day-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Green Kenworth semi truck parked outdoors on a sunny day.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who This Page Is For: Pedestrians and Bicyclists Hit by Commercial Trucks<\/h2>\n<p>This page is for people struck by a commercial vehicle, and for families of people killed in one.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial vehicles include semi trucks, box trucks, dump trucks, delivery vans, and buses. These crashes happen on Bakersfield streets, on State Route 99 and Highway 58, and on Kern County roads.<\/p>\n<p>A loaded truck is much heavier than a car and needs more distance to stop. A pedestrian or cyclist has little protection. Those facts often lead to serious injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Most people face three decisions in the first days:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether to speak with the truck company&#8217;s insurer<\/li>\n<li>How to handle medical bills and time off work<\/li>\n<li>Whether to talk with a lawyer before legal deadlines pass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Colvin Accident Lawyers Handles in Truck Crashes<\/h2>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers handles pedestrian and bicycle claims involving commercial trucks. It also handles wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases that arise from the same crash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pedestrian and bicycle injury claims involving trucks and other commercial vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Wrongful death claims for families who lost a loved one<\/li>\n<li>Catastrophic injury claims where the harm is lasting<\/li>\n<li>Review of carrier records when they matter, such as driver hours and maintenance history<\/li>\n<li>Identifying who may be responsible: the driver, the vehicle owner, the motor carrier, or others who controlled the truck or load<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carrier records can matter a lot. Federal rules require carriers to inspect and maintain their trucks and keep records of that work, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-396.3\">federal truck maintenance rules<\/a> describe. Federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">driving-hours limits<\/a> also apply.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibility can reach beyond the driver.<\/p>\n<p>Early evidence can include nearby video, dashcam footage, crash reports, witness names, and the bicycle or clothing involved. Evidence that isn&#8217;t requested early can be lost.<\/p>\n<h2>Can You Sue If a Semi Truck Hits You?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you may be able to sue when another party&#8217;s careless conduct caused the crash. The facts of your crash decide whether a claim exists.<\/p>\n<p>California generally allows two years to file most personal injury lawsuits, counted from the injury. The same two-year rule covers a wrongful death action. See <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/statute-limitations\">California courts self-help guide<\/a> notes that exceptions and tolling can apply.<\/p>\n<p>Claims against a public entity move on a shorter clock. <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/a> allows two years for an action for injury to an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, but under <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Government Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a>, a claim relating to a cause of action for death or for injury to person must be presented not later than six months after the accrual of the cause of action. See <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;sectionNum=911.2.\">Government Code \u00a7 911.2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Traffic rules matter too. Pedestrians still must use due care. An early crash report or insurer&#8217;s view does not decide fault.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a free consultation. It then moves through evidence, investigation, damages, and either settlement talks or a lawsuit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> You describe the crash, your injuries, and any insurer contact. The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evidence.<\/strong> Requests for footage, records, and vehicle data go out early, because that material can be lost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> The scene, police reports, and the truck&#8217;s compliance records get reviewed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damages.<\/strong> Medical records, bills, lost income, and effects on daily life and future work get documented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or filing.<\/strong> The claim goes to the insurer. If needed, a lawsuit is filed in the proper California court.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing matters for testing, too. After certain truck crashes, the employer must test surviving drivers for alcohol and controlled substances as soon as practicable. Alcohol testing attempts stop after eight hours, and drug testing attempts stop after 32 hours. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-382.303\">federal post-accident testing rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The timeline is set by your injuries, the insurer&#8217;s response, and whether a lawsuit is needed. No one can set a firm schedule at the start.<\/p>\n<h2>What Affects the Value of a Truck Accident Claim<\/h2>\n<p>No lawyer can predict what a specific claim is worth, since each claim turns on its own facts. Common factors include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical care received and still needed<\/li>\n<li>Lost wages and reduced ability to earn<\/li>\n<li>Whether the injuries are permanent<\/li>\n<li>Effects on family life and daily tasks<\/li>\n<li>How strong the evidence of fault is<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wrongful death claims follow California&#8217;s own rules about who may sue. A surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, and issue of deceased children may bring the claim, or, if there is no surviving issue of the decedent, the persons, including the surviving spouse or domestic partner, who would be entitled to the property of the decedent by intestate succession. Certain dependent family members, such as stepchildren, parents, and putative spouses, may also bring it. