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Driving through a road construction work zone in Georgia requires extra caution, but far too many motorists show a disregard for the safety of others and cause car accidents that result in severe injury or death. The experienced personal injury lawyers from the Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C. examine the common...

Leg pain is fairly common after an accident, especially severe ones. If a vehicle is struck on the side at an angle or directly, a person is more likely to suffer trauma to the leg. Some causes of leg pain are more obvious than others, such as a broken bone or crushed leg. Other causes...

Thundershowers and heavy rains can turn a normal drive into a tense situation. Visibility becomes limited and there’s a chance you could hydroplane at any moment. What are the chances that you could be involved in an accident during a storm? How many accidents are caused by inclement weather? We’ll take a look at what...

If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the hassles you may have to deal with is diminished value. This is the amount of value your vehicle loses after a collision. Getting an estimate isn’t as simple as eyeballing the damage. Since the auto insurance company may have to cover the repair cost for...

Most motor vehicle technology increases the safety of drivers, their passengers, other motorists, and the public. Adaptive Cruise Control, however, might be having the opposite effect on the roadways of Georgia. Read on for details from a new study. A Step Beyond Traditional Cruise Control With traditional cruise control, a driver sets the speed of...

  Neck injuries are one of the most common complaints people have after being involved in a car crash. Attorney Gary Martin Hays discusses with Atlanta chiropractor Dr. Chris Connelly in a two-part segment about the diagnosis and treatment options available to those suffering from whiplash, neck pain, and other cervical issues. The transcript has...

Unfortunately, deadly car accidents are a common occurrence in Atlanta. On average, four people die in fatal collisions across the state of Georgia every day. In 2019, nearly 1,500 people were killed in car crashes. Around 60% of victims were not wearing seatbelts. Most deadly crashes are caused by unsafe driving behaviors, such as distractions,...

People who have suffered a concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) due to a car accident usually encounter a few problems: Their concussion may not have been diagnosed because they didn’t get medical attention. Some people dismiss their symptoms as simply being shaken up from the accident. Even if they were diagnosed with a concussion after...

It’s a common rear-end collision scenario. You come to a stop at a stoplight or stop sign, only for a car to hit you from behind. You manage to pull over and get out to inspect the damage. Other than some dents and scrapes, your vehicle seems fine. Because your car seems okay, you assume...

Aggressive driving and road rage are common occurrences in the greater Atlanta area. In fact, Atlanta ranked within the top ten cities with the most aggressive drivers in a 2019 GasBuddy study. The study found that Atlanta drivers are more than 20 percent more aggressive than the average American driver. Additionally, Georgia was ranked within...