Most medical professionals know a common personal injury case when they see one; referring car accident and slip-and-fall victims to lawyers is normal for most chiropractors and physicians. But not all accidents are as clear-cut, meaning even experienced care providers may not know whether their patient has a case. However, even in the mire of abstract cases, it’s best to advise patients to see a lawyer. Here’s why. HIDDEN LIABILITY One of our lawyers was actually approached by a chiropractor with an interesting case. This professional had been referring cases to us for years, but in this instance he was, well, stumped. One of their patients had been injured by a falling tree — is that something a lawyer could help with? The answer is that it depends. Who owned the tree? Were they not tending and pruning it properly? Was the victim doing anything that might have caused the collapse, such as climbing the tree? Depending on the answer, this person may indeed be entitled to compensation for their injuries. FINDING ANSWERS Now, determining where another party might be liable for an accident isn’t easy. As the above example shows, a lot of factors play a role in whether or not a patient has a case. Thankfully, IS THIS A CASE? When to Refer a Patient to a Lawyer
a medical professional doesn’t have to know all the answers. In situations where there is no obviously negligent party, recommending that a patient still speak with a lawyer can be the right move. After all, they have nothing to lose. A PRICELESS CONSULTATION Most personal injury lawyers, including our firm, offer free consultations. It costs a patient nothing to call in and speak to an attorney about their situation. The lawyer may be able to tell them whether they have a case, need more evidence, or have other legal avenues open to them — all without charging a penny. The bottom line is this: If someone suffers a serious injury, an attorney should be consulted. Just as a doctor knows how to identify health complications, these legal professionals can identify at-fault parties. This way, patients can rest assured that both their well-being and legal rights are being looked after.
Cranberry Gingerbread
SUDOKU
Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
Gingerbread is a holiday classic of the very first order, but it’s often a construction material rather than a treat. This recipe, on the contrary, is purely for eating.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for greasing • 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp ground cloves • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. Grease a loaf pan with canola oil.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1/2 cup canola oil, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, ginger, and cranberries. In a separate bowl, sift and combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until blended.
4. Scrape batter into loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes. 5. Transfer to a rack, let cool for 20 minutes, slice, and serve.
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