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=377.60.\">California wrongful death statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Medicare can affect a settlement. Questions about Medicare can come up in an injury claim, so they are a good topic to raise during your free first consultation.<\/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:+16616161177\">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:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Work With Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>Colvin Accident Lawyers is a personal injury firm based in Bakersfield, California. Donald Norman Colvin is the responsible lawyer for this site.<\/p>\n<p>The firm handles car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, train, dog bite, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases. Its commercial vehicle work sits inside that broader injury practice.<\/p>\n<p>The firm represents accident victims and families in Kern County and in communities including Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Delano, and Tehachapi.<\/p>\n<p>Our team helps organize records and keeps clients informed as each stage moves forward. Bring every question to your consultation, including ones you think may not matter.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Truck Accident Claims<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to common questions about truck crash claims in California.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you sue if a semi truck hits you?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you may have a claim when another party&#8217;s careless conduct caused the crash. A Bakersfield semi truck accident lawyer can review your facts.<\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California generally allows two years from the injury for most injury lawsuits (<a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=335.1.\">Code Civ. Proc. \u00a7 335.1<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I give a recorded statement to the truck company&#8217;s insurer?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurers represent their own interests. Speaking with a lawyer first is a practical step.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my family file if my loved one died?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain close family members may bring a wrongful death claim under California law. Contact the firm to discuss who may qualify.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/white-semi-trailer-truck-parked-outdoors-in-an-industrial-ar-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"White semi-trailer truck parked outdoors in an industrial area, viewed from the side.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to Colvin About Your Bakersfield Truck Crash<\/h2>\n<p>If a semi truck or other commercial vehicle hit you or someone you love in Bakersfield or Kern County, the records and footage that matter most can be lost if they aren&#8217;t requested now. Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a> to talk through your crash and your next steps.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Please consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific legal situation.<\/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\">Why Injured Drivers and Families Call Colvin<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rooted in Bakersfield<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our firm is based in Bakersfield, California, and we represent accident victims and families throughout Kern County and nearby communities.<\/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\">Trucking Cases Involve Many Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crash reports, company policies, and maintenance and inspection records can all matter. We focus on identifying and preserving evidence early.<\/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--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built to Hold Trucking Companies Accountable<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trucking companies and their insurers have resources of their own. We work to protect your rights and to press your claim with clear, prepared advocacy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\">Support for Families<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a semi truck crash causes a death, our wrongful death team works with surviving family members during an incredibly difficult time.<\/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\">A Free, Confidential First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us what happened. Your first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/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\">Important: Be Careful With the Insurance Company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trucking company&#x27;s insurer may contact you soon after a crash, sometimes quickly and often with a recorded statement request. Speaking with an insurer before you understand your injuries or talk with a lawyer can affect your claim. Consider calling us before you give any statement.<\/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:+16616161177\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/colvinaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers<\/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 Do After a Semi Truck Accident<\/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\">1. Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek medical attention right away, even if your injuries seem minor. Some injuries appear hours or days after a crash, and records of your treatment matter.<\/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\">2. Gather What You Can<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Write down what you remember, including the time, location, and weather. Save photos of the scene, your vehicle, and any visible injuries if you are able.<\/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\">3. Keep Your Records<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep copies of the police report, medical bills, prescriptions, and any letters from insurers. Note how the injuries affect your work 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\">4. Speak With a Lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call Colvin Accident Lawyers for a free, confidential consultation. 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