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Atlanta Attorney on Best Ideas to Avoid Tire-Related Crashes
We've all had a flat tire at some point. For many drivers, it's nothing more than a frustrating ordeal. They end up arriving late to work because they had to pull over and replace their flat tire with a spare. The real danger of tire failure, however, is overlooked far too often. We place a…
Read More »What to Do After a Large Truck Accident
There's a good reason why tractor-trailers are nicknamed "40 tons of death on wheels." Even a relatively low impact collision can lead to serious, life-altering injuries or death. A four-door sedan typically weighs around 3,000 pounds. Compare that to a fully loaded truck that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Every 16 minutes in the…
Read More »Inadequate Security and Gunshot Victims
Gun violence often leaves its victims with severe or fatal injuries. Those who survive a shooting are left with emotional trauma and medical costs that could haunt them for years. But what if these catastrophic injuries could have been prevented in the first place? If you have questions about determining liability after a gun-related accident…
Read More »Atlanta Ranked as One of the Most Dangerous Places to Drive
After examining 30 metro areas, Gas Buddy ranked Atlanta fourth among cities for aggressive driving, just behind Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Sacramento. Gas Buddy shows fuel prices in real-time on its website and app. Using data from its app and the U.S. Census Bureau, they examined cities by population and frequency of aggressive driving events.…
Read More »Pedestrian Accidents On the Rise
On average, a pedestrian is killed in a collision every one and a half hours. In 2016, 16 percent of all traffic fatalities involved pedestrians. Last year, motor vehicle crashes killed 6,227 pedestrians. While fatalities have been reduced for other road users, pedestrian fatalities have risen 35 percent over the past decade. It's a disturbing…
Read More »DUI Crash Victims: Pursuing Compensation and Punitive Damages Against a Drunk Driver
It does not matter what you call it: driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, operating under the influence, or drunk driving. When someone drinks and drives, they are not only a danger to themselves but to everyone around them. DUI accidents tend to be much more serious than other types of accidents due to…
Read More »Get to Know Attorney Sarah R. Jett
Sarah R. Jett joined Gary Martin Hays & Associates in November 2013. She's a member and former president of the Forsyth County Bar Association, as well as a member of the 2018 Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy of the State Bar of Georgia. Recently, Sarah was selected as one of The National Trial Lawyers' Top…
Read More »Sexual Assaults in Nursing Homes Often Go Unreported
Senior centers are supposed to be places where the elderly can receive much needed medical care and comfort. An investigation by CBS46, however, uncovered a disturbing truth: incidents of sexual assault in assisted living facilities either go unreported or are ignored. According to data pulled from Medicare, at least six nursing homes in Georgia reported…
Read More »The Biggest Mistake People Make After a Car Accident
The hours and days after a car accident are chaos. There are so many important decisions to make while you're still reeling from the accident itself. One specific decision can have lasting negative effects on the compensation you receive: talking to the insurance company before talking to an attorney. Here are the reasons why this…
Read More »The Reason Why You Don’t Always Feel Pain Immediately After a Wreck
Car accidents happen fast. One moment, you're slowing down or crossing an intersection and the next moment you're slamming into an airbag or window. But other than feeling shocked or disoriented, you feel fine. You think: I don't need to go to the doctor, they won't find anything wrong with me. I need to save…
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