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New, Larger Vehicles: Safer for Occupants, Deadlier for Others
Newer vehicles are generally larger and safer than ever. Newer vehicles equipped with higher-end airbags and other safety features may also allow a driver to maintain more control in the immediate aftermath of a collision, which reduces rollovers and roadway departures. That's great news - unless you are in an accident with one. Those involved in…
Read More »Negligent Security in Georgia
The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays' most recent book The Authority on Inadequate/Negligent Security Claims in Georgia: The Definitive Guide for Attorneys, Injured Victims, & Their Families. Gary provides a peek behind the curtain at how the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates successfully represents clients with inadequate/negligent security claims…
Read More »Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer Opens New Location in South Atlanta/College Park
The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates is proud to announce the opening of a new location in South Atlanta in the city of College Park, Georgia. Founded in 1993, the law firm specializes in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, inadequate security, and Social Security disability claims. The College…
Read More »The Most Dangerous Vehicles on Atlanta Roads
Every year, government agencies and consumer watchdog groups compile data about the safest - and least safe - vehicles on the road. By researching new vehicles before purchasing, drivers can protect themselves by both preventing accidents and reducing the severity of injuries sustained in a crash. When Georgia motor vehicle accidents occur, a dedicated Atlanta…
Read More »Meet One of Our New Attorneys: Nikki Oates
Jessica "Nikki" Oates grew up in the beautiful north Georgia mountains of Rabun County and still considers it her true home. She graduated from Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia in 2008, then moved to Atlanta to work as a personal injury paralegal. "I have always had an interest in helping people, especially people who cannot…
Read More »Atlanta Teens Face Increased Risk of Fatal Car Accidents
Back to school season is an exciting time for Atlanta families. But it's also filled with risk for high school students, as large concentrations of young, inexperienced drivers increase the frequency of traffic accidents in and around school zones. If your teen has been injured in an auto accident, contact an experienced Atlanta car accident…
Read More »College Football Playoff: What You Need to Know Before Driving in Atlanta
The College Football Playoff national championship is here and Atlanta roadways are likely to be slammed with both frustrated commuters and eager fans as hundreds of thousands converge on the football capital of the South. The game between the University of Georgia and University of Alabama kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Mercedes-Benz…
Read More »Crashes, Injuries and Fatalities During the 2017 Holidays
The Georgia Department of Public Safety released the final holiday travel count for the 2017 Christmas and New Year's season as reported by Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies. The Christmas holiday travel period started 6 p.m. on Friday, December 22, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 26 (102 hours).…
Read More »Atlanta Parking Lot Attacks
Parking lots are a maze of cars and lanes - strangers rushing to and fro, often distracted by their devices or newly purchased items. Violence in a parking area can occur for any number of reasons, such as theft, road rage or alcohol. If you or someone you know has been the victim of…
Read More »Holiday Shopping Injuries in Atlanta
Unruly crowds, hectic parking lots and slippery conditions can make holiday shopping a dangerous task. Victims of parking lot car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and even violence on retail property may be entitled to be compensated for their injuries. After any type of holiday shopping accident, consult with an Atlanta personal injury attorney to learn about…
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