Distracted driving is one of the top contributors to motor vehicle accidents. In 2019, an estimated 424,000 people were injured and more than 3,000 people were killed in auto accidents involving distracted drivers. While less common, distracted driving accidents involving truckers do happen. And a distracted truck driver is a recipe for disaster. A truck...
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How to Take Care of Someone With a Traumatic Brain Injury
As attorneys who handle grievous injuries stemming from car accidents, workplace accidents, and other traumatic events, we have witnessed first-hand how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) impact victims and their families. This educational guide is to help you better understand your loved one’s injuries and show how you can be supportive of them during the recovery...
Read MoreRight After a Car Accident: 9 Crucial Ways to Protect Yourself
No one wants to be involved in a wreck. It’s not easy to think about — to prepare for something you never want to happen to you or your family. Odds are, however, that you will be involved in a few auto accidents throughout your life. Are you prepared to handle such an event if...
Read MoreWhat to Do About Back Pain Following a Car Accident
Back pain is the most common injury people experience from a crash, particularly after being rear-ended. Most injury victims wonder how long their pain will last and hope it goes away on its own. While some people do recover after a day or two, others suffer acute or chronic back pain. The reasons for this...
Read MoreHow to Drive Safely in Georgia Work Zones
Driving through a road construction work zone in Georgia requires extra caution, but far too many motorists show a disregard for the safety of others and cause car accidents that result in severe injury or death. The experienced personal injury lawyers from the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C. examine the common...
Read MoreWhen Should You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
The decision to hire a lawyer is difficult on its own. If you need a personal injury lawyer, you probably feel pressured by time constraints or are worried about finding the right law firm to take care of you. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Georgia is typically two years. There are...
Read MoreLeg Pain After a Crash: What Your Symptoms Could Mean
Leg pain is fairly common after an accident, especially severe ones. If a vehicle is struck on the side at an angle or directly, a person is more likely to suffer trauma to the leg. Some causes of leg pain are more obvious than others, such as a broken bone or crushed leg. Other causes...
Read MoreWhy Storms Cause More Accidents Than Normal
Thundershowers and heavy rains can turn a normal drive into a tense situation. Visibility becomes limited and there’s a chance you could hydroplane at any moment. What are the chances that you could be involved in an accident during a storm? How many accidents are caused by inclement weather? We’ll take a look at what...
Read MoreWhy Are There So Many Ads for Personal Injury Lawyers?
Advertisements for lawyers seem to be everywhere. Whether it's for our law firm or others, you see them on TV, hear them on the radio, or pass by their billboards on the highway. You may have wondered: why are there so many personal injury attorneys advertising in Atlanta and across Georgia? Simply put, there...
Read MoreSpinal Stenosis: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Treatment After an Accident
Updated November 3, 3022 In a crash or other type of severe accident, it’s common for victims to experience neck pain, back pain, and even injuries to their spinal column. Discs in particular are vulnerable to sudden jolts or twists, causing them to bulge or rupture. What Is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a narrowing...
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