The Insurance Company Is Not Your Friend Be Wary of In-Mail Offers
Anytime an insurance company thinks they can pay you a dime to avoid paying a dollar down the line, they will. There are a number of tricks they’ll employ to do this, but one particularly sneaky one is to send you a check in the mail. That’s right, they’ll cut you a check for a “hefty” amount of money, sign it, and send it to you. All you have to do is deposit the money into your account! The letter that comes with the check says that this is a final offer and that by taking the money you agree to drop all future claims against the company. Don’t think that the company is just trying to make things easy for you. If they sent you a check, it means they think you could easily take them to court for much more. The larger the check, the more money they Of course, once you do that, your personal injury claim is o-v-e-r .
think they might end up paying if you don’t take the money now.
We understand that after an accident or injury, money can be very tight. The couple hundred — or thousand — dollars the company is offering might make a significant difference. But that money is often a drop in a bucket compared to what you’re actually owed, and it’s worth it to hold out for more. If you receive a letter and check in the mail or have been contacted by the insurance company in other ways, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your attorney pronto. And whatever you do, until you talk to your legal representative, do not cash that check.
Sudoku Time!
SUMMER CRAB ROLL Start your summer off fresh with this sandwich from the sea.
INGREDIENTS
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Green leaf lettuce leaves (for serving)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 2 soft rolls, split down the center like hot dog buns
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8 ounces fresh or canned crabmeat
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Freshly ground white pepper
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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Kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
4. Place a large leaf of lettuce in each bun. 5. Add crabmeat mixture and season with pepper. 6. Enjoy!
1. Mix crab and mayonnaise in a small bowl and season with salt. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. 3. Butter opening of buns and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
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Recipe inspired by BonAppetit.com.
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