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Do I need an Attorney – Commercial Truck Accident in Georgia

Truck Accident 03.11.2014 Comments Off on Do I need an Attorney – Commercial Truck Accident in Georgia

“Hi Gary. Love your show and thanks for taking my question.

hit the rear of my dad’s car.

But let me start off by saying the men and women that are out there driving tractor trailers are extremely important to our economy.

Unfortunately, not ALL of them perform that way ALL of the time.
Some people refer to Tractor Trailers as

As large as these trucks are, even a relatively low impact collision can often lead to serious injuries or even death.

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A typical, fully loaded large commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds while an average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. Will you dad be able to take on the tractor trailer company, the insurance company, and their lawyers by himself – especially when he is trying to recuperate from his injuries? Claims against a trucking company can be very complex, and they have many legal issues that need to be investigated right away. If you don’t act quickly, the evidence against the truck driver or the trucking company could be lost.
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This log reflects when they start their day, all stops along the way, and certifies that they have inspected their vehicles.
These logs can also be used as evidence that the driver was speeding between his last stop and where the wreck occurred,
or that he suffered from driver fatigue because of the number of hours he spent on the road.

When these trucks and the trailers they pull are properly maintained, it helps prevent brake failures and tire blowouts.

Plus these trucking companies must use strict standards when they hire these truck drivers.
They must continue to supervise the drivers too to make sure they are not operating their rigs in an unsafe manner.
Now I am a big advocate of defensive driving, so let me give you some tips to try and prevent injuries on the highway and avoid these accidents altogether.

(3) Pay attention to the trucks turn signals and don’t travel for long periods of time next to a tractor trailer.
If you or a family member is involved in a tractor trailer wreck, the single most important piece of advice I can give you is this:
Call a lawyer. If not us, please call a lawyer that has experience handling tractor trailer claims. It is a BAD idea to try and take on the trucking company, their insurance company, and their lawyers by yourself.

The consultation is FREE and completely confidential.

So give us a call right now. (770) 934-8000.
And stay tuned for more of “Do I Need A Lawyer”. We’ll be right back.

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Do I Need a Lawyer – What Damages Can I Recover For My Case in Georgia

Car Accident Lawyers 27.10.2014 Comments Off on Do I Need a Lawyer – What Damages Can I Recover For My Case in Georgia

Good morning! Thanks for starting your day with us.
I’m Gary Martin Hays. If you have a question you would like for me to answer on “Do I Need A Lawyer”, or if you would like to speak with me regarding a potential claim, please pick up the phone and give us a call right now. (770) 934-8000.

And here is one easy thing you can do right now.

Now let’s go to a question from one of our viewers:

I was hurt in a car wreck last week. I was at a complete stop at a red light. The other driver said she turned to give a pacifier to her baby in the back seat and she did not realize the light had turned red. You guessed it – she ran into the rear of my car. I was driving a 2013 Honda Accord and it had to be towed. The repairs are going to be about $3,000.00. I was just shaken up at the scene of the wreck and did not want to be taken by ambulance to the hospital. However, when my husband came to pick me up, I was hurting. He took me to the emergency room. The doctor has now referred me to an orthopedist.

Maddie, thanks for the email.

Do I Need a Lawyer – What Damages Can I Recover For My Case in Georgia

Let me start with one part of your question first:
You wrote – “I’m hoping you will take the time to answer my question.”

We offer a free, confidential consultation with no obligation. If we can’t help you, we will often have recommendations for someone that may be able to offer assistance to you.
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Your first question: “Who will pay my doctor bills?”

It is sometimes listed as MPC.

Now what happens if there is no med pay coverage?

A medical lien is essentially an agreement between the person that is hurt and the doctor. If and when the personal injury claim settles, the attorney agrees to pay the doctor’s medical bills out of the settlement.

