More Myths and Misconceptions Ab Your Car Accident
1. ALL LAWYERS ARE THE SAME WHEN IT COMES TO INJURY CASES. Choosing the right lawyer can be difficult. There are attorney ads everywhere, promising easy cash and aggressive representation. Do your homework: Look for a lawyer who only represents injury victims, has done injury work for many years, and has significant experience handling complex cases with trial experience. 2. CAR ACCIDENT LAWS ARE THE SAME IN EVERY STATE. Texas has some of the worst laws of any state for car accident victims. For example, there is a law that limits the amount of money you can recover if your health insurance company pays your medical bills. New Mexico does not have the same restrictions on damages for people who use their own health insurance. If you are seriously injured, your lawyer better know Texas laws and how to avoid or minimize them as best as they can. 3. HIRING A LAWYER IS TOO EXPENSIVE. A good personal injury lawyer can dramatically increase the value of your case. The results of a 1999 study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) found hiring an attorney pays substantial dividends for automobile accident victims. The IRC report, “Auto Injuries: Claiming Behavior and Its Impact on Insurance Costs,” stated that insurance payouts are, on average, 3.5 times higher for clients who hired an attorney than for those who didn’t. SUDO KU
In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets to clear rubble, offer supplies, and search for survivors. It was a powerful act of resilience in a deeply trying time, and while most of the individuals helping with the disaster stood on two feet, more than 300 canines also answered the call to service. Dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, including search and rescue dogs, police dogs, service dogs, and therapy dogs, were brought in to help find and care for survivors in the wake of the destruction. They worked tirelessly alongside rescue crews as they searched through the debris. Search and rescue dogs and their handlers worked 12–16-hour days, searching for survivors and victims. They worked through dangerous conditions: Many dogs burned their paws as they dug through hot rubble, and both handlers and canines inhaled toxic dust. The task was both physically and mentally exhausting for the dogs during their shifts. Some dogs that found deceased victims refused to eat or interact with other animals. Search and rescue dogs became increasingly stressed and depressed the longer they searched without any results, mirroring their handlers. It wasn’t uncommon for handlers to stage mock “findings” of survivors to keep the dogs’ spirits up. Fortunately, the sacrifices these dogs and their handlers made did not go unnoticed. Many dog owners were inspired to earn their search and rescue certifications after the events of 9/11, promising to aid in future disasters and hopefully lessen the impact of such catastrophes. After 9/11, various researchers conducted many studies examining the effect this kind of work has on animals, both physically and mentally. Many of these studies wouldn’t be possible without the AKC Canine Health Foundation, so if you’re looking to give back this September, visit them at their website to see how you can help: AKCCHF.org .
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