Coye Law Personal Injury - February 2019

Family Game Night Break the Monotony of Overplayed Board Games!

solving skills a typical chess game offers but with a twist. At the end of each turn, a player fires a small laser beam that bounces off the mirrored chess pieces. If it hits the non-mirrored surface of a piece, that piece is taken by the player. A player wins when the opposing player’s king piece is illuminated. Catan Welcome to the island of Catan! After a long voyage at sea, the people in your expedition compete against other seafarers in building settlements. Enjoy the 45–90-minute game as you and your family build roads, barter resources, and race for absolute Every night, werewolves prowl around the village, and it's up to the villagers to find the werewolf once the sun rises — before it's too late. Each person plays a unique role with different abilities to help find or conceal the werewolf. If the werewolf is caught, the villagers win the game, but if the werewolf manages to escape, the villagers lose. Now you can bring some exciting variety into your family game nights. Don’t miss out on these excellent tabletop games, and most importantly, have fun! supremacy on Catan. One Night Werewolf Will it pay for lost wages? When you’re injured and have to miss work, you’re entitled to lost wages as part of your settlement. Track all the time you miss in order to get a sense of how much money should be included in your settlement. What type of insurances were involved in the claim? In certain situations, additional coverages or insurance policies may be relevant to your case. When the stars align, it could mean a larger settlement. In other cases, simply receiving enough to pay the bills and have a little left over should be considered a win. Your attorney can help advise you on where your case falls on this spectrum. What are the circumstances and effects of the accident? In addition to medical bills and lost wages, you may qualify for “noneconomic damages.” These include loss of enjoyment of life, immense pain and suffering, inconvenience, disfigurement and scarring, and loss of consortium. Because these damages don’t come with a fixed dollar amount, the best way to learn if they are applicable in your case is to speak with an experienced injury attorney.

Family game night is a time when a family can forget about all of life’s commitments and bond over a good old-fashioned board game. But the old, tattered Monopoly box or worn-out UNO cards can leave something to be desired, and the classics might be getting a little dull. If you’re tired of playing the same board games over and over, it might be time to start looking for ways to change things up. Here are four tabletop games you might not have heard of that are perfect for spicing up family game night. Mysterium Your family will love delving into this cooperative murder mystery game that is a mixture of Clue and Dixit. You can play as the ghost or as one of the mediums who enters the haunting. The ghost player gives each medium a clue or vision about a potential murderer, and the mediums have to guess which person, room, or weapon was used to murder the ghost player. After each turn, the ghost reveals whether each of the mediums’ guesses are right or not. If all of the mediums succeed in guessing correctly by the seventh in-game hour, they work together to find the true murderer. Laser Chess A classic game of chess is a great way to spend an evening, and it just got a little more interesting. Laser chess includes all the problem-

To Sign or Not to Sign ... These Are the Questions to Ask Yourself Before Settling

Only about 5 percent of personal injury cases go to trial. The remaining 95 percent are settled out of court. Most of the time — though not always — the mere threat of a trial is enough to make the insurance companies stand up and offer a fair settlement. However, whether or not you deem the settlement offer fair — no matter if it comes early in the process or the week before you’re scheduled to see a judge — will depend on the nature of your case. “Fair” settlement ranges vary wildly from case to case, but there are four questions you should always ask yourself before accepting a settlement. Will it cover my medical bills? If you sustained injuries as a result of your accident, chances are you racked up some medical bills. We probably don’t have to tell you that health care is extremely expensive, so ensuring your costs are covered is essential. You should also be mindful of any future medical bills you may have to pay after the settlement.

If you need help answering these or any other questions about your personal injury case, call Coye Law Firm today at 407-901-9135.

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