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Why 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 More »How 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 More »What 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 More »Common 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…
Read More »What Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
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…
Read More »3 Questions to Ask Whenever Surgery or a Medical Procedure Is Recommended
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…
Read More »90+ Common Legal Terms and Definitions
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…
Read More »Gwinnett Small Business Spotlight #1: Featuring Dr. Connelly at Pain Free Atlanta
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…
Read More »Crushed Limbs and Amputations: How They Happen, First Aid Tips, and When to Get a Lawyer Involved
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…
Read More »A Legal Guide for People Addicted to or Injured by Vape Products
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…
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