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Burn Injury Lawyer: Treatment and Compensation
Nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. seek medical care for burn injuries each year, with 40,000 cases requiring hospitalization and 4,000 dying due to their injuries. Severe, life-threatening burns require specialized medical care and cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in ongoing treatment. They often leave sufferers physically altered and may require multiple…
Read More »Pedestrian Accidents in Georgia Are on the Rise
The pedestrian fatality rate in Georgia has reached a critical point. Statistical data reveals a harsh reality that pedestrians face a significantly higher risk here compared to many other parts of the country. According to the latest data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, Georgia consistently ranks among the states with the highest pedestrian fatality…
Read More »Concussion and Brain Swelling Symptoms After a Motorcycle Accident
During a motorcycle crash, riders have a much higher risk of suffering an internal head injury due to how exposed they are on the road. While wearing a helmet can help prevent skull fractures and severe brain injuries, riders may still suffer a head injury that requires hospitalization and follow-up care. In rare cases, a…
Read More »How Much to Ask for in a Personal Injury Settlement
Remember: Settlement is a compromise, not a win-or-lose situation. The amount of compensation an injured victim may receive in a personal injury settlement depends on a variety of factors. Injury severity, hospitalization, surgery, physical therapy, emotional trauma, and most importantly, insurance coverage, all play a part in determining the final dollar amount in an injury…
Read More »Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 2023: Know the Facts and Learn Tips to Prevent Crashes
Drivers need to watch for motorcycles and share the road May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and it serves as an important reminder to share the road with motorcyclists. With more than 8 million registered motorcycles in the United States, it is crucial for drivers to take precautions to prevent motorcycle accidents and fatalities on…
Read More »Treatment for Road Rash Infection After a Motorcycle or Bicycle Accident
For motorcyclists and bicyclists, road rash is a painful yet common injury that occurs when a rider falls and slides across the road, sidewalk, or ground. A fall can be caused by loss of balance, debris, or uneven terrain. Most falls result in light road rash and are not life-threatening. But a severe fall, often…
Read More »When a Child Is Injured in a Car Accident Personal Injury
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,…
Read More »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 More »Wrong 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 More »Gary 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…
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