When property owners fail to provide adequate security, innocent people can get hurt. If you were injured because a property owner didn't take the necessary steps to ensure safety, you may have the right to hold them accountable. Understanding the elements of negligent security claims is key to getting the compensation you deserve. Whether you...
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Why SUVs and Truck Sizes Must Shrink to Save Non-Passenger Lives
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed new vehicle rules that it says will reduce pedestrian deaths. For the first time ever, auto manufacturers would be required to study what happens to crash test dummies hit outside of a vehicle. The rules will likely cause the design of vehicles, particularly large ones like trucks...
Read MoreSeptember 20 Focuses on Concussion Education Nationwide
How car accidents cause concussions and other traumatic brain injuries Car accidents frequently result in serious injuries, with concussions being one of the most common and concerning. Recognizing the prevalence of these injuries, the Brain Injury Association of America has designated September 20 as National Concussion Awareness Day. "The purpose of National Concussion Awareness Day...
Read MoreExplosion Injury Attorney: Helping Families Recover After Injuries and Death
Explosions are one of the most devastating kinds of events. They often happen without warning and cause catastrophic injuries. Whether you were a bystander caught in an accident with a fuel tanker or a worker involved in a chemical fire, you do not have to handle the corporate lawyers and insurance companies on your own....
Read MoreNavigating the Aftermath of a Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle crash can happen suddenly and change life instantly with a swerve, screech, and impact. As a lawyer with more than three and a half decades of expertise in these cases, I'd like to talk about some of the typical injuries caused by motorcycle accidents, and how I can safeguard you and contribute substantially...
Read MoreHow to Handle Funeral Costs and Estate Planning After a Truck Accident Death
Tractor-trailers are sometimes referred to as "40 tons of Death on Wheels" due to their potential to cause severe accidents. In 2021, there were more than half a million accidents involving semi-trucks. More than 120,000 of these collisions caused injuries or fatalities. To put that into perspective, that means there are more than 300 serious...
Read MoreNational Traffic Awareness Month Observed in August
Our Atlanta car accident lawyers offer safe driving tips Car accidents happen every day in Atlanta and other major cities across the country. Even worldwide, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of death, accounting for more than one million fatalities each year on average, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In...
Read MoreClient Story: Turning a $4K Offer Into a Million-Dollar Settlement
Attorney Gary Martin Hays recently worked to turn a measly offer of $4,124 by the insurance company into a $1,000,000 settlement for an injured client. Here’s how he did it. Our client was involved in a rear-end car accident. A few hours after the wreck, she started to experience pain and went to the emergency...
Read MoreThe Truth About Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage After an Accident
Uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can put more money in your pocket – but only if you have a policy and use it. Georgia law requires all drivers to have liability insurance that meets the minimum bodily injury limits of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per incident. But what happens if you are in...
Read MoreA Crash on I-285? It Probably Happened Here
Endless construction. A confusing maze of new lanes and merge exchanges. Tractor-trailers plunging off bridges and deadly multi-car pile ups. If you ever thought the I-285 and GA 400 interchange was the most stressful part of the Perimeter, recent crash data backs this sentiment up. According to the Georgia DOT, that section of I-285 is...
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