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Tools and tests to diagnose brain injuries have come a long way in the last 10 years. But for many people, the only way they can find out if something is wrong internally is to schedule a costly CT scan or MRI (and these tests aren't always accurate). Some facilities around Metro Atlanta, including Grady…

So you hired a lawyer. Great! You now have a legal expert who can handle your case and the complexities that come with it. How you communicate with your attorney over the next weeks and months will significantly impact your claim. The First Meeting At Gary Martin Hays & Associates, we always try to meet…

Whether you've been hurt because of a car wreck, a work accident, an assault due to inadequate security or other negligence, it's crucial for you to communicate how you are feeling with the physician or medical staff treating you. Too many times, we've had clients who were hesitant about discussing their injury with their doctors.…

You've been hurt in a wreck, at work or other circumstances and you're faced with the decision: do I handle the insurance company and my personal injury claim on my own, or do I hire an attorney? There's a lot of stress that can come with this decision. You may have doubts or anxiety because…

We hear this phrase all the time from our clients: "I'm not the kind of person who sues." They are hesitant. And we understand why they feel this way. They don't want to be the "bad guy" or seem like they are being greedy. Popular culture often stereotypes personal injury lawyers and clients as eager…

We've covered the types, symptoms, and treatments for traumatic brain injuries after a wreck or work accident in a previous blog post. Sometimes the signs are obvious, but many times they are not. Here's how to find out if you're suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a wreck or work accident and…

Summer vacation is in full swing. To escape the heat and have fun, many people go to the pool, lake, river or beach. Only half of Americans know how to swim though, and drowning accidents can happen quickly, even to the most experienced swimmers. Who's At Risk? Children ages 1 to 4 have the highest…

Nothing can prepare you for the immediate and long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the effects it can have on your work, lifestyle, and relationships with family and friends. After a wreck, you may have blacked out and woken up in the hospital with no memory of the incident. Your TBI symptoms…