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Georgia’s Legal Legends: From the First Black Lawyers to Today’s Leaders
Updated February 4, 2025 Most of us know of or have heard of the Black legal titans such as Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, who broke historical and racial barriers. But few of us have heard the names and deeds of local lawyers and justices from Georgia who managed to succeed even with steep, deeply…
Read More »Is It Safer to Stay in Your Car After an Accident on the Interstate?
Getting into a car accident or experiencing a mechanical malfunction at high speeds on the interstate or a highway can be scary. Your vehicle may be trapped in the center lanes or turned backward. Even if you manage to pull your car over to the emergency lane on the side, there may only be inches…
Read More »Can I sue my employer if I was injured in a workplace accident?
So you sustained a workplace injury. Your doctor told you that you can't return to work until you make a full recovery. Meanwhile, your medical bills keep piling up. You're likely wondering who will pay for your medical expenses and lost wages. The bad news is you can't sue your employer. The good news is…
Read More »What Is My Workers’ Compensation Case Worth?
One question I am often asked whenever a potential client calls my firm is: “What is my workers' compensation case worth?” This is a great question and I can certainly understand why clients would want to know the answer. Their lives have been turned upside down because of their on-the-job injury. You may also have…
Read More »What Is a Fair Settlement for a Wrongful Death Claim?
There is no specific figure or minimum that can be provided when it comes to a wrongful death settlement. Many factors must be considered when determining compensation for the life and loss of a loved one. Some of the expenses that can be recouped or recovered after a wrongful death include: Funeral costs (burial, cremation,…
Read More »Catastrophic Injuries and Deaths at Gainesville Poultry Plant
On Thursday, January 28, a liquid nitrogen leak at a Gainesville poultry plant killed six people and led to multiple hospitalizations with at least three in critical condition. Poultry plants use liquid nitrogen in their refrigeration systems. The cause of the leak is unknown at this time, and firefighters, OSHA, and Georgia’s fire marshal are…
Read More »Meet Your Local Lithonia Personal Injury Lawyer: Gary Martin Hays
Attorney Gary Martin Hays has worked as a personal injury attorney for injured victims here in Georgia since 1993. Prior to that, he actually worked for a law firm that represented the people that caused the wrecks. The law firm’s main office has been located in Duluth, Georgia since 2005. To better serve the people…
Read More »Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion: 40 Symptoms You Should Know
It’s estimated that 40% of people who are involved in a car accident receive a concussion but aren’t diagnosed. This may be because an injured victim doesn’t recognize the signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Or the CT or MRI scan missed the microscopic injuries to their brain’s neurons and neural connections and they…
Read More »Gary Martin Hays: Giving Back to the Gwinnett Community
2020 was a tumultuous year, to say the least. When Georgia went into lockdown last spring, Gary Martin Hays and his team had to get creative with how to run a law firm in the middle of a pandemic. “As an essential service, we were fortunate enough to be able to keep our doors open…
Read More »Get a Duluth Personal Injury Lawyer You Can Trust
At the Duluth office of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, our top-tier team of local attorneys and case managers assist clients with personal injury, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death claims. We provide legal relief to injured victims who don’t know what to do or where to turn after a devastating accident. Attorney Gary Martin Hays…
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