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As the weather turns cooler and the trees turn to vibrant reds and golds, motorcyclists flock to the open road for several weeks of superb riding before winter sets in. The Lake Lanier area in particular offers riders highly scenic routes and stretches of picturesque winding highway. But with this enjoyment comes real danger. Motorcycle…

Losing someone you love is always hard. But when it happens suddenly in a motorcycle accident, the pain can feel even worse. It’s confusing, scary, and deeply heartbreaking. I understand what your family is going through. I’m attorney Gary Martin Hays, and I’ve helped thousands of Georgia families after tragic accidents. My goal is to…

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Georgia. Injured riders can speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer for a free consultation.

A motorcycle crash can happen suddenly and change life instantly with a swerve, screech, and impact. As a lawyer with more than three and a half decades of expertise in these cases, I'd like to talk about some of the typical injuries caused by motorcycle accidents, and how I can safeguard you and contribute substantially…

May marks the annual observance of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This period is designated to encourage sharing the road with bikers and following safe driving practices to help prevent motorcycle accidents. The Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) plays an important role in this initiative. It aims to educate motorists and motorcyclists…

During a motorcycle crash, riders have a much higher risk of suffering an internal head injury due to how exposed they are on the road. While wearing a helmet can help prevent skull fractures and severe brain injuries, riders may still suffer a head injury that requires hospitalization and follow-up care. In rare cases, a…

Drivers need to watch for motorcycles and share the road May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and it serves as an important reminder to share the road with motorcyclists. With more than 8 million registered motorcycles in the United States, it is crucial for drivers to take precautions to prevent motorcycle accidents and fatalities on…

For motorcyclists and bicyclists, road rash is a painful yet common injury that occurs when a rider falls and slides across the road, sidewalk, or ground. A fall can be caused by loss of balance, debris, or uneven terrain. Most falls result in light road rash and are not life-threatening. But a severe fall, often…

Common sense tells us the faster a person is traveling, the more likely they will suffer a serious or fatal injury. With motorcycles, it doesn’t take much force for a rider (especially if they are not wearing a helmet or protective gear) to become injured in a crash. Between 2010 and 2020, motorcycle rider and…

Motorcyclists are at the greatest risk of injury and death when making left turns or when a car is turning left at an intersection. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 53% of intersection crashes involve left turns (only 6% involve right turns!). In other words, crossing an intersection to make a left turn is…