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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…
Read More »20,000 Teens Skip Driving Test in Georgia
For better or worse, the state of Georgia has allowed teen drivers the option to automatically get their license online in lieu of a road test during the coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made after parents asked Governor Brian Kemp for a waiver since road tests had been canceled. So far, around 20,000 teenagers between…
Read More »Attorney Spotlight: Making a Difference in Our Communities
Each of our attorneys at Gary Martin Hays & Associates is involved in community outreach and support. Georgia is our home, so it is important to us all to invest in our vibrant and growing neighborhoods and provide compassionate outreach to those less fortunate. If you would like to help or join any of the…
Read More »90+ Common Legal Terms and Definitions
Accident Defined as an undesirable or unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and usually results in harm or injury. In a legal sense, it is an event that results in an injury but is not the fault of the injured person for which they seek compensation. When referring to a car accident, it is better to…
Read More »Do speed-related crashes increase with less traffic?
Speeding always puts motorists at risk on Atlanta roads. According to state crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,504 traffic fatalities across Georgia in 2018. Approximately 267 were speed-related. One thing that often keeps drivers from exceeding the speed limit is traffic congestion. With less traffic congestion due to COVID-19, more…
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