Every state has an established deadline within which an injured victim must either settle a personal injury claim or file a civil lawsuit. Under Georgia law, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is set at two years. If the claim is not settled and a lawsuit has not been filed within the two-year...
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Spinal Cord Injuries: Types, Treatment, and Compensation After an Accident
A spinal cord injury may be caused by damage to any part of the vertebrae, ligaments, discs, or nerves, often causing permanent changes to a person’s strength, sensitivity, and other bodily functions. An injury to the spinal cord is more than just physical — it often affects a person mentally, emotionally, and socially. Spinal Cord...
Read MoreYour Marietta Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been hurt in a car wreck or injured at work and live in or around Cobb County, then our team of accident attorneys is here to protect you and your rights. We offer legal services for personal injury (auto accidents, nursing home abuse, social security disability, etc.), workers’ compensation, and wrongful death claims....
Read MoreCatastrophic Injuries and Deaths at Gainesville Poultry Plant
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...
Read MoreMeet Your Local Lithonia Personal Injury Lawyer: Gary Martin Hays
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...
Read MoreGet a Duluth Personal Injury Lawyer You Can Trust
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...
Read MoreWhy Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Is Worth It
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...
Read MoreHow Your Attorney Can Help You Build a Premises Liability Case
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...
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Think You Can’t Afford an Attorney
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...
Read MoreCommon Sense Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treating
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...
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