EYES ON YOU
The Insurance Company and Your Social Media Accounts
Social media has become one of the most popular ways to communicate with loved ones and friends. It’s how a lot of people keep up to date and informed. However, much
Your safest bet is to avoid posting on social media entirely. If you feel the need to stay engaged, the less information you put out into the world, the better. There are occasionally exceptions. If your child does well at a sporting event, this information will likely not harm
of what you and others share on social media is readily available to the public. Depending on your account settings, virtually anyone can search for you and find your posts, including attorneys and insurance companies. We generally advise our clients to stay off social media following their accident — no exceptions. This keeps the opposing side from monitoring your personal life and using publicly posted information against you. For example, if
your claim. If you win an award, that too may be acceptable to share. It depends on the circumstances of your claim.
If you’re not sure how to navigate the world of social media after an accident, an experienced attorney will help guide you in this and every other aspect of your case. If you have questions about what to share — or not to share — we can give you further insight. When it comes to your injury claim, it’s better to ask first, rather than deal with the consequences later. There is no reason to diminish the value of your claim by making a seemingly harmless mistake.
you’re in a wreck and claim injuries one week, then post pictures from the beach the next, this becomes evidence the insurance company will use against your claim. The reality of your condition outside of the moment the photo was taken won’t be accounted for.
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Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli
This simple, delicious recipe only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s also a great way to encourage kids to eat their broccoli. The next time you make pasta, leave the canned sauce in the pantry and make this instead!
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 pound pasta (shells or orecchiette) 2 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey
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2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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Salt
Parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan.
–Gregory Herrman
(Recipe inspired by realsimple.com)
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