IN FORKS WE TRUST HOW EUROPE EVENTUALLY STOPPED EATING WITH THEIR HANDS
If you attend a dinner party, go on a date at a restaurant, or eat a plate of pasta, you’ll use a fork without thinking twice. This is proper etiquette — and the cleanest and most efficient way to eat a meal! Could you imagine trying to eat a plate of spaghetti and meatballs without one? Wealthy people in other parts of the world, such as the Byzantine Empire and the Middle East, have been using forks since the 17th century. However, before that, forks were considered to be sacrilegious and rude to use at the dinner table in Europe! In fact, in the 11th
into her new house, including a case of golden forks. At the wedding, she pulled out one of her golden forks to partake in her wedding feast, and the reaction she got took her by surprise.
The clergy lambasted her, saying things like, “God in his wisdom has provided man with natural forks — his fingers. Therefore, it is an insult to him to substitute artificial metal forks for them when eating.” However, this didn’t urge the princess to eat with her hands, and she stuck with her forks. Shortly after the marriage, the Byzantine princess, unfortunately, contracted the plague and passed away. Many believed this was “karma” for refusing to eat with her hands and bringing a fork to her husband’s home. But thanks to Maria Argyropoulina, Europe was introduced to the fork and never had to worry about eating spaghetti and meatballs — or any other dish — with their hands again.
century, a Byzantine princess was ridiculed for bringing forks into her new husband’s home.
Maria Argyropoulina, the Greek niece of Emperor Basil II of Byzantium, arrived in Venice, Italy, prepared to marry Giovanni, the son of Pietro Orseolo II, the Doge of Venice. She brought all of her belongings with her to move
My Child Was in an Accident! How Do Personal Injury Claims Involving a Minor Work?
Throughout the years, we’ve discussed the different factors and approaches to consider when maneuvering through a personal injury case. But do these procedures change if a child is the one who received injuries? Like adults, minors are entitled to compensation. However, children cannot file a claim independently — they need a parent to file it. Additionally, special rules apply for personal injury claims involving minors. Statute of Limitations Typically, you have three years to file a claim. If you file a lawsuit after the deadline, the claim could be dismissed — no matter how responsible the defendant was for the accident. However, if the victim is a minor, the three-year rule doesn’t apply to them. They have until their 21st birthday to file a personal injury claim. It doesn’t matter what age the minor was when the accident occurred; they can either have their parents file after the accident or wait until they (the child) are 21. Claims Process If the parent of a child decides to file a personal injury claim while they’re still a minor, they should act in their child’s best interest. Children cannot sign settlement agreements or liability forms when a settlement is reached.
So, the parent must submit a petition to approve the payment amount. If the compensation is $10,000 or more, insurance companies require the court to approve the amount. A judge will also ensure a plan is in place to save and protect the funds for the minor. In court, the parent must agree that the settlement is for the child and should be used for their benefit. If the minor doesn’t have a parent, the court could appoint a guardian to safeguard these funds until the child is an adult. If the settlement is large, insurance companies may deposit a certain amount into a monthly fund for several years. These structured settlements are beneficial because the funds can be catered to the child’s needs, living expenses, and education in the future. Because personal injury claims involving minors are different than adults, it’s vital that you work with an experienced attorney to assist you. At Brooks & Crowley, we aim to provide you with the best service possible and help you receive the compensation you or your child deserve. If you or someone you know has any questions or concerns, please call us today.
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