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3 Easy Ways to Reduce Boating Accidents and Injuries
There are so many great places to enjoy the summer and cool off in Georgia. But while you're boating on Lake Lanier or kayaking down the Chattahoochee, it behooves us to remember how to stay safe around water. According to the United States Coast Guard, there were nearly 4,300 boating accidents in 2017 that resulted…
Read More »What to Do If Someone's Negligence Caused a Loved One to Drown
Summer vacation is in full swing. To escape the heat and have fun, many people go to the pool, lake, river or beach. Only half of Americans know how to swim though, and drowning accidents can happen quickly, even to the most experienced swimmers. Who's At Risk? Children ages 1 to 4 have the highest…
Read More »Getting to Know Attorney Shaun Carter
Shaun Carter is the latest attorney to join the team at Gary Martin Hays & Associates. It's been over one year since he started back in April 2018, so it's time we introduced Shaun to everyone so you can learn a little bit more about him. Shaun was born and raised in Fayetteville, Georgia, a…
Read More »What Are the Odds of Getting Into a Car Accident?
If you're anything like the average driver, then being involved in a crash, whether minor or major, is statistically inevitable. According to the car insurance industry, the average driver gets in a car wreck every 17.9 years. Which means if you got your license at 16, odds are you'll be involved in a collision by…
Read More »An Atlanta Attorney on the Best Ideas to Avoid Bicycle Accidents
More residents throughout Atlanta are discovering the economic and health benefits of bicycling, as opposed to getting around by car. In fact, bicycling has grown significantly within the last 10 years. In 2016, the city finally made the top 50 most bike-friendly cities in the United States - ranking at number 43. While this is…
Read More »Workers’ Compensation: What If You’re Injured in the Parking Lot or While Driving?
The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays' best-selling book The Authority On Workers' Compensation Claims in Georgia. If you have questions about your rights after a work injury, give us a call at 770-934-8000. Under Georgia law, the Workers' Compensation Act covers personal injuries, deaths, and occupational diseases that arise "out of and…
Read More »Women Are More Likely to Be Injured in Wrecks
They don't make 'em like they used to - and that's a good thing. Mandatory seatbelt laws, speed limit reductions, and airbags have saved countless lives. But there's a flaw in the system. Women are less likely than men to be involved in a collision but when a crash happens they are more likely to…
Read More »Atlanta Scooter Accidents and Injuries
The hip, new trend in transportation is the electric scooter and it has noticeably taken over the streets of Atlanta. Affordable and easy-to-use with the touch of an app, people are hopping onto a Bird, Lime or Jump and using them to commute, tour or travel. Unfortunately, Atlanta's streets aren't very friendly to alternative transportation…
Read More »Traumatic Brain Injury After a Wreck or Fall: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
Nothing can prepare you for the immediate and long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the effects it can have on your work, lifestyle, and relationships with family and friends. After a wreck, you may have blacked out and woken up in the hospital with no memory of the incident. Your TBI symptoms…
Read More »Is the Georgia Hands-Free Law Working?
Distracted driving can take many forms: texting, messing with the radio, eating and drinking, or talking with a passenger. Anything that takes your attention from the road is dangerous. According to the NHTSA, if you're holding and talking on your phone, you are four times as likely to be involved in a crash; eight times…
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