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What to Do After an Improper Lane Change Accident
An improper lane change happens when a driver switches lanes in a reckless or careless manner that puts other motorists at risk of crashing. Drivers who cause an auto accident by failing to check their blind spots, driving aggressively, swerving across multiple lanes at once and other unsafe acts may be found negligent. When someone…
Read More »Report: U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities Spiked to 40-Year High in 2021
Negligent drivers continue to put people on foot at risk of injury and death According to a troubling new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the U.S. recorded its highest number of pedestrian deaths in four decades, as 7,485 people tragically lost their lives on the nation's roadways in 2021. That's about 20…
Read More »Failure to Maintain Lane Accident and Injury
You see it happen almost every day: a driver drifts or veers into another lane only to jerk away to avoid a collision at the last second. This can be scary and stressful for the driver of the vehicle that was nearly struck. A negligent driver who fails to maintain their lane could cause an…
Read More »Types of Pain and Suffering Damages: Physical, Emotional & Social
After a person suffers injuries caused by a traumatic event (such as a motor vehicle accident, nursing home abuse, or assault due to negligent security), they can generally seek pain and suffering damages in a personal injury claim. A severe incident often leaves a victim with multiple injuries that require long-term medical care, rehabilitation, psychological…
Read More »Conyers Personal Injury Lawyer: Gary Martin Hays & Associates
The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates opened a new office in Conyers, GA. Located across the railroad at the corner of Railroad St NW and Peek St NW, the law firm’s satellite location allows us to better serve injury victims who live in Rockdale County and the East Georgia area. “The move…
Read More »100 Deadliest Days of Summer - Georgia
Each year, the state of Georgia puts out a public service announcement about the risks teen drivers face heading into the summer. Coined by AAA, the “100 Deadliest Days” is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when teen crashes peak. During the summer, teens have more free time and hang out more often…
Read More »Can Part-Time Employees File for Workers' Compensation?
In most cases, part-time employees can file for workers’ compensation in Georgia. Employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance if they regularly employ three or more people in their Georgia business. If a part-time employee has regularly scheduled hours or days of work, they are generally eligible to receive workers’ compensation for their injuries.…
Read More »Men Are More Likely to Die in Crashes — Here’s Why
After decades of research, there’s a trend that keeps popping up again and again: men have a much higher chance of dying in a motor vehicle accident than women. Why is this? According to the IIHS, men drive more miles and are “more likely to engage in risky driving practices,” such as speeding, drunk driving,…
Read More »Brain Bleed Symptoms After a Car Accident
Brain bleeds, also known as intracranial hemorrhaging and cerebral hemorrhaging, occur when blood leaks in-between the brain tissue and the skull or into the brain itself. Left untreated, a brain bleed can cause permanent brain damage or death. If you suspect you or a loved one is suffering from a traumatic brain injury after an…
Read More »Common Eye Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents
Eye injuries caused by car accidents can have lasting consequences—from vision problems to permanent blindness. In an instant, you could suffer a severe eye injury that causes extreme pain, blurred vision, or some form of vision loss. The cost of an eye injury can be significant, and auto insurance companies know this. That's why if…
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