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Gainesville Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: Navigating Hall County's Most Dangerous Intersections
As the weather turns cooler and the trees turn to vibrant reds and golds, motorcyclists flock to the open road for several weeks of superb riding before winter sets in. The Lake Lanier area in particular offers riders highly scenic routes and stretches of picturesque winding highway. But with this enjoyment comes real danger. Motorcycle…
Read More »Gary Martin Hays & Associates Sponsors “In the DAWG House” with Tim & Scott
Supporting Local Sports and Sharing Stories That Bring Communities Together At the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C., we’re proud to support projects that bring people together, celebrate community, and highlight the traditions that make Georgia special. That’s why we’re excited to sponsor In the DAWG House with Tim & Scott, a…
Read More »Commercial Truck Drivers in Georgia Cited for 22,000+ Violations This Year
Georgia Leads the Nation in Commercial Driver Safety Violations When a crash involves a commercial truck, the consequences are rarely minor. These vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded, and when something goes wrong, the damage can be catastrophic. Georgia is one of the busiest freight corridors in the country, and according to…
Read More »Addy’s Law Targets Dangerous Driving Around Georgia School Buses
Protecting Children With One of the Toughest School Bus Safety Laws in the Nation As Georgia students head back to school, there’s a new safety measure every driver needs to know — and it comes with some of the highest penalties in the country. Addy’s Law, enacted in 2024, makes it illegal to pass a…
Read More »Delivery Truck Accidents & Injuries: Holding Companies Accountable
Delivery truck drivers play a crucial role in today’s fast-paced economy, ensuring goods reach consumers in a timely manner. However, with the increase in delivery demands, accidents involving delivery trucks have also surged. Many of these wrecks are caused by negligence, often stemming from inadequate background checks, lack of supervision and training, and excessive company…
Read More »Daycare Accidents & Abuse: Family Rights After a Child Is Injured in Georgia
No matter how carefully you vet a day care center, no matter how much the administrators and teachers promise to keep your child safe, accidents will happen. While scrapes, bruises, and tears are often a normal part of play and learning for kids, severe injuries or emotional trauma are not. In Georgia, daycare centers are…
Read More »Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries Are Often Overlooked in Car Accidents
Why This Hidden Injury Deserves Serious Attention When most people think about car accident injuries, they picture broken arms, whiplash, or back pain. Few realize that the sternoclavicular (SC) joint — the small joint where your collarbone meets the top of your breastbone — can also be seriously injured in a crash. Because this area…
Read More »Understanding the 7 Most Common Types of Devastating Truck Accidents
Large truck accidents are incredibly serious, and if you're looking for a quick understanding of why, here it is: these crashes are more dangerous than regular car accidents, often leading to severe injuries or fatalities, especially for those in smaller vehicles. We're talking about accidents like rollovers, rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, and even terrifying jackknife…
Read More »What to Do After Losing a Loved One in a Motorcycle Crash
Losing someone you love is always hard. But when it happens suddenly in a motorcycle accident, the pain can feel even worse. It’s confusing, scary, and deeply heartbreaking. I understand what your family is going through. I’m attorney Gary Martin Hays, and I’ve helped thousands of Georgia families after tragic accidents. My goal is to…
Read More »How a Lawyer Helps You Beat the Insurance Company
Dealing with an insurance company after an accident or injury can be frustrating because their goal is to pay you as little as possible. Your lawyer's goal? To get you what you truly deserve. In this post, you’ll learn: Let’s break it down. Insurance Companies Want to Protect Their Profits Insurance companies are in business…
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