Atlanta Car Accident Attorney Gary Martin Hays Discusses the Dangers of Hit and Run Accidents
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 07, 2013 -- Drivers who are involved in a car crash and flee the scene of the accident can face serious legal repercussions for their actions, according to Gary Martin Hays, a car accident lawyer in Atlanta.
A recent story from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (“Man charged with crash that seriously injured best friends,” August 29) reports that a man in jail on other charges was recently accused of causing a hit and run crash that resulted in serious injuries to pedestrians.
“There’s almost never a good excuse for a driver to leave the scene of an accident,” said Hays, who represents victims of negligence and families whose loved ones were killed in accidents. “It’s illegal to flee the scene. Drivers must stop and exchange information after an accident. Furthermore, they must help someone who might be injured and needs immediate medical attention.”
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, two women who were sitting on a wall at an Atlanta park were struck by a driver who left the roadway on Aug. 24. The women were dragged a short distance and then pinned underneath the vehicle, according to the report.
While the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that neither woman was killed in the accident, one victim suffered broken bones and fractures and the other faced amputation in light of her injuries. The driver of the vehicle allegedly fled the scene of the accident on foot after crashing into a fence, the story said.
“Make no mistake about it, illegal actions carry serious consequences in Atlanta,” said Hays, a lawyer in Atlanta for car accidents. “Victims who have had their lives altered as a result of a hit-and-run accident might have grounds to file a lawsuit against the negligent party who caused the accident and may be entitled to compensation for the injuries they’ve sustained. An attorney can help protect their rights and send a message that hit-and-run accidents will not be tolerated in Georgia.”
About The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates
Gary Martin Hays has been practicing law in Georgia since 1993. Dedicated to providing quality legal representation to personal injury victims, Hays is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, reserved for a small percentage of lawyers who have obtained verdicts or settlements totaling one million dollars or more. Hays also brings unique experience to the table, having previously defended insurance companies in personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death claims. In addition to his legal work, Hays is also active in the area community, having given away over $2 million to charities and awarded numerous college scholarships to area youth.
If you’ve been in a car accident and you’re unsure what to do, call 1-800-898-HAYS for a free case evaluation.
The Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates has offices in Atlanta and Savannah. Visit http://www.garymartinhays.com/
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