If you are suffering from neck pain after a car accident, you are not alone. It is the most frequently reported injury after a car accident. While many are victims, few people understand how minor neck pain can develop into major injuries.   To better understand these complicated injuries, we sat down with Georgia trauma injury expert Dr. Chris Connelly....

The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays' best-selling book The Authority On Inadequate/Negligent Security Claims in Georgia. If you have questions about your rights after being assaulted on a business's property, give us a call at 770-934-8000. CHAPTER 2 The victim of a criminal attack can present a negligent/inadequate security claim based upon...

We all know it's more dangerous to drive in rush hour traffic and inclement weather but the holidays, in particular, can be quite deadly. During the Christmas and New Year season, alcohol-related crashes skyrocket, killing hundreds and seriously injuring many more. Holiday gatherings such as Memorial Day and Fourth of July mean increased traffic as...

The safest day to drive is Tuesday. That's according to a study done by Avvo, a legal referral and review site, that analyzed data from the NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2016. The study looked at how many car crash fatalities occurred each day of the week and at what time. Of the...

Almost 300,000 people call Clayton County, Georgia home. There are many reasons why it is a great place to live but both residents and visitors need to be aware of dangerous driving locations in the area. Specifically, data has shown that four intersections stand out as most deadly in the county when it comes to...

A recent report has linked Roundup, one of the most popular herbicides in the world, to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. Roundup is frequently used as a weed killer for gardens and lawns by homeowners, landscapers, farmers, groundskeepers, and commercial gardeners. Created by Monsanto, the herbicide began selling in 1974. Its primary ingredient is...

As we approach Veterans Day, we're reminded of the sacrifices the members of our military have made to protect our freedom. This year, we're giving something back. This coming Monday, November 12, we're launching Scholarships for Veterans and Their Families. Gary Martin Hays & Associates is teaming up with The Bert Show to give away $1,000...

The world of workers' compensation in Georgia is a maze of complex legalities and practices. There are, however, some basics that every working person should know. Now, thanks to a video on YouTube, that information is available in a way that is easy to understand. In the video, Atlanta-based personal injury lawyer Gary Martin Hays breaks down the three types of...

Millions of elderly and vulnerable adults suffering from chronic conditions, trauma or illness depend on long-term care because they cannot take care of themselves. In the U.S., roughly 1.5 million people reside in nursing homes - more than half are 85 years or older. In Georgia, 10 percent of citizens are 65 years or older...

In observation of National Teen Driver Safety Week, we urge parents to have a discussion with their teens about driving safety. Currently, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among teens 15 to 18 years old in the U.S. Common factors include alcohol or drug use, distracted driving, falling asleep at the wheel, and...