THESE 5 MISTAKES CAN WRECK YOUR CLAIM
The first few minutes after a car accident can be overwhelming for any victim. The sound and impact of the crash can trigger shock and confusion. A rush of adrenaline masks the pain. Gathering evidence about what happened may be the last thing on your mind.
witness consents, make a cellphone recording of their statement or write detailed notes about what they told you. • Waiting too long to seek medical care. A victim must seek care within 14 days of an accident to qualify for Florida’s mandatory Personal Injury Protection coverage for up to $10,000 in medical bills. Also, any time gap before you seek treatment will be used against you in any effort to seek additional compensation. • Posting videos or photos of yourself having fun. Social media posts
But what you do in the first 15 minutes after a crash can make or break your case for recovering damages and winning compensation for your injuries.
Your first concern should be the safety of other victims and yourself. Call 9-1-1 for help with injuries if needed, and if your vehicle is in a dangerous spot, move it out of harm’s way if you can do so safely. Beyond that, here are five of the most common mistakes to avoid. • Failing to take photos and videos. If you can, take a video of the entire area, including the position and license plates of your car and others involved, weather conditions, skid marks, traffic lanes, and pavement markers where the vehicles came to rest. • Refusing medical attention on the scene. This is no time to be a superhero. Ask for medical attention for any injuries, suspected or real. Brushing aside injuries at this stage undermines your chances of winning the damages and compensation you deserve! • Failing to get information from eyewitnesses. Get the name, email address, phone number, and mailing address of anyone who witnessed the crash. If the
showing you jumping on trampolines or riding a roller coaster are fodder for insurance adjustors to show you weren’t injured. If you have questions about a personal injury claim, contact us today! We will be happy to schedule a consultation to ensure your rights are protected. For further information, check out this video on our website.
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Ingredients
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1 pt strawberry ice cream 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
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1 5.25-oz package crispy sugar cookies 1 0.8-oz package freeze-dried strawberries
• 1 pt vanilla ice cream
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Directions
1. Stir strawberry ice cream in a large bowl until spreadable. Fold in preserves until evenly streaked throughout. 2. Stir vanilla ice cream in a separate large bowl until spreadable. 3. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the strawberry mixture into the bottom of 8 (1/3- cup) popsicle molds. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp of the vanilla mixture on top of the strawberry mixture into the molds. Repeat, alternating the 2 mixtures, until each mold is full. 4. Place sticks into the popsicles and freeze until solid, 4–6 hours. 5. In a large zip-lock bag, crush sugar cookies with a rolling pin until pieces are rice-size; pour into a shallow dish. 6. Repeat with freeze-dried strawberries and stir the pieces together. 7. Run the ice cream molds under warm water to release popsicles from molds. 8. Coat bars evenly with cookie mixture. 9. Eat immediately or place on a cookie sheet and freeze.
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