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What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?
In preparation for the release of Attorney Gary Martin Hays and Sarah Jett’s latest book, The Authority on Wrongful Death Claims in Georgia, we’re releasing a sneak peek of Chapter 2. As lawyers who have extensive knowledge regarding wrongful death cases in Georgia, they explain what exactly “wrongful death” means, examples of actions that can…
Read More »Fever After a Car Accident: Why You Might Have Internal Injuries
Serious car accidents in which one or more vehicles are totaled due to high speeds can wreak havoc on a person’s body. But even minor collisions can cause life-altering, hidden injuries depending on where a vehicle was struck. Internal bodily injury may be immediately apparent. However, symptoms can sometimes be delayed, the body unable to…
Read More »Study: Not All Distracted Driving Involves Cellphones
Like many other states, Georgia has a ban on the use of cellphones while driving. The statewide law, which was passed in 2018, prohibits the handling of cellphones for any reason. That's unless a cellphone is mounted, connected to a hands-free device, or used for emergency purposes. Georgia law enforcement officers have issued more than…
Read More »Atlanta Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer’s Guide On What Your Case Is Worth
One question we are often asked whenever a potential client calls our firms is: “What is my tractor-trailer accident case worth?” This is a great question and we can certainly understand why clients would want to know the answer. Their lives have been turned upside down because of someone else’s negligence. They want to know…
Read More »Signs of Wrist Fracture After a Car Accident
Updated October 6, 2022 Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and other traumatic events can cause the bones in the wrist to crack or shatter. In car crashes, a wrist fracture may be caused by locking the joint while bracing against the steering wheel, the airbag slamming into the hand, or a loose object flying…
Read More »Common Injuries After Being Rear-Ended
Car accident injuries and damages caused by a rear-end collision (when the front of a vehicle crashes into the back of another vehicle) can vary between a minor dent and bruising to a totaled car and traumatic brain injuries. Many often underestimate how injured they really are and how much medical care and repairs must…
Read More »Client Story: Having Gary Martin Hays on Your Side
Wendell sat at a red light, waiting for the signal to change when a large van rammed into the back of his jeep. His vehicle sustained severe damage to the bumper, tag, and spare tire. The force of the impact on the frame caused one of the back doors to become misaligned. The at-fault…
Read More »The GHSA warns of a potential rise in drunk driving crashes and traffic congestion as COVID-19 restrictions loosen
Life is almost back to normal in Georgia following the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few weeks, Governor Brian Kemp has continued to lift restrictions on businesses, according to an article in AJC. Restaurants and bars are now open under certain restrictions. In addition, gatherings of no more than 25 people…
Read More »3 Questions to Ask Whenever Surgery or a Medical Procedure Is Recommended
I would like to cover for you the top three questions I advocate you always ask your doctor whenever they recommend a surgical or medical procedure. I’ll give you some other questions to ask as well but I feel like these three are the most important ones for you to ask. And I’m basing my…
Read More »How an Atlanta Personal Injury Law Firm Investigates Tractor-Trailer Accidents
A complete, thorough, and aggressive investigation of the tractor-trailer wreck must occur as quickly as possible. Evidence can be lost. The skid marks at the scene of the wreck could be washed away by rain. Witnesses may not remember as many details if they are not contacted soon after the wreck. Photos of the scene…
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