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What Damages May Be Recovered In An Inadequate Security Claim?
The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays' book The Authority on Inadequate/Negligent Security Claims in Georgia. If you have questions regarding negligent security, contact us at 770-934-8000. In an inadequate/negligent security claim, victims don't just have to cope with the physical and monetary damages inflicted upon them. The greatest harm that may be…
Read More »Attorney and Co-Creator Gary Martin Hays Excited About Personal Injury Court TV Show
Gary Martin Hays & Associates is proud to announce a brand-new TV show called Personal Injury Court. The show runs every weekday from 4 to 5 p.m. locally on Atlanta's CW Network and other stations across the nation. Attorney Gary Martin Hays is a co-creator, legal producer, and legal commentator for Personal Injury Court. He's…
Read More »Diagnosing and Treating Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder pain is a common complaint in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. The majority of problems involve soft tissue injuries, including muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. These injuries are often caused by repetitive motions, straining, falls, and car wrecks. If you are experiencing shoulder injury symptoms such as stiffness, weakness or feel like your…
Read More »Can You Qualify for Workers' Comp Benefits If You Are a Contracted Employee?
Under Georgia law, contract employees are eligible for workers' compensation, but some key questions need to be answered first. It all depends on the distinction between independent contractor and employee. Did the employer control the time, manner, methods, and means of the work performed by the worker? The Georgia Court of Appeals has established a…
Read More »How BrainScope Is Changing the Way Patients Are Diagnosed with TBI/Concussions
Tools and tests to diagnose brain injuries have come a long way in the last 10 years. But for many people, the only way they can find out if something is wrong internally is to schedule a costly CT scan or MRI (and these tests aren't always accurate). Some facilities around Metro Atlanta, including Grady…
Read More »Communicating With Your Attorney
So you hired a lawyer. Great! You now have a legal expert who can handle your case and the complexities that come with it. How you communicate with your attorney over the next weeks and months will significantly impact your claim. The First Meeting At Gary Martin Hays & Associates, we always try to meet…
Read More »Opening Up to Your Doctor About an Injury
Whether you've been hurt because of a car wreck, a work accident, an assault due to inadequate security or other negligence, it's crucial for you to communicate how you are feeling with the physician or medical staff treating you. Too many times, we've had clients who were hesitant about discussing their injury with their doctors.…
Read More »Handling a Personal Injury Case Yourself vs. Hiring a Lawyer
You've been hurt in a wreck, at work or other circumstances and you're faced with the decision: do I handle the insurance company and my personal injury claim on my own, or do I hire an attorney? There's a lot of stress that can come with this decision. You may have doubts or anxiety because…
Read More »The Dangers of Not Wearing a Seatbelt in the Back Seat
Many of us have heard this expression somewhere before: the back seat is less dangerous than the front seat. This false sense of security has led many to forego buckling up when riding in the back. This is dangerous for many reasons. The laws of physics don't just apply to front-seat passengers. In fact, not…
Read More »Emergency Car Accident Kit Checklist
Are you prepared just in case you're involved in a car wreck? Odds are it's going to happen at least 3 to 4 times during your life. In the heat of the moment, with adrenaline and stress rushing through you, it can be easy to forget what to do. Whether it's a minor fender bender…
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