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Gary Martin Hays: Giving Back to the Gwinnett Community
2020 was a tumultuous year, to say the least. When Georgia went into lockdown last spring, Gary Martin Hays and his team had to get creative with how to run a law firm in the middle of a pandemic. “As an essential service, we were fortunate enough to be able to keep our doors open…
Read More »Get a Duluth Personal Injury Lawyer You Can Trust
At the Duluth office of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, our top-tier team of local attorneys and case managers assist clients with personal injury, workers’ compensation, and wrongful death claims. We provide legal relief to injured victims who don’t know what to do or where to turn after a devastating accident. Attorney Gary Martin Hays…
Read More »Getting Workers' Compensation For An On-The-Job Meniscus Tear
An Atlanta attorney discusses how to get workers' compensation for a work-related meniscus tear. The meniscus is a C-shaped, rubbery piece of cartilage that provides cushioning and stability between the shinbone and thighbone. It acts as a shock absorber within the knee when you walk, climb stairs, or squat down to lift an object. There…
Read More »Why Hiring an Atlanta Personal Injury Attorney Is Worth It
Injuries and deaths from roadway accidents are an invisible epidemic. We hear about them on the radio, drive by them on the opposite side of the highway, and see the number of deaths posted up on electric signboards by the Georgia DOT. And then the unthinkable happens when you least expect it: another driver plows…
Read More »Why You’re Experiencing Diarrhea and Stomach Pain After a Wreck
Injuries in car accidents aren’t limited to common ailments such as whiplash or fractures. The body can react to the trauma of a crash in unusual and unexpected ways. You might experience symptoms days or weeks after an accident has occurred. This includes stomach pain, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal tract issues. Abdominal pain and injuries…
Read More »Lift Truck Accidents: What Are the Most Common Injuries?
Developed in the early 20th century, the lift truck is one of the most important and widely used pieces of equipment to lift and transport materials for short distances. The terms forklift truck, fork truck, and lift truck are interchangeable, although technically lift truck is a more accurate description because not all vehicles of this…
Read More »Hurt While Drunk at Work: Can You File for Workers’ Compensation?
According to the Official Code of Georgia: “No compensation shall be allowed for an injury or death due to intoxication by alcohol or being under the influence of marijuana or a controlled substance...” Exceptions may be made if a substance was lawfully prescribed by a physician and taken as directed. The statute sets forth the…
Read More »At-Home Treatment and When to See Doctor After a Car Accident
You don’t always feel your injuries immediately after a collision. Adrenaline and endorphins can mask your pain up to 48 hours after the crash has occurred. Feeling sore after a car accident, no matter how minor, is the most common symptom people experience. The reason for this soreness is due to microscopic injuries to soft…
Read More »Drunk Driving Accident and Injury Statistics for Georgia
Although drinking and driving rates have decreased over the past decade, too many people are injured or killed due to reckless drivers who choose to get behind the wheel while impaired. The best defense against a drunk, impaired, distracted, or speeding driver is to drive defensively and wear a seatbelt. However, even the most cautious…
Read More »How to Handle Car Accident Repairs, Towing, and Rental Costs
It is bad enough to suffer personal injuries caused by a car accident. Damage to your vehicle can also become a pain if you do not know what to do or how to do it. If your car was damaged in a wreck, it is our hope this information will help educate you about your…
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