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What Happens When Technology Fails to Prevent a Truck Crash?
Why High-Tech Safety Systems Can’t Replace Human Responsibility in Georgia Truck Accidents Technology has reshaped the trucking industry, promising safer roads through artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time driver monitoring. Dashcams can spot distractions, sensors can warn of hazards, and automated brakes can prevent collisions before they occur. Yet for all the innovation, serious truck crashes…
Read More »Raising a Glass to Responsibility in Georgia
How Gary Martin Hays, StillFire Brewing, and 97.1 The River Are Rewarding Designated Drivers Celebrating Responsibility and Community Through the Winning Weekend Root Beer Program At the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C., community partnerships have always been about more than awareness — they’re about action. This fall, our law firm is…
Read More »Waymo Vehicle Accident: An Attorney Explains Next Legal Steps
“Computers make mistakes too.” - Professor Philip Koopman, Congressional Testimony Much has been promised by tech companies when it comes to self-driving cars and their revolutionary safety features. But behind the flashy sales pitches and technobabble is a young technology built on questionable safety practices and the need to beat competitors to the market no…
Read More »What Are Georgia’s Pedestrian Safety Laws?
October is Pedestrian Safety Month Every year, hundreds of pedestrians in Georgia are hit by cars, and many of those crashes could have been prevented if drivers had simply followed the law. During October’s Pedestrian Safety Month, it’s especially important to shine a light on Georgia’s pedestrian protection laws and how they can help injured…
Read More »Tractor-Trailer Crash Injury Attorney: I-20 & Thornton Road in Douglas County, Georgia
The interchange at I-20 and Thornton Road (GA-6) in Douglasville is one of Georgia’s most notorious crash zones for tractor-trailers. This corridor connects freight traffic from Alabama into metro Atlanta and serves as a major route for distribution hubs and warehouses along the Thornton Road industrial corridor. Unfortunately, the constant presence of large commercial vehicles,…
Read More »Atlanta Lawyer: Tractor-Trailer Accidents at Spaghetti Junction (I-285 & I-85)
Spaghetti Junction, the massive interchange connecting I-285 and I-85 in the northern part of DeKalb County, is one of the most regularly congested interchanges in the Southeast. According to GDOT’s data analysis, more than 300,000 vehicles pass through the intersection daily. It’s a vital corridor for commuters, travelers, and especially freight. With so many cars…
Read More »Gainesville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Navigating Hall County's Most Dangerous Intersections
As the weather turns cooler and the trees turn to vibrant reds and golds, motorcyclists flock to the open road for several weeks of superb riding before winter sets in. The Lake Lanier area in particular offers riders highly scenic routes and stretches of picturesque winding highway. But with this enjoyment comes real danger. Motorcycle…
Read More »Gary Martin Hays & Associates Sponsors “In the DAWG House” with Tim & Scott
Supporting Local Sports and Sharing Stories That Bring Communities Together At the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C., we’re proud to support projects that bring people together, celebrate community, and highlight the traditions that make Georgia special. That’s why we’re excited to sponsor In the DAWG House with Tim & Scott, a…
Read More »Commercial Truck Drivers in Georgia Cited for 22,000+ Violations This Year
Georgia Leads the Nation in Commercial Driver Safety Violations When a crash involves a commercial truck, the consequences are rarely minor. These vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded, and when something goes wrong, the damage can be catastrophic. Georgia is one of the busiest freight corridors in the country, and according to…
Read More »Addy’s Law Targets Dangerous Driving Around Georgia School Buses
Protecting Children With One of the Toughest School Bus Safety Laws in the Nation As Georgia students head back to school, there’s a new safety measure every driver needs to know — and it comes with some of the highest penalties in the country. Addy’s Law, enacted in 2024, makes it illegal to pass a…
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