Auto Accident Do’s and Don’ts
DO take pictures of everything, including all vehicles involved, the scene, and any injuries. Get the license plate information of the other vehicles and the names of the other drivers. DON’T just exchange insurance information and drive off. You want a police officer there to document the incident. It will preserve important evidence if you need to involve the legal system later on. This can also protect you against the other driver misrepresenting what occurred to their own insurance company. DON’T try to prevent someone from leaving the scene of an accident. There are lots of reasons someone might not want to stick around, and if they want to go, just give the police as much information as you can write down or remember about them.
Auto accidents — even fender benders — are incredibly stressful. It’s important to keep a cool head, but that’s difficult when there’s twisted metal, broken plastic, and traffic speeding by. If you’re in this situation, take a deep breath and follow this list for the best results. DO stop in a safe place, if possible. If you can pull over or get out of the way of traffic, you need to. The last thing you need right now is for another car to hit your vehicle or the other vehicle involved in the accident. Safety is the first priority. DO call 911 immediately, even if you don’t think there are any injuries. You can let the dispatcher know that it’s not a life-and-death situation and let them prioritize the call accordingly, but you want law enforcement to show up. Of course, if there are injuries — and unless you’re a medical professional, you might not really know — you’ll need emergency medical care on-scene as soon as possible.
Remember — safety first. And call 911 every time.
Laugh Out Loud
Easy Holiday Party Cheese Fondue Scrambling to find something for the holiday potluck? This fondue is sure to impress! Ingredients
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¾ cup dry white wine
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1 clove garlic
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Salt to taste
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1 (8-ounce) package sliced Swiss cheese
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Foods to dip (apple slices, bread cubes, roasted vegetables, etc.)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together wine and cornstarch. 2. Chop cheese slices into small, uniform pieces. 3. Rub clove of garlic all over the sides and bottom of a heavy-bottomed pot, then discard. 4. Heat wine mixture over medium-low heat in the pot until thick and bubbling. Add
some cheese and slowly whisk. When nearly smooth, add more cheese and whisk gently. Repeat until all cheese is melted. If mixture seems too tight, add 1 tablespoon wine. 5. Season with salt and serve immediately. Keep pot on low heat to keep the fondue dippable.
Recipe inspired by PinchofYum.com
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