FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES FOR SPEAKING WITH INSURANCE ADJUSTERS If you’re injured in an accident and file a personal injury claim, the responsible party’s insurer will likely call you soon after the accident is reported. These first conversations can be critical to making your case and must be navigated with caution. Although insurance adjusters seem like they want to be your friend, their telephone number. They may ask you to give a statement about how the accident happened, but politely decline discussion of facts and instead give them only the basics: where, when, the type of DON’T HURT YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE
accident, and those involved. Tell them the accident is still being investigated and that detailed facts can be discussed at a later time. Don’t finalize your injuries. The adjuster will want to know about your injuries, but you shouldn’t give them a detailed description yet. You may discover a new injury later, or your injuries may worsen. Until you know more, give only a general description, for example, “My leg is broken and I have neck and back pain.” You also don’t have to tell them what doctors or other medical providers you’re seeing. The general rule of thumb when you speak to any insurance adjuster is to be polite but say little. A lawyer can also speak with adjusters on your behalf, so if you’ve suffered a personal injury, give our office a call, and we’ll see how we can help.
job is to diminish their client’s liability and leave you with little to no compensation. That’s why it’s so important to follow these guiding principles. Stay calm and polite. You have every right to be angry about your accident and injuries, but taking your anger out on an insurance adjuster won’t help you win compensation. Most personal injury cases settle out of court, so sooner or later, you’ll be negotiating with the insurance company. Adjusters are humans too and don’t respond kindly to abuse, so it’s best to avoid losing your temper or placing blame on the adjuster. Your goodwill toward them could be returned to you and pay off. Don’t get into details. Less is best. You don’t need to share any personal information other than your name, address, and
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INGREDIENTS
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2 garlic cloves, sliced
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1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves
1 tbsp dried oregano
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1 3-lb flank steak Kosher salt, to taste
2 tbsp whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine garlic, rosemary, oregano, mustard, and vinegar in a blender. Purée until garlic is minced. 2. Add oil and continue blending until creamy, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 1/4 cup. 3. Place steak in a ceramic or glass baking dish and cover steak with the remaining marinade. Turn to coat the other side, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours. 4. Remove steak from marinade and let excess marinade drip off.
Sprinkle the steak lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Light grill and oil grates with olive oil. 6. Grill steak over moderate heat for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until steak is lightly charred and the internal temperature reaches 125 F. 7. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice, drizzle reserved sauce, and serve.
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