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What should I do if I was severely injured in a car wreck?
You may already be aware of the standard protocol after a car wreck: survey the crash scene, check on all parties involved, and call 911 if someone sustains a serious injury. Then, exchange insurance information with the other driver, call the police, take pictures of the crash scene, and speak to witness. You may then…
Read More »Gary Martin Hays & Associates Move Atlanta Office to Historic Ponce Condominium
The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates is pleased to announce they have moved their Atlanta office a few blocks west to Ponce de Leon Avenue. The new address is located at: 75 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30308. “The move will make it that much easier to serve…
Read More »What You Should Do If You're in a Car Accident While Pregnant
Getting into a wreck while pregnant is a worst-case scenario for many expectant mothers. You not only have to worry about your own health but also the health and well-being of your unborn child. Even if you are involved in a small fender-bender during your first trimester and don’t feel hurt, it is vital you…
Read More »Workers’ Compensation: We Understand This Is the Rest of Your Life
Ryan filed for workers’ compensation since he wasn’t able to work due to his injuries. He thought his employer and the business’s insurance company would be sympathetic to what he was going through. Then he realized they wanted nothing to do with him. “The only thing they want you to do is to go away…
Read More »Injured in a car wreck? Beware of doctors who seek to fill their own pockets.
So you were just involved in a car wreck. You did all the right things: exchanged insurance information with the other driver, took pictures of the crash scene, and wrote down the names and phone numbers of witnesses. You even obtained a copy of the police report. All your ducks are in a row and…
Read More »Everything You Need to Know About Rear-End Collisions and What to Do Afterward
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident. They account for 1.7 million accidents each year, leaving 17,000 dead and more than 500,000 injured. Odds are you will be involved in at least one or two fender-benders during your lifetime. Make sure you are prepared with our handy car accident checklist. Then call…
Read More »Symptoms to Look Out for After a Car Accident
Accidents are sudden, violent events that can leave a person shaken and fearful. Unless the crash is truly devastating though, many people may not realize they are injured until later. Injury symptoms from a car accident can take up to 24 hours or more to manifest. We covered the reason for this in a previous…
Read More »Client Story: I Would A Million Percent Recommend Gary Martin Hays’s Office
Gainesville, GA It was a typical workday. A delivery had just come in and Angela set about stocking the back room with the new shipment. As she shifted a large box aside to retrieve an order, two other boxes above her began to fall. Instinctively, Angela twisted to catch them. Then she heard a…
Read More »Georgia Motorcycle Crash Injury Statistics
While riding a motorcycle is statistically safer, riders who are involved in crashes are far more likely to sustain severe, life-threatening injuries than drivers of passenger vehicles. Motorcycle crashes don’t happen often, but when they do, they often leave riders with severe, long-lasting injuries. A crash can also damage or total a motorcycle, creating additional…
Read More »Crushed Limbs and Amputations: How They Happen, First Aid Tips, and When to Get a Lawyer Involved
Nothing can prepare a person for the trauma of losing an extremity. Many of the legal cases we deal with are caused by severe car crashes, tractor-trailer accidents, nursing home neglect, and dangerous work environments. Amputations can be a painful procedure to endure and recover from. The amputee’s life will change in significant ways that…
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