Now your second question:

However, there is another claim we would pursue on your behalf. This is a claim for the diminished value of your vehicle.
If you are involved in a car wreck, your car will suffer property damage.
When you get your car repaired, you know it will be worth less than it was before the wreck.
Think of it this way.
You walk onto an used car lot and you see two identical cars parked side by side.
One has never been wrecked, and one has been wrecked and repaired.
Most people would never buy the car that has been repaired.
You don’t want to buy someone else’s problem.

You can pick up a copy at Amazon.com.
All of my clients get a copy of this book free of charge.
If you have been hurt in a wreck and you don’t hire an attorney, you are letting the insurance company hang onto YOUR money. Plain and simple.
That money could be used to take care of your future medical needs or to help you catch up on your bills.

The trauma of being in a car wreck is frightening enough.

* How do you get medical treatment for your injuries if you don’t have health insurance?
* You are worried because the paychecks have stopped coming in, but the bills haven’t.

Where do you turn?
What do you do next?

Just pick up the phone right now and give us a call at (770) 934-8000.
Our staff of legal professionals are standing by right now to speak with you.
The consultation is FREE and completely confidential.

You owe it to yourself – to your family – to get the help you need.
So give us a call right now. (770) 934-8000.

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Hip Replacement Surgery – Georgia Law Firm

ReNu Recall 20.10.2014 Comments Off on Hip Replacement Surgery – Georgia Law Firm

Good morning!
Welcome to “Do I Need A Lawyer?”

If you have a question you would like for me to answer, or if you would like to speak with me regarding a potential claim, please pick up the phone and give us a call right now. (770) 934-8000.

Or you can email me your question. The address is Gary@garymartinhays.com.

Hi Gary. I had a replacement hip surgery about 3 years ago. Immediately after the surgery everything seemed to be ok so I thought the results were fine.
It is about your health – first and foremost. Get to a doctor so they can treat you and get better.
Now let’s address the potential legal issues here.
In the last few years, there have been hip implants recalled by various medical device companies.
The two biggest recalls garnering the most media attention were:
(1) DePuy Hip Recall. These hips were manufactured by the Johnson & Johnson Co.

The specific hips recalled were the DePuy ASR and some DePuy Pinnacle models.

On Nov. 19, 2013, Johnson & Johnson & its DePuy subsidiary announced that they will pay at least $2.5 Billion dollars to settle thousands of individual lawsuits.

The hips being recalled are the Stryker Rejuvenate Modular and the ABG II Modular Neck Hip Stems.

. Pain
. Repeated dislocations

These implants may also cause a potentially very serious health condition called Metallosis.
Here are just a few of the health issues people can experience from metallosis:

. Cardiovascular problems

. Thyroid problems

(1) The voluntary recall followed the discovery that the devices are prone to “fret and corrode”
(2) You may be entitled to compensation if you received one of these Stryker implants and you are experiencing pain, swelling and immobility

(4) You should also consult with your surgeon to find out if you need a revision surgery

Well how do you know if you have hip that has been recalled?

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In the US, medical device companies don’t necessarily keep a record of all the people that have received their products. On the other hand, many surgeons, who do keep records, should contact their patients that they know received a Stryker hip implant. Even if you did not receive a notification, you may still have one of the recalled hip implants. If you are unsure of the type of hip prosthesis, please contact my staff so we can determine if you are involved with this particular recall. If you believe you have a hip implant that has been recalled, what should you do next?
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Here are 4 things you can do right now:

Keep a record of your treatment and all of the problems you have experienced from the hip implant.
(2) Second opinion.

(3) Gather your records and keep track of all of your expenses.
(4) Speak to a lawyer as soon as possible.

There is not an unlimited amount of time to present your claim. If you don’t act quickly, it could be barred by law.

If not us, please call someone – but call an attorney that specializes in personal injury law.
You have absolutely nothing to lose by calling a lawyer, but think of all you can lose if you don’t!

You can also visit our website – www.GaryMartinHays.com.
It is loaded with information about personal injury claims and you can learn a lot more about me and my law firm.
And I encourage you – if you don’t call us, please call someone to help you with your claim.
You owe it to yourself – to your family – to get the help you need.

