KING LOT WRECKS ENDER BENDER MYTH
Since the police may not do it for you, you almost have to be your own police officer at the scene. If you can, get the other driver’s name, phone number,
If you’re hurt in a wreck as a passenger, you’re in a very different position than the driver. The good news is you’re never at fault. You were not driving. You were just along for the ride. That part is easy to understand. What’s not always easy is figuring out who is responsible and where your recovery comes from. The at-fault driver might be the other vehicle, the person driving the car you were in, or both. It can get uncomfortable when the person who caused the wreck is someone you know. I recently had a case where the at-fault driver had their own child in the car, and the child was badly hurt. My client could not understand how that child had a claim against them, their own father. In Texas, there’s no parental immunity. The claim is really against the insurance company, not about punishing the parent. It can feel awkward, but it’s sometimes the only way to get the medical bills and other losses covered. With passenger injuries, there’s also the question of whether one lawyer can represent everyone involved. I think about a big case we had involving a military bus and an 18-wheeler. In that case, the truck pulled out in front of the bus, but there was an argument that the bus driver might share some responsibility. The bus driver and a passenger came to me together, but I couldn’t represent them both. The driver went to another attorney, and I represented the passenger so each person had someone who could fully fight for them. INJURED WITHOUT DRIVING Sorting Out Fault and Coverage
and insurance information. Take photos of the cars, the damage, and the layout of the lot. Get pictures of any stop signs, one-way arrows, or crosswalks. I’ve had clients draw simple diagrams of where they were in the parking lot and why the other driver was at fault. Those can be really helpful when I’m trying to piece together what happened. If the other driver is not being cooperative, call the police and at least try to get them out to the scene.
If you were hurt in a parking lot crash, don’t let anyone talk you into thinking it’s
automatically “no big deal.” It still matters how it happened and who was careless. An attorney can look at the facts, deal with the bias against these cases, and help you make sure the insurance company doesn’t just brush it aside.
Hot Honey- Infused Feta Chicken
INGREDIENTS •
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese 2 tsp fresh rosemary chopped (or thyme) 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
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1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp hot honey
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Sometimes there’s also limited insurance and several passengers with serious injuries. Everyone is chasing the same pot of money. That’s another reason I have to be careful who I represent and another reason passengers should talk to a lawyer early. All of that is a lot to sort through when you were just along for the ride. As a passenger injured in an accident, your first job is to get the care you need. Then, sit down with someone who can sort out fault, look at the different insurance policies, and make sure your interests don’t get lost in the shuffle.
1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. 3. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. 4. In a small bowl, mix hot honey and minced garlic to create a glaze. 5. Place the seared chicken in a baking dish. Pour the hot honey mixture over top. 6. Sprinkle chicken with crumbled feta, then rosemary or thyme. 7. Bake at 400 F for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. 8. Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra caramelization. 9. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon juice and extra herbs before serving. DIRECTIONS
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