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See What Our Clients Are Saying! Reviews for Gary Martin Hays & Associates
When we asked current clients how they would rate their experience so far, most gave us 10 out of 10! Our goal is to help injured car accident victims, workers hurt on the job, and others injured due to negligence find support and peace of mind. When car crash victims and injured workers come to…
Read More »Sideswipe Car Accident in Georgia: Who’s At Fault?
Sideswipe collisions can result in both minor scrapes and dents and catastrophic, even deadly outcomes. Side-to-side collisions between two or more vehicles can lead to horrific crashes that leave their victims seriously or fatally injured. According to Popular Mechanics, more than 840,000 sideswipe accidents happen each year in the U.S. due to blind spots. While…
Read More »Head-On Collision Lawyer: What to Do After a Severe or Fatal Accident
Updated January 29, 2025 Head-on collisions are one of the rarest kinds of accidents, yet they are the most dangerous and deadly type of crash. Despite accounting for only 2% of wrecks, head-on collisions cause 14% of driving fatalities. We’ll look at the dangers of head-on collisions and how to deal with injuries sustained after…
Read More »What Are Common Electrical Accidents in Construction?
An Atlanta construction accident lawyer reveals the risks workers face Few jobs are more dangerous than construction work. One of the serious risks workers face is injury or death due to electrical accidents. Workers might not be aware of a hot powerline or lack of ground-fault protection, to name a couple of hazards that can…
Read More »Most Dangerous Intersections in Gainesville, GA
Gainesville’s population has increased over the past decade growing from 179,684 people in 2010 to 203,136 people in 2020. With more people comes more traffic. More traffic means there is a higher chance of car accidents, injuries, and deaths. Certain intersections and roads in Gainesville and Hall County receive a high influx of traffic, making…
Read More »A Thorough Guide for Understanding the Value of a Loved One’s Life After a Wrongful Death
When a person dies due to injuries caused by a negligent person or business, their loss is viewed as a “wrongful death” in the eyes of the law. Certain family members have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. Filing a wrongful death claim allows a grieving family to collect…
Read More »Black Americans 3.5 Times More Likely to Visit the ER for Car Accident Injuries
About five in every 1,000 Americans visit hospital emergency rooms for car crash injuries every year, according to the CDC. The visit rate is much higher for Blacks, with 15.2 visits for every 1,000 people compared to 4.3 visits for whites and 3.8 for Hispanics. Black adults aged 25-44 had the highest injury rate across…
Read More »Most Common Car Accident Injuries That Send People to the ER
Car crashes are one of the top causes of death and injury in the U.S. Those who survive their injuries after a traumatic collision face significant healthcare costs due to emergency department services, hospitalization, and in some cases permanent disability. The ten most common types of injuries caused by a car accident and treated in…
Read More »Life Care Plans & Calculating Future Costs After a Catastrophic Injury
Most people will never have to deal with a life-changing injury. For those who do, the future may feel bleak and uncertain. Catastrophic injuries often include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering injuries. Such injuries are usually the result of a car accident, fall, workplace accident, or unusual traumatic event. Fortunately, there…
Read More »Before Surgery: 3 Questions You Should Absolutely Ask Your Doctor
Attorney Gary Martin Hays has three important tips for anyone facing surgery. These suggestions come from 30+ years of practicing personal injury law, as well as the many doctors that Gary has interviewed and spoken with during this time. The overwhelming amount of surgical cases that we deal with at Gary Martin Hays & Associates…
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