And stay tuned for more of “Do I Need A Lawyer”
We’ll be right back.

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Do I Need a Georgia Lawyer – Motorcycle Accidents

ReNu Recall 13.10.2014 Comments Off on Do I Need a Georgia Lawyer – Motorcycle Accidents

Good morning!

I’m Gary Martin Hays.

Do I Need a Lawyer – Motorcycle Crash

And so you will have that phone number handy at any time, go ahead and enter it into your cell phone.

The call is completely confidential, there is no obligation, and the consultation is free.
Or you can email me your question. The address is Gary@garymartinhays.com.
Now let’s go to the next question from one of our viewers.
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“Gary – I’d love to have your advice on this. And then it happened. This elderly woman pulls out of a fast food restaurant’s parking lot. She was trying to turn left and pulled out in front of me. I broke my right ankle and actually had to have surgery on it because it was really messed up.

You need a lawyer and I would be happy to help you.

* In 2011 in Georgia, there were 149 motorcycle accident fatalities.
* Most of the motorcycle accidents in Georgia occur within the metro-Atlanta area.
* But the majority of the motorcycle related deaths in Georgia occur on rural roads versus city streets.
* Motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to experience a deadly accident on the road than those in passenger cars.
* A 2009 report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety showed that 42% of fatal motorcycle crashes involved a vehicle turning left while the motorcycle was going straight, passing, or overtaking the vehicle.
And Glenn – that is what you said happened in your wreck. The at fault driver was attempting to turn left out of the fast food restaurant driveway when she pulled out in front of you.
Now what is the main reason these motorcycle accidents happened?
The driver of the other vehicle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until it was too late to avoid a collision.

First – from the perspective of the person riding the motorcycle.
Here are 5Tips I’d like to share:
(1) Perform a Bike Safety Check BEFORE you ride!
Start with the tires. Make sure they are property inflated by using a good tire pressure gauge.
Look at your tires to see if they have any surface cuts or foreign objects in them.
Check your lights, turn signals and brakes. Please make sure they are in working order.

And this really does apply to all of us, not just to motorcycle riders.

(3) Wear a quality protective helmet.
Head injury is the #1 cause of deaths in motorcycle crashes.

In 2008 in Georgia, 97 motorcyclists lives were saved because they were wearing a proper helmet at the time of their crash.
Georgia requires all riders and passengers to wear a helmet.

Make it a habit to do this – even in daylight hours.
This is just one other factor that may help you be seen by other drivers.
(5) Wear high visibility, protective clothing.

And it is always a good idea to wear thick pants, boots, shirts with long sleeves or a heavy protective jacket.

ALWAYS check your blind spot before changing lanes or merging into traffic. Motorcycles can be harder to see than other types of vehicles.
You should always double check to make sure the road is clear before you pull into a roadway from either a stop sign, a yield sign, or a driveway.
Let’s be attentive to the road when we operate our vehicles.
(2) Keep your eyes on the road!
Please put down that cell phone when you are behind the wheel.

Glenn: you were hurt in this wreck because the other driver pulled out in front of you.
She received the ticket for failure to yield.
However, just because she was cited for causing the wreck does not mean her insurance company is going to compensate you fairly for your injuries.

Insurance adjusters are trained to act like your long lost friend. They will tell you things like “You don’t need a lawyer. We are here to help you.”
And as soon as they hang up the phone with you, they pick up the phone to speak with THEIR lawyer.

So just by talking with a lawyer the injured victim received 40% more money than when they tried to handle the claim on their own.

Suppose an injured victim that DID NOT have an attorney settled their claim for only $3,000.00. If they had hired an attorney, they could have settled the case for $10,500.00.
If you have been hurt in a wreck and you don’t hire an attorney, you are letting the insurance company hang onto YOUR money. Plain and simple.

The consultation is FREE and completely confidential.

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