TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TO REGAIN CONTROL After a Car Crash
It can be hard to keep your wits about you in the moments after a car accident. As your adrenaline surges and you look around to ensure you and your passengers are okay, emotions can run high. But if you are not in need of immediate medical attention, it’s important that you keep an eye on the long-term implications of the crash.
not afford you the same courtesy. Don’t accuse them of being at fault, but don’t lay blame yourself either, even if you think it would ease tensions. Simply ask to exchange the following information: • Names • Contact information • Insurance and policy numbers • License plate numbers • Vehicles’ make, model, year, color, and VIN numbers • Driver’s license numbers Collecting this information does not mean you or the other driver intends to pursue a civil case. This is simply important information your own insurance company is going to want. Whether you file a claim or pursue damages based on the other driver’s negligence, not having this information can be a huge speed bump in the process. The future can be uncertain after a car accident, but this important step is critical before regaining a sense of normalcy in your life. If you or a loved one have been injured by another driver’s negligence, contacting an experienced New Orleans personal injury attorney, like our team at the Smiley Law Firm, can help you better understand your legal options.
Personal injury claims can take months to process, which is the last thing you need when medical bills are piling up. What many drivers don’t realize is that they can help their claim run smoothly by taking one simple step in the minutes after their accident: exchanging information with the other driver. While talking with the other driver(s) involved in an accident may be difficult, it’s an important part of the claims process for everyone. It’s critical you do your best to conduct yourself in a calm, professional manner, even if the other party does
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HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOWS
Ingredients
• 3 packages unflavored gelatin • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract • Powdered sugar, to coat
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Let sit while you make the syrup. 2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water until the sugar dissolves. 3. Raise heat to high and bring syrup up to 240 F, using a candy thermometer to check for temperature. 4. With an electric whisk on low speed, slowly whisk syrup into gelatin mixture. Switch speed to high and whip for 15 minutes, until very thick. Fold in vanilla after whipping. 5. Dust a nonmetal baking dish with powdered sugar and spoon mixture into dish. Smooth mixture, top with more powdered sugar, and let stand uncovered overnight. 6. Cut into squares, decorate, and serve.
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