WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES A Fellow Attorney Hired Us to Help With a Case
involvement of a defense attorney signaled their reluctance to settle.
Despite Eddie’s non-critical injuries, we recognized the importance of his story. We highlighted the physical and emotional toll of the accident on him, compelling the defense attorney to reconsider. Although negotiations were challenging, our unwavering commitment to Eddie’s settlement goal kept us focused and patient. I’m grateful to have been part of their team and that we achieved a satisfactory outcome for Eddie. Navigating pre-lawsuit negotiations requires finesse — we aimed to convey our readiness to pursue proper compensation without signaling a willingness to settle cheaply. We successfully attained a fair resolution for Eddie Ross through perseverance and strategic alignment.
I had the privilege of assisting fellow lawyer Mike Sarratt of Landrum in a tractor-trailer accident case that occurred on South Carolina Highway 14, just outside Greer, South Carolina.
Mike’s client, Eddie Ross, was involved in a collision with a trucker who was “bobtailing,” or driving the cab without a trailer attached. Despite the absence of extra weight, the impact was devastating. As Eddie was driving to work on South Carolina Highway 14, the trucker attempted a left turn in front of him, colliding with his driver’s side at 45 mph. The force of the impact shredded Eddie’s car, causing him to lose consciousness. First responders had to extricate him from the wreckage. Eddie sustained serious injuries, including a broken vertebra in his neck, a collapsed lung, and a knee injury from the dashboard impact. He had to stay overnight in the hospital and experienced persistent pain, along with PTSD-like symptoms and depression from the traumatic incident. When Mike and Eddie sought my assistance, negotiations with the trucking insurance company had reached an impasse. The
*Past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Every case is different, and all cases depend on unique facts and laws.
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CHIPOTLE-INSPIRED CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL
Inspired by EasyChickenRecipes.com
Ingredients
For Salsa • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro • 1/2 tomato, chopped • 1/2 onion, chopped • 2 tbsp white vinegar • 4 tbsp lime juice • Salt, to taste
• 2 boneless chicken breasts • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp chili pepper • 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce • 1 cup canned corn • 1 cup canned black beans • 1 avocado, cubed • 1/4 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup shredded cheese
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.” –Romans 12:2 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” –Galatians 6:9
• 1/2 tsp pepper • 1 cup white or
brown rice, cooked
Directions 1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In a medium-size bowl, add chicken, olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until chicken is evenly coated. 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 7 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate. 3. In a large bowl, layer the rice, lettuce, corn, beans, and cooked chicken. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together salsa ingredients, then pour over the chicken mixture. 5. Top with avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
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