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The safest day to drive is Tuesday. That's according to a study done by Avvo, a legal referral and review site, that analyzed data from the NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2016. The study looked at how many car crash fatalities occurred each day of the week and at what time. Of the...

Almost 300,000 people call Clayton County, Georgia home. There are many reasons why it is a great place to live but both residents and visitors need to be aware of dangerous driving locations in the area. Specifically, data has shown that four intersections stand out as most deadly in the county when it comes to...

A recent report has linked Roundup, one of the most popular herbicides in the world, to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. Roundup is frequently used as a weed killer for gardens and lawns by homeowners, landscapers, farmers, groundskeepers, and commercial gardeners. Created by Monsanto, the herbicide began selling in 1974. Its primary ingredient is...

As we approach Veterans Day, we're reminded of the sacrifices the members of our military have made to protect our freedom. This year, we're giving something back. This coming Monday, November 12, we're launching Scholarships for Veterans and Their Families. Gary Martin Hays & Associates is teaming up with The Bert Show to give away $1,000...

The world of workers' compensation in Georgia is a maze of complex legalities and practices. There are, however, some basics that every working person should know. Now, thanks to a video on YouTube, that information is available in a way that is easy to understand. In the video, Atlanta-based personal injury lawyer Gary Martin Hays breaks down the three types of...

Millions of elderly and vulnerable adults suffering from chronic conditions, trauma or illness depend on long-term care because they cannot take care of themselves. In the U.S., roughly 1.5 million people reside in nursing homes - more than half are 85 years or older. In Georgia, 10 percent of citizens are 65 years or older...

In observation of National Teen Driver Safety Week, we urge parents to have a discussion with their teens about driving safety. Currently, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among teens 15 to 18 years old in the U.S. Common factors include alcohol or drug use, distracted driving, falling asleep at the wheel, and...

*This post has been updated to reflect revisions to the new law that went into effect on February 18, 2019. If you drive anywhere in metro Atlanta during the morning rush hour, chances are you will see someone illegally pass a school bus stopped or about to stop for children to load. Whether this is...

The following is an excerpt from Gary Martin Hays's best-selling book The Authority On Personal Injury Claims in Georgia. If you are injured in a car crash and have questions about your rights, give us a call at 770-934-8000. So you've been hurt in a car wreck and it was not your fault. The insurance...