Malloy Law Offices, LLC - December 2021

Why Seeing an Attorney May Be Good for You! THE NEXT BIG HEALTH SECRET

GUIDE TO WINTER DRIVING

and stop your vehicle on snowy or icy roads. You will also want to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to allow plenty of stopping time. Keep in mind that every vehicle handles differently in the winter weather. If it makes you feel more comfortable, before driving on major roads, take some time to practice in a parking lot to get a feel for the road conditions that day. Try to always keep a full gas tank (at a

Consulting with an attorney when you are facing legal trouble allows you to have an advocate and expert in your corner who is fighting for you and your rights. And according to recent studies, it may be good for your health too! According to NPR, a 2017 study of Veterans Affairs Offices in Connecticut and New York found that veterans who saw clinic attorneys reported improved mental health within three months after their initial meetings. Additionally, in Colorado, a five-year survey of

minimum, a half tank) in case of an emergency so you can run your car for short periods of time to stay warm. When heading out in nasty weather conditions, take it slow, plan ahead, and be alert. Your safety depends on it. For more information on winter driving safety, scan this QR code.

69 patients from 2015 to 2020 found that patients in Medicaid programs who saw attorneys at their clinics had a decrease in the amount of physical health problems they were facing. While further studies are needed to corroborate this evidence, the message is clear: Finding solutions to your legal concerns through an attorney is healthy! This idea has led to several states permitting Medicaid patients to use some of their health care dollars toward legal clinical programs. For example, in Colorado, some chronically ill patients are struggling with immigration issues or problems as a result of losing their jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic. By consulting with lawyers — in addition to psychiatrists, social workers, and medical doctors — patients are lowering their stress levels, improving their physical well-being, and staying closer to their families. But how does this work? To answer that question, we have to examine the toll stress takes on our bodies. Constant stress, like concerns about visitations or deportation, can cause our bodies to fail. This

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often leads to headaches, heartburn, a weakened immune system, insomnia, stomach problems, and more. These problems then compound into other issues, causing the body to spiral when intervention isn’t possible. However, when the source of stress is relieved, the side effects are eliminated as well. This can powerfully help people who are facing potentially life- altering legal situations. So, while your attorney may not be able to perform heart surgery or help alleviate your knee pain, their expertise may be just what you need to feel better in the long run.

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