New AI-driven technology is being developed to tackle one of the leading causes of truck accidents: drowsy driving. According to FleetOwner, fatigue-related crashes are a major risk in the trucking industry, but advancements in AI may soon help prevent these accidents. By monitoring driver alertness and detecting signs of fatigue in real-time, this technology has...
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Georgia Radio Alliance and Gary Martin Hays Unite to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C., has joined forces with the Georgia Radio Alliance and Samaritan's Purse for a statewide radiothon to raise critical funds for disaster relief efforts. Running until October 31, this radiothon is bringing communities across Georgia together...
Read MoreSapelo Island Gangway Collapse: What Happened and How Victims Can Seek Justice
The tragic collapse of a ferry dock gangway on Sapelo Island, Georgia, on October 19, 2024, has left the local community and families reeling. The catastrophic failure, which occurred during a Gullah-Geechee cultural celebration, led to the deaths of seven elderly individuals and left six others critically injured. The victims were part of a larger...
Read MoreJoin Us for Pints for a Purpose: Help Hurricane Victims Rebuild
At Gary Martin Hays & Associates, we believe in the power of community and giving back to those in need. That's why we're excited to announce our partnership with StillFire Brewing and 97.1 The River to host a special fundraiser, Pints for a Purpose, to support relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and...
Read MoreAre Negligent Security Claims in Georgia Hard To Win?
When property owners fail to provide adequate security, innocent people can get hurt. If you were injured because a property owner didn't take the necessary steps to ensure safety, you may have the right to hold them accountable. Understanding the elements of negligent security claims is key to getting the compensation you deserve. Whether you...
Read MoreWhy SUVs and Truck Sizes Must Shrink to Save Non-Passenger Lives
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed new vehicle rules that it says will reduce pedestrian deaths. For the first time ever, auto manufacturers would be required to study what happens to crash test dummies hit outside of a vehicle. The rules will likely cause the design of vehicles, particularly large ones like trucks...
Read MoreSeptember 20 Focuses on Concussion Education Nationwide
How car accidents cause concussions and other traumatic brain injuries Car accidents frequently result in serious injuries, with concussions being one of the most common and concerning. Recognizing the prevalence of these injuries, the Brain Injury Association of America has designated September 20 as National Concussion Awareness Day. "The purpose of National Concussion Awareness Day...
Read MoreExplosion Injury Attorney: Helping Families Recover After Injuries and Death
Explosions are one of the most devastating kinds of events. They often happen without warning and cause catastrophic injuries. Whether you were a bystander caught in an accident with a fuel tanker or a worker involved in a chemical fire, you do not have to handle the corporate lawyers and insurance companies on your own....
Read MoreNavigating the Aftermath of a Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle crash can happen suddenly and change life instantly with a swerve, screech, and impact. As a lawyer with more than three and a half decades of expertise in these cases, I'd like to talk about some of the typical injuries caused by motorcycle accidents, and how I can safeguard you and contribute substantially...
Read MoreHow to Handle Funeral Costs and Estate Planning After a Truck Accident Death
Tractor-trailers are sometimes referred to as "40 tons of Death on Wheels" due to their potential to cause severe accidents. In 2021, there were more than half a million accidents involving semi-trucks. More than 120,000 of these collisions caused injuries or fatalities. To put that into perspective, that means there are more than 300 serious...
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