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In observation of National Teen Driver Safety Week, we urge parents to have a discussion with their teens about driving safety. Currently, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among teens 15 to 18 years old in the U.S. Common factors include alcohol or drug use, distracted driving, falling asleep at the wheel, and…

*This post has been updated to reflect revisions to the new law that went into effect on February 18, 2019. If you drive anywhere in metro Atlanta during the morning rush hour, chances are you will see someone illegally pass a school bus stopped or about to stop for children to load. Whether this is…

The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays's best-selling book The Authority On Personal Injury Claims in Georgia. If you are injured in a car crash and have questions about your rights, give us a call at 770-934-8000. So you've been hurt in a car wreck and it was not your fault. The insurance…

All businesses should take a proactive and serious interest in creating a safe environment on their premises.  But that doesn't always happen. Some businesses owners, particularly small businesses, do not report crimes against their establishments. This may be due to pessimism (the guilty party will never be found, so what's the point) or fear (this…

It doesn't seem like a week goes by without a tractor-trailer accident occurring on a Georgia road or highway. Truck drivers are human beings - they can and do make mistakes, such as driving while fatigued, impaired or distracted. These mistakes can take the form of improper turns, lane drifting or braking late. Tractor-trailer accident…

Bicyclists are among the most vulnerable road users in Atlanta, lacking the same kind of structural and technological protections as occupants of motor vehicles. Their smaller profile makes them tougher to see and places them at higher risk of serious injury and death than those in cars, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Despite accounting for only three percent of vehicles on the road, 11 percent of fatal vehicles crashes involve motorcycles. The causes for such accidents are always different and it's important to have an experienced motorcycle accident attorney at your side. Motorcycles are riskier than motor vehicles because the rider is exposed to other vehicles, the…

The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays' best-selling book The Authority On Workers' Compensation Claims in Georgia. If you have questions about your rights after a work injury, give us a call at 770-934-8000. Chapter 7 - Can I Sue My Employer? The Exclusive Remedy Rule A question that we consistently receive from…

Maybe you or someone you know is just learning how to get a feel for operating a motor vehicle - a driving guide is probably their go-to for safety advice. Most likely you are already an expert driver but safety and security tips are still important to your health and well-being. If you're worried about…

Georgia motorcycle accidents can devastate a person's life. And most motorcycle accidents occur due to another driver's reckless or negligent behavior. As a result, injured motorcyclists might think that all they have to do is sign off on a settlement with the at-fault driver's insurance company. Despite their slick marketing slogans, those folks aren't "on…