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I would like to cover for you the top three questions I advocate you always ask your doctor whenever they recommend a surgical or medical procedure. I’ll give you some other questions to ask as well but I feel like these three are the most important ones for you to ask. And I’m basing my...

Accident Defined as an undesirable or unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and usually results in harm or injury. In a legal sense, it is an event that results in an injury but is not the fault of the injured person for which they seek compensation. When referring to a car accident, it is better to...

Small businesses are a critical part of our local economy. When you support small businesses, you not only help them stay open, but you also help our community. Atlanta personal injury attorney Gary Martin Hays has launched a video serious called Gwinnett Small Business Spotlight. The purpose of this series is to help connect the...

Nothing can prepare a person for the trauma of losing an extremity. Many of the legal cases we deal with are caused by severe car crashes, tractor-trailer accidents, nursing home neglect, and dangerous work environments. Amputations can be a painful procedure to endure and recover from. The amputee’s life will change in significant ways that...

Marketed as the slick new alternative to cigarettes, vaping has surged in popularity among teens and young adults. But this surge has come with serious consequences, including lung injuries and death. What Is Vaping? A vape is an alternative name for e-cigarette products. E-cigarettes may also be referred to as “e-cigs,” “e-hookahs,” “vape pens,” and...

A torn meniscus can be a painful, debilitating injury. Even worse, your injury may be the result of a violent car crash or work accident, leaving you unable to drive, work efficiently or pursue daily activities or hobbies you enjoy. A severe knee injury may require expensive surgery and physical therapy, which you can’t afford....

The rotator cuff refers to a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to cover (cuff) the shoulder joint. They keep the arm bone stabilized and attached to the shoulder socket and allow for smooth, fluid rotational movement. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, roughly two million people in the U.S....

One question we are often asked whenever a potential client calls our firm is: “What is my case worth?” This is a great question and we certainly understand why clients would want to know the answer. They have had their lives turned upside down because of someone else’s negligence. They want to know whether or...

Facet injuries are painful, lingering issues due to damage of one or more facet joints along the spine. They are difficult to spot on a scan and sometimes a sufferer’s pain is ignored either because the injury does not show up or they are younger. This can leave some injured victims who try to get...

Bones are not easily broken — they are flexible, to a degree. When they crack or break, it is usually due to some sort of extreme force, such as violent car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, work injuries or gunshots. Treating broken bones or bone fractures can be incredibly expensive. The injured body part or...