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Pedestrian Accidents On the Rise
On average, a pedestrian is killed in a collision every one and a half hours. In 2016, 16 percent of all traffic fatalities involved pedestrians. Last year, motor vehicle crashes killed 6,227 pedestrians. While fatalities have been reduced for other road users, pedestrian fatalities have risen 35 percent over the past decade. It's a disturbing…
Read More »DUI Crash Victims: Pursuing Compensation and Punitive Damages Against a Drunk Driver
It does not matter what you call it: driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, operating under the influence, or drunk driving. When someone drinks and drives, they are not only a danger to themselves but to everyone around them. DUI accidents tend to be much more serious than other types of accidents due to…
Read More »Get to Know Attorney Sarah R. Jett
Sarah R. Jett joined Gary Martin Hays & Associates in November 2013. She's a member and former president of the Forsyth County Bar Association, as well as a member of the 2018 Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy of the State Bar of Georgia. Recently, Sarah was selected as one of The National Trial Lawyers' Top…
Read More »Sexual Assaults in Nursing Homes Often Go Unreported
Senior centers are supposed to be places where the elderly can receive much needed medical care and comfort. An investigation by CBS46, however, uncovered a disturbing truth: incidents of sexual assault in assisted living facilities either go unreported or are ignored. According to data pulled from Medicare, at least six nursing homes in Georgia reported…
Read More »The Biggest Mistake People Make After a Car Accident
The hours and days after a car accident are chaos. There are so many important decisions to make while you're still reeling from the accident itself. One specific decision can have lasting negative effects on the compensation you receive: talking to the insurance company before talking to an attorney. Here are the reasons why this…
Read More »The Reason Why You Don’t Always Feel Pain Immediately After a Wreck
Car accidents happen fast. One moment, you're slowing down or crossing an intersection and the next moment you're slamming into an airbag or window. But other than feeling shocked or disoriented, you feel fine. You think: I don't need to go to the doctor, they won't find anything wrong with me. I need to save…
Read More »How to Get Medical Treatment After a Wreck When You Don't Have Health Insurance
Just because you don't have health insurance doesn't mean you're out of options. There are three ways our firm can help you cover medical treatment and avoid paying out of pocket. #1: Med-Pay Coverage When a person who's been injured in a crash comes to us and reveals that they don't have health insurance, one…
Read More »The Serious Nature of Slipped Discs, An Accident Attorney Discusses
A lot of people talk about pain from slipped or herniated discs, especially after a car accident or work-related injury. However, not many know what a disc is, or how to differentiate between different disc injuries. Here's what you should know about the different types, symptoms and treatments for disc injuries. Bulge, herniation or facet injury? Discs are soft…
Read More »Crash, Accident, Wreck or Collision: What's the Difference?
You might be saying, 'They're all the same thing, right?' Not exactly. When you listen to the latest radio report, watch a news update or check map notifications on your smartphone, you'll often see the word "accident" used to describe a traffic incident. The problem is, the word "accident" isn't very useful when describing a…
Read More »Car Accident Lawyer: Why You Should Hire Someone Who Specializes in Personal Injury Claims
Hiring a lawyer after an auto accident is an important decision. You want to hire the right one but there are so many choices. How do you know which law firm is right for you? The first thing to look for is whether or not the attorney you are researching specializes in personal injury. Personal…
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