In an interview with Attorney Gary Martin Hays, founder and chief education officer Dr. Chris Connelly of BrainCussion explained how he uses best practices to diagnose and treat patients who have suffered a brain injury. Edits have been made for clarity. Chris Connelly has been practicing medicine for almost 25 years, treating thousands of spinal...
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Elevator Accidents, Injuries, and Deaths in Georgia
Elevators are amazing machines. They are a part of the modern world, helping to efficiently move people and goods through skyscrapers, schools, and other large venues. Getting into an elevator shouldn’t feel risky. But when these machines aren’t properly looked after, accidents can happen. How Many Elevators Are in Georgia? There are more than 34,000...
Read MoreCan You Sue for Pain and Suffering?
It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don't agree. The wounds remain. Time — the mind, protecting its sanity — covers them with some scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone. - Rose Kennedy With tragedy and loss comes pain. A car accident victim, for example, doesn't just...
Read More5 Urgent Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
If you've been hurt in a car accident or injured on the job, your world has been turned upside down. Few people other than those who have suffered something similar have no idea the pain and the hassles you are facing right now. It can be overwhelming. And if you are here, it means you’re...
Read MoreFiling a Premises Liability Claim After a Rape or Sexual Assault in a Parking Lot or Place of Business
Businesses, such as apartments, hotels, gas stations, and shopping centers, have a duty to exercise ordinary care to prevent foreseeable third-party criminal acts. If an attack occurs in a parking lot or business due to a lack of security, the commercial establishment can potentially be held liable (i.e., legally responsible). A person who was sexually...
Read MoreSee What Our Clients Are Saying! Reviews for Gary Martin Hays & Associates
When we asked current clients how they would rate their experience so far, most gave us 10 out of 10! Our goal is to help injured car accident victims, workers hurt on the job, and others injured due to negligence find support and peace of mind. When car crash victims and injured workers come to...
Read MoreLife Care Plans & Calculating Future Costs After a Catastrophic Injury
Most people will never have to deal with a life-changing injury. For those who do, the future may feel bleak and uncertain. Catastrophic injuries often include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering injuries. Such injuries are usually the result of a car accident, fall, workplace accident, or unusual traumatic event. Fortunately, there...
Read MoreBefore Surgery: 3 Questions You Should Absolutely Ask Your Doctor
Attorney Gary Martin Hays has three important tips for anyone facing surgery. These suggestions come from 30+ years of practicing personal injury law, as well as the many doctors that Gary has interviewed and spoken with during this time. The overwhelming amount of surgical cases that we deal with at Gary Martin Hays & Associates...
Read MoreDry Needling Therapy: What Is It and Does It Work?
To treat a serious musculoskeletal injury, such as sciatica, back pain, or shoulder pain, a doctor may recommend dry needle therapy (where allowed by state law). Other terms used to describe the procedure include trigger point dry needling and intramuscular manual therapy. While the name may not sound very appealing, dry needling is a minimally...
Read MoreTop Concussion Institutes and Treatment Centers in Atlanta
After suffering a concussion caused by a car accident or other serious incident, you should seek professional help. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) isn’t something your primary care physician can treat effectively on their own — you need a concussion specialist. A concussion specialist can evaluate your symptoms and know what to look for...
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