GET THE MOST OUT
OF YOUR DIGITAL HOME ASSISTANT
More and more people are welcoming in the Amazon Echo or the Google Home into their spaces. Everyone knows they make great Bluetooth speakers and can tell you the weather forecast, but they’re also capable of so much more. Digital assistants can do a variety of tasks depending on how much you want them to do for you. For example, if you want your digital assistant to be heavily involved in your daily life, you can use the Echo or the Home as the core of your “connected home.” You can connect numerous compatible devices to these assistants, including other Bluetooth or networked speakers, lights, thermostats, coffee makers, refrigerators, and even microwaves.
to make a connected home efficient. And let’s be honest: Many of us aren’t going to buy a connected fridge or Wi-Fi enabled lightbulbs just to get the most out of our digital assistants. What you can do, however, is make use of what you already have. Here are some ways to put your digital assistants to work without committing to a connected home. Both the Echo and the Home make excellent communication hubs. In the home, they can be used as a local intercom system. Do you have a few Echo Dots or Google Home Minis? If you do, you’re set. You can communicate in any room where another device is present. Your digital assistant can also make outgoing calls. As long as the device has access to your contacts (or the is also important for your health and well-being. While some brain injuries will show immediate physical signs, your brain can be just as damaged in an accident that involves no open wound or other such visible trauma. Only thorough medical testing can accurately assess the severity of a TBI. The costs associated with a TBI can be staggering. In addition to sky-high medical bills, those who experience a TBI will likely miss work and suffer loss in their quality of life. These effects can change a life drastically; in some cases, the aftermath is so severe that a person will end up with paralysis, in a coma, or dead. When a TBI sufferer can no longer function on their own, their loved ones are forced to step in and provide care.
person you’re trying to contact has an Echo or Home), you can easily make the connection. Want to send a text message? No problem! You can dictate a text to anyone in your smartphone’s contact list and send it without ever touching your phone. Aside from communications, the assistants can handle calendars, appointments, emails, and more. You can ask for information relevant to you, like “When is my flight again?” Google Home can recognize your voice, or the voice of anyone in the house, and respond accordingly. There’s no worry that anyone’s calendar or appointments will be mixed up with yours. If you want to learn more, search for tutorials online. We’ve only scratched the surface when it comes to what these digital assistants can do for you. Everything about TBI cases is extreme. The injuries can be massive, which is why the compensation for them needs to be as well. Recovering damages may not be the first thing on your mind after a serious injury, but it’s important to get what you deserve and need. Even in the case of life-altering injuries, the insurance companies are going to try to limit how much they pay. Working with an attorney who is experienced in brain injury cases will allow you to focus on what really matters: living the best possible life you can after your injury. If you’ve suffered a brain injury of any kind, call our office to find out how we can help.
Of course, therein lies the challenge — you must have compatible devices
THE UNIQUE NATURE OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES A VERY SERIOUS INJURY
Serious injuries can come in many forms, but a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is in a category all its own. According to the CDC, TBIs contribute to 30 percent of all injury-related deaths, more than any other factor. In cases where a TBI doesn’t lead to a fatality, it can still transform the injured party’s life forever. Due to the serious nature of these injuries, there are special considerations when pursuing a claim related to them. No matter where or how you’re injured, you should seek immediate medical attention, and that’s doubly true for head injuries. Even if you are 99 percent sure you’re not seriously hurt, you should get it checked anyway. This is helpful in pursuing a claim against an insurance company, and it
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