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Accident Defined as an undesirable or unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and usually results in harm or injury. In a legal sense, it is an event that results in an injury but is not the fault of the injured person for which they seek compensation. When referring to a car accident, it is better to…
Read More »Do speed-related crashes increase with less traffic?
Speeding always puts motorists at risk on Atlanta roads. According to state crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,504 traffic fatalities across Georgia in 2018. Approximately 267 were speed-related. One thing that often keeps drivers from exceeding the speed limit is traffic congestion. With less traffic congestion due to COVID-19, more…
Read More »Gwinnett Small Business Spotlight #2: Featuring Robert Miller of 101 Bagel Cafe
Atlanta attorney Gary Martin Hays started Gwinnett Small Business Spotlight to help connect the community to small, locally owned businesses. In the words of attorney Hays, "When you buy from a small business, you're not helping a CEO buy a third home. You're helping a little girl get a dance lesson. You're helping a…
Read More »Gwinnett Small Business Spotlight #1: Featuring Dr. Connelly at Pain Free Atlanta
Small businesses are a critical part of our local economy. When you support small businesses, you not only help them stay open, but you also help our community. Atlanta personal injury attorney Gary Martin Hays has launched a video serious called Gwinnett Small Business Spotlight. The purpose of this series is to help connect the…
Read More »Hairline Fracture Symptoms After a Car Crash
During a car accident, the body is subjected to a tremendous amount of force. In the blink of an eye, your bones and internal organs suffer strain and damage. A strong enough impact can cause bones to crack or bruise. Sometimes these cracks are small. This type of bodily injury is known as a hairline…
Read More »Workers’ Compensation and Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Explained by a Lawyer
Under Georgia’s Workers’ Compensation Act, there are three types of permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits: Loss of a specific scheduled member (e.g., the worker loses a thumb); Loss of use of a specific scheduled member (e.g., the worker’s thumb is crushed and it is essentially non-functioning); or an impairment to the body as a…
Read More »Is Georgia one of the worst states in the country for pedestrian safety?
Pedestrians are the most susceptible to severe injuries and fatalities caused by negligent drivers. Unlike motorists, they don't have the protection of airbags and seat belts. And compared to many motorcyclists and bicyclists, they're not equipped with helmets and other protective gear. Where does Georgia stand when it comes to pedestrian safety? The bad…
Read More »How can I obtain financial support during COVID-19?
All of us have been affected in some way by the current health crisis, but those who have lost their jobs are struggling the most. If you’re wondering how you will make ends meet here in the state of Georgia, I’d like to quickly share some information that will hopefully help you navigate these difficult…
Read More »Workers’ Compensation and Medical Benefits Explained by a Lawyer
One of the mainstays of workers’ compensation insurance is that there will be timely, reliable medical care available for injured workers. According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer/insurer are required to furnish the employee: “...such medical, surgical, and hospital care and other treatment, items, and services which are prescribed by a licensed physician, including…
Read More »Workers’ Compensation and Wage Benefits Explained by a Lawyer
Under Georgia’s workers’ compensation system, there are three types of benefits an injured worker may be eligible to receive. These are: Indemnity Benefits (wage benefits); Medical Benefits; and Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (PPD). Too many times, people assume that you are also able to receive money for pain and suffering and emotional suffering — benefits…
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