SURVIVING THE CRASH
IN DEFENSE OF RELAXATION
WHY TRAUMA AWARENESS MAT TERS Inside this issue, we discuss a case where a minor crashes into our client and their family and how important it is to educate your kids on driving safety. We also would like to talk about the importance of physical trauma awareness, especially for those like our client and their family after a severe accident.
Why You Need to Take Your Vacation Days
If you’re one of the 50% of Americans who would prefer a higher salary over paid vacation days, then the thought of relaxing by the pool probably makes your skin crawl. According to a 2019 Allianz Global Assistance survey, most Americans would only give up their vacation days for a 48% raise, but as Forbes reports, about 1 in 5 workers would only need a 24% raise to willingly fork over their vacation days. The rise of what experts are calling “performative workaholism” is evident in the hustle-and-grind culture of working long hours, skipping lunches, working throughout the weekend, and taking very few breaks. But medical and psychological experts caution that addiction to the hustle comes at a price. Recent evidence suggests that working long hours over extended periods of time actually makes you a worse employee. As exhaustion creeps in, your ability to complete even the most mundane or simple task decreases. In those moments, it’s important to take a short break, but it’s also vital to recognize when your body needs an extended refresher. This could make you better at your job. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Luxembourg, Ireland, and Norway have some of the world’s most productive workers. Coincidentally, they also provide many vacation days. So, what’s great about taking a vacation? Experts at a Midwestern hospital system, Allina Health, report that stepping away from work for a short period of time can decrease your risk of heart disease, improve your quality of sleep, create a better mood, and boost your relationships. Researchers in the Netherlands even found that simply planning for and anticipating a vacation can improve your happiness level! If you can’t stand the thought of taking time off, you’re not alone. More than 40% of respondents in a 2016 survey said they felt they couldn’t take a vacation because there wasn’t anyone to cover them. Communicate your concerns with your employer to find a compromise. Start slow, too. Schedule a long weekend and pack your days with activities, like getting a massage, hiking, or traveling to a local destination. Look to travel sites like Expedia, Airbnb, and Travelocity for local deals and tips on the best vacation methods. Soon, you’ll be the biggest advocate for taking time off.
WHAT HAPPENS IF A MINOR CRASHES INTO YOUR CAR? Our driving skills are often informed by our parents. For more than a decade, we’ll watch our parents at the wheel as they help guide us along our lives. By the time we drive ourselves, our parents’ driving habits will seem like the “norm.” This is why setting a good example for your kids is so, so important.
In some of our personal injury cases, our client is injured by a minor. What happens when your young teenager crashes into another
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