REAR-END ACCIDENTS AREN’T AS SIMPLE AS THEY APPEAR
When you learned how to drive, you were probably cautioned about the dangers of following the car in front of you too closely. Leaving space is essential to avoid rear-ending somebody when they come to an abrupt stop. One of your parents or a driving instructor probably added that if you rear- end somebody, it’s always your fault. Slam into somebody’s back bumper, and you’ll be paying for their repairs. While that’s true more often than not, there are exceptions to this seemingly firm rule. The driver in front in a rear-end accident can be found liable if their negligence caused the accident. Negligent driving can take many forms, but the most common in rear-end cases are as follows: • Failing to use turn signals, or using turn signals that do not work • Slamming on the brakes without warning or reason • Driving without functioning brake lights • Driving erratically or recklessly, including sudden stops or driving in reverse
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 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. 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. That said, there are ways to help your child foster a healthy relationship with food and encourage them to be adventurous eaters.
Even in cases where negligent driving can be proven, the rear-ended driver may not be without fault. In Georgia, any percentage of fault placed on a driver who was rear-ended will affect
how much they can recover. If you’re the rear driver and the court finds you only 30 percent at fault for an accident, the other driver
will only be able to recover 70 percent of their damages from your insurance company. This will save you money on your insurance premiums. If you have been involved in an accident in which you were rear-ended by someone else, you should think about hiring an attorney to fight for the compensation you deserve. You need an experienced
attorney by your side in court or during negotiations to fight
for your rights. Call 404-526-8857 to speak with the attorneys at Council & Associates, LLC.
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