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The Supreme Court Just Changed the Future of Tractor-Trailer Accident Cases
By Attorney Gary Martin Hays As an attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia since 1989, I have dedicated my practice entirely to representing injured victims and their families who have had their lives turned upside down due to the negligence of a tractor-trailer driver or a negligent automobile driver. Today, I want to break…
Read More »Atlanta Ranks in the Top 10 Most Congested Metros - But There’s a Silver Lining
A new Consumers Affairs report ranked Atlanta as the 8th worst for traffic. On average, commuters spend 31 minutes both ways, meaning most people spend just over an hour on clogged highways and roads during the weekdays. Major Cities With the Most Traffic The Good News Although Atlanta has a reputation for constant gridlock, the…
Read More »Gary Martin Hays Warns Georgia Accident Victims: The Insurance Company Is Not Your Friend
Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Explains Why the First Call After a Wreck Should Be to a Lawyer, Not an Adjuster DULUTH, GA — The insurance adjuster who calls after a car wreck may sound helpful, even friendly, but according to Atlanta personal injury attorney Gary Martin Hays, that call is one of the most dangerous…
Read More »Motorcyclists Die at 27 Times the Rate of Car Occupants. That Number Deserves Attention.
Federal Data Released for 2024 Makes the Case for Georgia Riders to Know Their Rights May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the federal data released for 2024 puts the scale of the problem in terms that are hard to ignore. Per vehicle miles traveled, motorcyclists were almost 27 times more likely than passenger car…
Read More »Georgia Program Teaches Teens The Real Dangers Of Distracted Driving
A Mock Crash In Marietta Shows How Fast One Careless Decision Can Change A Young Life For many teens, distracted driving can still feel abstract. They know they’re not supposed to text, scroll, or reach for something in the car, but the danger can seem far away until they see what a real crash can…
Read More »How Insurance Companies Dispute Brain Injury Cases
Brain Injury Awareness Month Is A Good Time To Talk About The Fights That Start After The Diagnosis Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month, a reminder that brain injuries are often life-changing, misunderstood, and too easy for others to minimize. That last part matters…
Read More »Georgia Truck Accident Lawyer: What To Do After a Tractor‑Trailer Wreck
After a tractor‑trailer wreck in Georgia, get medical care first, document the scene, avoid recorded statements with the insurance company, and speak with a truck accident lawyer quickly. Doing so means evidence like driver logs and video can be preserved. Georgia deadlines can be strict, and a delay can make a strong case harder to…
Read More »South Fulton Traffic Safety Funding Signals A Push To Cut Serious Crashes
What South Fulton’s New Federal Grant Says About Crash Risk In Metro Atlanta When cities start talking seriously about traffic safety, it’s usually because the numbers are pointing in the wrong direction. Serious crashes, pedestrian injuries, and fatal wrecks don’t happen in a vacuum. They follow patterns. They show up at the same intersections, on…
Read More »Atlanta Cracks Down on Dangerous Driving Amid High Crash Rates
What New Traffic Enforcement Efforts Mean For Atlanta Crash Victims Anyone who drives in Metro Atlanta knows the feeling. One minute you’re easing through traffic, the next you’re watching a speeding driver weave through lanes, a phone glowing in their hand, or a car blow past you like the rules do not apply. For many…
Read More »Atlanta Car Accident Deaths Outpace Murders: What It Means
Traffic Crashes Now Claim More Lives Than Violent Crime in Metro Atlanta The AJC reported that more Atlantans died in traffic accidents in 2024 than by homicide. There were 121 deaths in DeKalb county, the most out of the 425 total deaths distributed across Clayton, Cobb, Fulton, and Gwinnett. That’s more than the 410 homicides…
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