YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE!
UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING
Most drivers know the dangers of distracted or impaired driving, but many underestimate the risks of drowsy driving. If you fall asleep at the wheel while operating a vehicle, you are putting yourself and the other drivers around you at risk. It is one of the contributing factors to motor vehicle accidents and can result in serious injuries and even death. It's important to know the signs. There are various reasons why someone may be driving drowsy — lack of sleep, medications, or even job stress. But it’s essential to know the warning signs, which include the following: • Yawning or blinking frequently • Difficulty remembering the past few miles driven • Missing your exit • Drifting from your lane • Hitting a rumble strip on the side of the road
If you spot these signs while driving, pull over and let someone else take the wheel. If you’re alone, pull over in a safe location and take a moment — rest, stretch, or get some fresh air — until you feel alert enough to drive. You should be alert when you drive. The best way to avoid drowsy driving is to prevent it before starting the ignition! We all must do what we can to drive safely for ourselves and those around us. The best ways to avoid drowsy driving include: • Get a total of 7–8 hours of sleep before driving • Develop good sleeping habits, like setting a sleep schedule • Speak with your doctor about any side effects of your medications • If you have sleep disorders or symptoms, look into treatment options • Plan ahead to limit total driving hours • Bring a travel companion
While there are always risks when we slip into the driver's seat, we are still responsible for traveling safely. Driving a vehicle while fatigued or exhausted breaches that duty of care, and if someone causes an accident that results in injury, damage, or death, they are being negligent. If you or a loved one have been hurt in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, contact us today at the Law Offices of William F. Underwood III P.C. at 229-999-4476, so we can put you first.
Ingredients • 4 15-oz cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed • 6 cups chicken broth • 1 cup chopped yellow onion • 1 cup sliced carrots • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary • 1 4-oz Parmesan cheese rind • 2 1-lb bone-in chicken breasts SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN STEW
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• 4 cups chopped kale • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 tsp ground pepper • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 cup parsley leaves
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Directions 1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine beans, broth, onion, carrots, rosemary, and Parmesan rind. Top with chicken. Cover and cook on low until the beans and vegetables are tender, about 7–8 hours. 2. Remove chicken from slow cooker. On a clean cutting board, let the chicken rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Shred the chicken and discard bones. 3. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in kale. Cover and cook on high until kale is tender, 20–30 minutes. 4. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Discard the Parmesan rind. Serve the stew drizzled with oil and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
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