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4. I MUST HIRE A LAWYER FOR MY CAR ACCIDENT CASE. If your accident is minor and your injuries are minor, you can probably handle the case on your own. Our website, ClarkHarmonsonAttorney.com, has a ton of free information to help you with your claim if you choose to go it alone. With that said, it’s beneficial to hire a qualified personal injury lawyer in cases involving significant personal injuries. 5. A JURY WILL ALWAYS BE FAIR TO ME. The insurance industry has paid millions of dollars in spreading the myth that car accident victims are only out for money. As a result, and because of tort- reform efforts, juries in Texas are not always generous in car accident cases. We always prepare every case as if it will go to trial, yet many times, discretion is the better part of valor and a settlement before trial is in our client’s best interest. I had a good trial lawyer tell me once, “It’s not all candy canes and rainbows at the courthouse.”
Back-to-School Road-Safety Tips
As kids head back to school, it’s not uncommon for traffic to increase, especially in the mornings and afternoons. This is not only peak commute time for buses and parents but for just about everyone. We all want to get to our destination on our terms. But with all of this traffic, the number of car accidents also increases. Here are a few traffic safety tips to keep in mind throughout the school year. Pay extra attention to school zones. Car and pedestrian traffic around school zones can be hectic in the morning and afternoon. You have to watch out for buses and parents picking up or dropping off their kids — all mixed in with the rest of traffic. The National Safety Council reports that the single-most dangerous spot for kids is directly in front of their school. The reason? This is where they have a sense of security. Obey the speed limit, and be patient. Never block traffic. If you’re a parent dropping off or picking up your kids, remember to drive out of the flow of traffic. We’ve all been stuck behind that one person who decides to make the middle of the street their personal pick-up zone. Don’t be this person. Park in designated areas only. When you don’t use the marked drop-off/pick-up zones, you add to the chaos and it can be confusing for kids and other drivers. Keep clear of pedestrian crosswalks. Whether you’re at a normal intersection or near a school, never block pedestrian paths across the road. In higher-traffic areas, younger kids can be spooked by cars and hesitate to cross even when they have right of way. When you’re at a stop sign, red light, or designated crosswalk, always yield to pedestrians and make your intention to let them cross as obvious as possible. Nonverbal communication between drivers and pedestrians is key to ensuring the safest road conditions!
This article comes direct from the blog at ClarkHarmonsonAttorney.com/blog. Be sure to visit the blog for more insight from Clark!
CLASSIC APPLE CRISP
INSPIRED BY FOOD NETWORK
What do you do when apples are in season but you don’t have time to make a pie? You opt for a crisp, of course.
INGREDIENTS
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5 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp lemon juice
6 tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix all filling ingredients together. Transfer to individual serving ramekins. 3. In a different mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Mix in butter until it forms lumps roughly the size of a pea, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over filling. 4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve.
Mind the bus! If you’re driving behind or toward a bus and the yellow (then red) lights start flashing, you must stop. Texas law states you must stop for a signaling bus on two-way streets and roads with a left-turn divider. You are not required to stop if you are driving toward the bus on a divided road or highway — you still have to stop if you are behind, even on multilane roads.
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