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Driving on I-285 — one of the busiest highways in the United States — is often challenging. When you throw giant flying tires from 18-wheelers into the mix, the situation can get very dangerous, very quickly. Recently, a former CBS 46 reporter found himself in this exact situation during a wild accident on I-285 South…

No one wants to be involved in a wreck. It’s not easy to think about — to prepare for something you never want to happen to you or your family. Odds are, however, that you will be involved in a few auto accidents throughout your life. Are you prepared to handle such an event if…

Back pain is the most common injury people experience from a crash, particularly after being rear-ended. Most injury victims wonder how long their pain will last and hope it goes away on its own. While some people do recover after a day or two, others suffer acute or chronic back pain. The reasons for this…

Driving through a road construction work zone in Georgia requires extra caution, but far too many motorists show a disregard for the safety of others and cause car accidents that result in severe injury or death. The experienced personal injury lawyers from the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C. examine the common…

Leg pain is fairly common after an accident, especially severe ones. If a vehicle is struck on the side at an angle or directly, a person is more likely to suffer trauma to the leg. Some causes of leg pain are more obvious than others, such as a broken bone or crushed leg. Other causes…

Thundershowers and heavy rains can turn a normal drive into a tense situation. Visibility becomes limited and there’s a chance you could hydroplane at any moment. What are the chances that you could be involved in an accident during a storm? How many accidents are caused by inclement weather? We’ll take a look at what…

If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the hassles you may have to deal with is diminished value. This is the amount of value your vehicle loses after a collision. Getting an estimate isn’t as simple as eyeballing the damage. Since the auto insurance company may have to cover the repair cost for…

Most motor vehicle technology increases the safety of drivers, their passengers, other motorists, and the public. Adaptive Cruise Control, however, might be having the opposite effect on the roadways of Georgia. Read on for details from a new study. A Step Beyond Traditional Cruise Control With traditional cruise control, a driver sets the speed of…

  Neck injuries are one of the most common complaints people have after being involved in a car crash. Attorney Gary Martin Hays discusses with Atlanta chiropractor Dr. Chris Connelly in a two-part segment about the diagnosis and treatment options available to those suffering from whiplash, neck pain, and other cervical issues. The transcript has…