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On Thursday, January 28, a liquid nitrogen leak at a Gainesville poultry plant killed six people and led to multiple hospitalizations with at least three in critical condition. Poultry plants use liquid nitrogen in their refrigeration systems. The cause of the leak is unknown at this time, and firefighters, OSHA, and Georgia’s fire marshal are...

Attorney Gary Martin Hays has worked as a personal injury attorney for injured victims here in Georgia since 1993. Prior to that, he actually worked for a law firm that represented the people that caused the wrecks. The law firm’s main office has been located in Duluth, Georgia since 2005. To better serve the people...

At the Duluth office of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, our top-tier team of local attorneys and case managers assist clients with personal injury, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death claims. We provide legal relief to injured victims who don’t know what to do or where to turn after a devastating accident. Attorney Gary Martin Hays...

Injuries and deaths from roadway accidents are an invisible epidemic. We hear about them on the radio, drive by them on the opposite side of the highway, and see the number of deaths posted up on electric signboards by the Georgia DOT. And then the unthinkable happens when you least expect it: another driver plows...

Put experience on your side after your accident Whether you've been hurt in a slip and fall, injured due to negligent security, or any other type of accident on someone else's premises, you have rights under Georgia law. To protect those rights, however, you need to take strong and immediate legal action. Premises liability is...

You need a lawyer, but you’re worried about how much they cost. How can you possibly afford one? After all, lawyers are incredibly expensive… right? The good news is cost depends on the type of lawyer you hire. You’d be surprised at how affordable some attorneys actually are. At our firm, it’s simple to hire...

If you’re going out this year to trick-or-treat, make sure you and your kids are fully prepared for all of the hazards they may encounter before having some spooktacular fun. By following basic safety measures, everyone can have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. Guidelines for parents: Never let your child head out alone, especially if...

One question I am often asked whenever a potential client calls my firm is: “What is my case worth?” And this is a great question and I can certainly understand why clients would want to know the answer. Their lives have been turned upside down because of someone else’s negligence. They want to know whether...

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...