Brooks & Crowley - November 2022

ADD MORE LIFE TO YOUR WORK-LIFE BALANCE WITH THESE 3 TIPS

Establish a workspace. Our environment can play a large role in how we feel each day. If you haven’t established a workspace in your home, you might struggle to separate work from home life. Think about it; if you work from your

One of the biggest concerns employers have with remote work revolves around employees finding distractions at home that will take their attention away from job duties. While this is certainly true for some remote workers, it doesn’t apply to everyone. Certain individuals will even be drawn back into work at home when they’re supposed to be spending time with their family or doing hobbies they enjoy. In fact, when remote workers don’t unplug from their work, they are much more likely to burn out. If you or your employees are currently working remotely, it’s important to establish a proper work-life balance. Here are three ways to include more personal time in your daily routine. Set boundaries. After you clock out for the day, it can be easy to get dragged back in if you get a text or email relating to your job. That’s why it’s important to set boundaries for yourself. Once you reach a certain time in the day, turn off your work phone or email. Set an alarm for yourself for a time when your work day comes to a close — and put everything away so you can focus on your home life.

living room, you will probably find it more difficult to relax there later in the evening. You don’t have to turn an entire room into an office, but dedicating a corner as your workspace will come with benefits. Wear work attire. What we wear has an effect on how we feel. If you’re wearing sweatpants while you work, it can be difficult to unwind when you’re off the clock and wearing the same clothes. Switch it up and wear professional attire while you’re working. When the workday comes to a close, you can shed your work clothes for something comfier, which will help you relax and focus on what’s going on at home.

I Was Hurt in a Car Accident And I Don’t Have Health Insurance — Now What?

By law, you’re entitled to total compensation if you receive injuries from a negligent driver during a car accident. But filing a personal injury claim can start a lengthy legal process, and you will incur medical bills and related expenses until your case is settled. But what happens if you don’t have health insurance? Are you still stuck with all the bills? What are your options if you don’t have health insurance? Here are three avenues you can take to cover your medical bills and other expenses now as you wait for your personal injury settlement.

you don’t have auto insurance, you may be able to use the policy on a relative’s auto insurance if you live with them. Contact us for more information if you, a relative, or anyone involved in the accident doesn’t have auto insurance. Med Pay You can choose to add Med Pay coverage to your auto insurance policy, providing additional insurance benefits. This option will help you

Pay, but the at-fault driver does, it can cover between $5,000 to $25,000 of your medical bills and other expenses. Payment Plan Many health care professionals are willing to work with patients who suffered injuries from an accident. Most medical practices will offer payment plans. Some health care providers will even wait for payment until you receive compensation from your personal injury claim.

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pay for your medical expenses after your no-fault insurance is exhausted. If you don’t have Med

If you or someone you know suffered injuries from a car accident, you should receive compensation. Allow your friends at Brooks & Crowley to assist you during this time and ensure you get the amount you deserve. Tell us your story, and we can help you file a claim and offer strategies to cover your expenses as you recover.

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No-Fault Auto Insurance or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Your auto insurance company will pay $2,000 to $8,000 of your medical bills — no matter who the at-fault driver was. If you were an injured passenger, your no-fault policy might apply. However, if

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