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The Intersection Radio Show Expands Across Georgia with Faith, Country Music, and Uplifting Stories
How Gary Martin Hays Is Reaching Listeners with Hope, Music, and Life Lessons For years, Attorney Gary Martin Hays has been a trusted voice for injury victims across Georgia. Now, his voice is reaching even more people in a new way — through their car radios and favorite streaming apps. “The Intersection,” his faith-based country…
Read More »Georgia Secures $2.78 Million for Injury Prevention Efforts Across the State
To reduce car accident injuries and improve road safety, Georgia has been awarded $2.78 million to support a variety of accident-prevention initiatives. These projects will focus on educating drivers and improving the collection of critical accident data to help state officials make informed decisions. “This long-standing, unique partnership between highway safety and public health helps…
Read More »Georgia Among States Setting Higher Pedestrian Death Targets
Loophole removes restriction on federal funds According to Smart Growth America, Georgia ranks ninth for highest per capita pedestrian deaths in the United States. It seems natural to set a goal to reduce fatalities. But for 2024, the state has set a formal federal goal to increase the number of expected pedestrian deaths. It has…
Read More »New Year’s Resolutions for Drivers with Bad Habits
There are bad drivers everywhere. You've seen them on the streets of Atlanta and on highways throughout Georgia. Some are speeding or driving aggressively. Others are on the phone or dozing off behind the wheel. Too often, these types of bad driving habits result in car accidents that leave people seriously injured. Most drivers admit…
Read More »New Study: More Action Needed To Reduce Impaired Driving
It’s well-known that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is an extremely dangerous behavior that leaves people seriously injured – sometimes fatally. Yet according to a new study, impaired driving remains a serious problem that is a major cause of car accidents in Georgia and states throughout the country. In its report “Alcohol,…
Read More »What Are the Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?
Surviving loved ones may be entitled to compensation for their pain and losses. A wrongful death is a tragic occurrence that happens when a person's death is caused by the negligence, willful act, or indifference of another party. In some cases, victims pass away immediately after the incident. Other cases can be prolonged over months…
Read More »5 Common Traffic Violations That Lead To Car Accidents
Drivers put themselves and others in danger when they violate traffic laws. Police officers in Atlanta and other communities throughout Georgia issue hundreds of thousands of traffic tickets each year. On average, local police officers and state troopers from the Georgia State Patrol issue more than 800,000 traffic citations each year for three particular violations,…
Read More »National Concussion Awareness Day Shines a Spotlight on Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, every year, there are roughly 3 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. Yet despite being the most common type of traumatic brain injuries people suffer in accidents, concussions are still wildly misunderstood and misdiagnosed. National Concussion Awareness Day was created to shift the…
Read More »Georgia Participates in 'Operation Southern Slow Down' to Curb Speeding
The 6th annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” is being called a success by law enforcement officers in Georgia, who were out in full force last month cracking down on speeding drivers as part of the multistate enforcement and education campaign. Operation Southern Slow Down took place in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee from…
Read More »Employee Rights Under the Workers’ Compensation Act of Georgia
Whenever an employee is hurt on the job, it is extremely important that the injured worker understand all of their rights. As far as the insurance company is concerned, the less a worker knows about their benefits, the better. Workers should also know that the insurance companies and lawyers that represent their workplace do not…
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