Motorcyclists have to be more vigilant about the traffic around them than other motorists. They are often overlooked on the road by other drivers because they are smaller than cars, trucks, and other vehicles, making them harder to see. Drivers’ inattentiveness can lead to devastating collisions for motorcyclists. An accident that might be minor to a truck can lead to brain injuries, paralysis, or even death for an individual on a motorcycle. Several factors can contribute to a motorcycle accident, including hazards on the road — like potholes and cracks — and drivers who aren’t paying attention. Typically, when a collision of this kind occurs, the driver of the larger vehicle blames the motorcyclist for the accident, even when the motorcyclist is not at fault. Luckily, California follows the comparative fault doctrine. Each party is held to the percentage of fault they caused. In addition to this rule, a motorcyclist can collect from the city, county, or driver of the other vehicle if the crash was caused by a combination of road hazards and other motorists. MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS CAUSES AND LIABILITY 1. KEEP YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN CHECK. When a child first encounters a new food, they’re going to give it the side-eye. That’s natural. In fact, according to a 2003 study, it may take as many as 12 “exposures” to a new food for it to become familiar, much less something they want to eat. If you put too much pressure on them to eat every last bit of the new food, that particular food won’t fare well in their memories and you’ll have to fight those negative associations from then on. Instead, talk about the new food as you’re preparing it, involve your child in the preparation, and have them check it out on their own terms. Normalizing those Brussels sprouts is half the battle. When you’re trying to feed your child, keep them healthy, and prevent them from becoming one of those weird adults with the stunted palate of a 2-year-old, it may feel like you’re faced with an uphill climb. Research shows that fussy eating may be as linked to genetics as it is to upbringing, not to mention the tangle of other psychosocial factors that can fuel a child’s inscrutable food preferences. 3 TIPS TO PREVENT RAISING A PICKY EATER That said, there are ways to help your child foster a healthy relationship with food and encourage them to be adventurous eaters.
2. AVOID TURNING VEGETABLES INTO CHORES. You might think that offering your child a reward in return for finishing their green beans is a good way to make sure your child gets their nutrients, but it causes more problems than it’s worth. It just reinforces your child’s perception that the green beans are the “bad” food they have to choke down before getting to the good stuff. 3. MAKE A VARIETY OF DISHES. The more monotonous your nightly menu is, the fewer new foods your child will be exposed to, and the harder it will become to introduce healthy newcomers to the table. If your kids like green beans, great, but don’t start serving green beans with every meal just because you know those are the only veggies they’ll eat. Keep it varied and fun, and your kid’s palate will follow. You shouldn’t force your kid to eat food they don’t want to eat, but you shouldn’t cater too closely to their fussy habits either. Present them with a wide variety of the healthy options you want them to eat, and let them discover the joys of taste and texture as they grow.
If you ride a motorcycle and find yourself in an accident, it’s vital to not talk to the other motorist’s insurance company. Anything you say can and will be used against you to keep you from the compensation you deserve. Instead, contact an attorney. They will advise you on the best way to approach your case and are willing to do what they can to ensure you’re taken care of. Call our offices today at 916-962-2896 to speak to one of our attorneys for a free consultation.
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