4 DO’S AND DON’TS AFTER AN ACCIDENT
One moment you’re going about your business, the next — BAM! You find yourself in the middle of an accident. Whether you’re the victim of a car or bike crash, a dog bite, or a slip-and-fall, odds are you’ll be in pain, scared, and confused. Most people aren’t thinking about the future at this point or the potential legal case their accident will become. But with this list of do’s and don’ts, you can prepare yourself and your loved ones for the worst. To make sure you don’t forget these tips, cut this article out and save it or pass it on to someone who might be at risk. DON’T talk freely about your accident. Things you say in confidence to your family, friends, and acquaintances about your accident could come back to haunt you. The same goes for conversations with insurance adjusters. To limit the number of people who could testify against you in court, keep the details of your accident, injuries, and state of mind between yourself, your doctor, and your lawyer. DO contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. As we said, your attorney is one of the only people you can trust with the details of your accident. They’re also the person who will go to bat for you in court. For that reason, it’s vital that you choose a lawyer with experience tackling personal injury cases and get in touch with them as soon as possible. If you’re the victim of an accident, our firm should be your first call after the hospital or doctor’s office. DON’T neglect your injuries because you don’t have insurance. Medical treatment is expensive, so it can be tempting to skip a visit to the doctor if you’re uninsured. Don’t give in to the temptation! If your injuries aren’t treated, they could become worse over time, and your doctor’s visit will be the start of a paper trail on your injuries that will be helpful in court. DO save evidence of your injuries. In addition to the medical records from your doctor, it’s wise to save any other evidence you have of your injury. This could include photos of your injury and/or the accident scene, written accounts, police reports, bills, and other documents. All of these things will help your lawyer fight for you in court.
NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S FRUITCAKE
Inspired by SimplyRecipes.com
INGREDIENTS
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1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sour cream
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1 stick butter 1 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups mixed dried fruit of your choice, chopped 1 cup nuts of your choice, chopped 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg, room temperature
Zest of 1 orange
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1 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with greased baking paper. Ensure the piece running the length of the pan stands 1 inch above each side to form “handles.” 2. In a small bowl, mix baking soda and sour cream. 3. In a second bowl, combine fruit, nuts, and 1/4 cup flour. 4. In a third bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, zest, and sour cream mixture. Then, add remaining flour and salt. Mix, then add fruit mixture. 5. Pour batter into lined pan. Fill up a separate loaf pan halfway with water. Bake both pans in oven for 1 1/2–2 hours or until a skewer leaves the cake clean. 6. Use “handles” to remove cake from pan and cool completely on a rack before serving.
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