INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RIDE- SHARE PASSENGER?
SE TO DRINK AND DRIVE
Slowed Reaction Time
There’s always the potential for an accident when you get behind the wheel, but typically, we’re able to react in time to sudden events and prevent a collision. We might have to slam on our brakes to avoid rear-ending someone or quickly shift lanes to avoid a merging collision. When you drink, your reaction time slows, which puts you at a greater risk of getting into an accident.
Legal Ramifications
You’ve been drinking, and it’s time to go home. You think to yourself, “What’s the worst that could happen if I drive myself home?” Well, there are plenty of bad things that could happen. You could get pulled over and issued a DUI. This
HERE’S WHAT TO DO
Many individuals rely on ride-shares, like Uber or Lyft, to help them safely reach their destinations. You expect a safe trip every time you step into a ride-share, regardless of whether you’re going to work, heading home, leaving the bar, or going elsewhere. But accidents do happen. If you regularly use a ride-share service as a passenger, it’s imperative to know what to do if your ride-share is involved in an accident. You should treat a ride-share accident like any other. It’s essential that law enforcement comes to the scene of the accident, so take the initiative and call the police if your ride-share driver is unwilling or unable. If you can, try to document the scene while you wait for the police. Take pictures of the vehicles and write down everything you can remember about the accident and
could result in losing your license, paying fines, heading to jail, and even losing your job. You could also end up causing an accident, which could have serious repercussions for the rest of your life. You could get physically injured yourself or end up hurting or killing someone with your actions. That guilt will haunt you for the rest of your life.
Chocolate Pots de Creme
get the names, contact information, insurance information, and license plate numbers of the drivers involved. Make sure you talk to the police so your version of the incident makes it into the report. You should also seek medical attention, even if you feel uninjured. The adrenaline after an accident might mask feelings of pain or discomfort. If you’re injured while riding in a ride-share, you may wonder who you should file your auto injury claim against. If the ride-share driver is at fault and logged into the app currently on a trip, you could be eligible for compensation from the ride-share company’s insurance. When drivers are logged into the app and have accepted a tip, their liability coverage increases to $1 million. Depending on the severity of your injuries and the damages you have suffered, you may be able to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and mental anguish. Accidents involving ride-share vehicles happen every day. If you’ve been involved in an accident as the passenger of a ride-share, help is available. Give us a call, and we’ll discuss your options.
Impress your valentine with a chilly chocolate treat! This smooth custard is easy to make and the perfect dessert to end a romantic night at home.
INGREDIENTS
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9 oz high-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
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5 tbsp granulated sugar (add an extra tbsp if using bitter chocolate)
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 tbsp powdered sugar
6 large egg yolks
DIRECTIONS
1. Place chopped chocolate into a blender. 2. In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, whisk the milk, 1 cup of cream, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt over medium heat. Cook, constantly stirring with a spatula until the mixture is almost boiling, 5–6 minutes. Immediately pour the milk mixture over the chocolate in the blender. 3. Cover and blend until smooth. 4. Divide the mixture among ramekins or small cups and refrigerate until set (about 2 hours). 5. Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream and the powdered sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. 6. Top chilled pots de creme with whipped cream and serve.
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