All 50 states and the District of Columbia require children to be restrained when riding in a vehicle. These laws have saved many young lives, but some children (particularly those four and older) still ride without proper safety mechanisms. Children may also be injured or killed by a motor vehicle while as pedestrians while walking,...
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Georgia's Distracted Driving Laws Go Beyond Texting While Driving
Stay focused, Georgia: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month In Georgia, texting while driving is illegal, as is the use of mobile phones by teenage drivers behind the wheel. Nevertheless, distracted driving accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate in communities throughout the state, including Atlanta. In one recent year, the Georgia Governor's Office...
Read MoreWrong Way Car Accidents: A Deadly Problem That’s Getting Worse
A wrong-way accident occurs when a motorist drives in the opposite direction to the flow of traffic. Due to speed and the nature of head-on collisions, wrong-way crashes are often fatal. Although rare (wrong-way collisions make up only 1% of fatal accidents), the problem has gotten worse in recent years. Between 2015 and 2018, wrong-way...
Read MoreGary Martin Hays & Associates Backs Gilliland at Atlanta
Brings Safety Message to NASCAR Fans MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 13, 2023) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Gary Martin Hays & Associates, one of Georgia’s top personal injury law firms, announced today a partnership with Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Ford Mustang team. Gary Martin Hays & Associates will be the primary partner of...
Read MoreNew Study: More Action Needed To Reduce Impaired Driving
It’s well-known that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is an extremely dangerous behavior that leaves people seriously injured – sometimes fatally. Yet according to a new study, impaired driving remains a serious problem that is a major cause of car accidents in Georgia and states throughout the country. In its report “Alcohol,...
Read MoreInjured in an Uber/Lyft Rideshare Accident? Here’s What to Do
Uber and Lyft have completely changed the travel game, with more and more Americans using rideshare to get around for vacation, work, and basic errands. While taking an Uber or Lyft is convenient, studies have shown that ridesharing services have increased traffic congestion and reduced public transportation. This increase in automobile usage has contributed to...
Read MoreWhat Are the Odds of Surviving a High-Speed Motorcycle Crash?
Common sense tells us the faster a person is traveling, the more likely they will suffer a serious or fatal injury. With motorcycles, it doesn’t take much force for a rider (especially if they are not wearing a helmet or protective gear) to become injured in a crash. Between 2010 and 2020, motorcycle rider and...
Read MoreWhat Is KABCO? How Police Categorize Injuries After a Crash
As part of their investigation into a car accident, officers take statements and record injury information in the police crash report. Police officers are also required to make a note of any crash injuries and their severity that resulted from the wreck using the KABCO scale. KABCO, as defined by the guidelines established by the...
Read MoreWhat Are the Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Georgia?
Surviving loved ones may be entitled to compensation for their pain and losses. A wrongful death is a tragic occurrence that happens when a person's death is caused by the negligence, willful act, or indifference of another party. In some cases, victims pass away immediately after the incident. Other cases can be prolonged over months...
Read More6 Ways to Reduce Road Fatalities in Atlanta
Each year, more than 1.25 million lives are lost on the roads around the world. Georgia saw a surge in fatal crashes, with an estimated 1,806 deaths due to traffic accidents in 2021, along with tens of thousands of injuries. Traffic-related fatalities nowadays are often seen as “inevitable,” “unavoidable,” and “common.” That's just how things...
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