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After facing the kind of setbacks we did in this case, it would be easy to give up. But we continue fighting because it’s the right thing to do. In our line of work, we see people who have been wronged every day. In my view, if you’ve hurt someone, the right thing to do is apologize and pay for what you’ve cost them. But people don’t always do the right thing, so we have to make them. It takes a certain amount of courage to file a lawsuit. When someone does, they’re standing up not only for themselves but also for others. As a result of this case, the businesses changed their snow and ice removal policies, and that parking lot is now safer for every other patron who visits it. If my client had just accepted his fate, or if we had given up when things got hard, someone else may have been injured and suffered hardship in their lives. That’s now unlikely to happen. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. Whether you’re fighting a legal battle or facing more common challenges, you should never give up on your goals. Yes, you’ll experience setbacks. But in the end, it doesn’t matter how hard you fall — it only matters that you get back up and try again.
–Tom Dickerson
CHERRY CORDIAL CAKE BALLS
Inspired by TasteofHome.com
For a nonalcoholic version of these cake balls, swap the brandy for fruit juice.
INGREDIENTS • 1 package fudge marble cake mix • 1 1/4 cups and 3
• 3 eggs • 10 oz maraschino cherries, stemmed, drained, and chopped • 1/3 cup brandy • 1/4 cup cherry preserves • 1 cup chocolate frosting • 1 lb chocolate candy coating, chopped
tbsp brewed coffee, divided
Someone with a TBI who notices these symptoms should do their best to get to a safe location.
• 1/4 cup canola oil
Once a seizure starts, there’s nothing you can do to stop it. But you can help reduce the risk of permanent injury or death by knowing how to respond. If you witness someone having a seizure, clear the area of people and any hard or sharp objects. Do not restrain the person, but do roll them onto their side to prevent choking. If possible, timing the seizure can be helpful for doctors. Many attacks do not require emergency care, but you should call 911 if this is the person’s first seizure, if they stop breathing, or if the episode lasts more than three minutes. People with epilepsy will often be prescribed medication to help prevent seizures, but unfortunately, there is no cure. If you or a loved one have suffered a TBI and experience seizures, Dickerson Oxton can help you determine your legal options for compensation. Call us today for a free case evaluation.
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 1/4 cups coffee, canola oil, and eggs. Beat on low for 30 seconds, then on high for 2 minutes. 2. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 3. Pour batter into a greased, floured 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes and let cool. 4. In a small bowl, combine cherries, brandy, cherry preserves, and remaining coffee. 5. Crumble cake. Add frosting and cherry mixture. Combine and shape into 1-inch balls. 6. Melt chocolate coating, following package directions. 7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip balls into coating. Let them stand on the paper for 20 minutes, then serve!
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