Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin July2018

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July 2018

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Our referrals continue to be one of the best ways clients find us, and we deeply appreciate it! for your trust and confidence. Thank you I remember when we arrived at one of the largest outdoor shelters in the park, I could not believe all the people from our church who were there. I remember my mom turning around looking at me and smiling as she said, “Steve, there sure are a lot of people here to celebrate your birthday.” I was born on the Fourth of July. I was so naive for a little while, I believed everyone was actually there to celebrate my birthday. It was a wonderful day — eating, playing with my cousins on the playground, and watching the older kids playing baseball. Also, after some patriotic and church songs, they actually sang “Happy Birthday” to me. There was even cake and ice cream. I thought I was one of the luckiest boys in the world. I am sure I did not totally understand the significance of Independence Day, but I O ne of my most vivid memories as a young boy is my first visit to beautiful Deming Park in my hometown of Terre Haute, IN. It was a bright, warm, sunny day. I could not have been more than 5 or 6 years old. My dad was driving our car, my mother was in the front passenger seat, and my brother, Larry, and I were in the back seat. We were going to our church’s Fourth of July picnic and celebration. I remember turning into the park and seeing ponds with ducks, rolling hills, and tons of children running, playing, and having a great time.

remember I thought it must be something really special to be an American. Everyone was happy and so nice to each other.

Unfortunately, in 2018, sometimes we aren’t as happy and nice to others as we should be. Our country seems divided. Our leaders (from both parties) lambast their opposition, call each other names, and act as though they hate each other. Each side treats the other side as if it is “un-American.” I don’t have the solution. I wish I did. However, I do wish our leaders would abide by two simple rules my grandmothers taught me (and my brother and cousins) over 50 years ago. I doubt if either of my grandmas graduated from high school, but they were wise in many ways. I remember my maternal grandma told me (more than once), “Steve, if you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all.” The advice I remember most from my paternal Grandma was visual. She would certainly let you know how she felt, but even if she disagreed with you, it was always with a smile. She did not have a mean- spirited bone in her body. It is my hope that our leaders (on both sides of the aisle) will become a little more like my grandmothers.

Hope you had a great Fourth of July. I am still very proud to be an American, and I am sure you are too.

Steve Fleschner Attorney

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You’re just three ingredients away from the perfect summertime treat: chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows. The s’more is a fan favorite on camping trips and at backyard bonfires alike. Though they say you can’t improve perfection, we’ve found a few creative twists on the classic treat that will make your summer a little sweeter. The Elvis A campfire snack fit for a king—of rock ’n’roll, that is. This s’more pays homage to Elvis Presley’s love of peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Swap out the chocolate bar for a peanut butter cup candy and add a few slices of fresh banana between the graham cracker and marshmallow. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can even add some bacon. S’mores in a Jar Here are s’mores you can enjoy all year long. Layers of crushed graham cracker, melted marshmallow,

and creamy chocolate turn a simple jar into a great dessert! Learn how to make the perfect s’mores on the go at family.disney.com/recipe/smores-in-a-jar. Strawberry S’more-cake If you really want to wow your guests at the next bonfire, try your hand at this creative take on the summertime classic. Gooey s’mores meet fresh strawberry shortcake in a dessert that’s as delicious as it is original. Find the whole recipe, including tips on making the perfect shortcake, at aspicyperspective. com/smores-strawberry-shortcake-recipe. S’mOreo A simple but memorable twist on the campfire classic. Grab a box of Oreo cookies, pull a cookie apart, and use that in place of your graham cracker. The cream filling will pair nicely with the chocolate and toasted marshmallow.

S’mores Milkshake Too hot for a campfire? Cool down with a

s’mores milkshake! The trick is to lightly toast the marshmallows in the oven so they mix well with the other ingredients in the blender. Get the recipe at spoonfulofflavor.com/2013/08/30/smores-milkshake to enjoy this sweet treat even in the heat of summer. It’s the simple recipe that opens the door for creative interpretations of the classic s’more. Be adventurous this summer and see what great new s’mores you can create!

Feeling Cheated by the Insurance Company?

We recently settled a claim for one of our clients. The client called us only two months before the statute of limitations expired, which would have barred her claim. She had been injured in a collision that was not her fault. She got the right treatment. Her doctors said she was injured and were supportive. The insurance adjuster handling her claim told her the insurance company for the at-fault driver would pay her medical bills and give her $500 for her pain and suffering. She considered the offer but then called us. We told her this was not a fair offer. We took her case. It wasn’t easy. We had to file suit, take depositions, and take the case to mediation. It took about 18 months. Result: medical bills were paid, and 88 times more money went to our client than the insurance company had offered.

Why did the insurance company only offer her $500? Probably because they thought they could get away with it. The insurance company tried to convince our client it was being fair — it wasn’t. We got them to pay what they should have been willing to pay from the beginning. Not all insurance adjusters are bad. Many of them are good people. They usually are just following instructions from upper management. If you’re injured in accident that is not your fault, we can’t guarantee we will get you 88 times more than what the insurance company has offered, but we will guarantee to do our best to get you the fairest and best settlement possible. – Caleb Fleschner

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We Handle Case Types Did You Know We Handle All of These Types of Cases?

• Bicycle crashes • Car accidents

• Medical malpractice • Wrongful death • Social Security disability • Family law

Derek has been with the law firm for eight months and is a pre- hearing casemanager. His job is to keep the client files updated and contact the client to get monthly updates on their case. He also calls the Social Security Administration eachmonth to get the status on the client’s case. His favorite thing about his job is helping clients get the income they need to live a better life. Derek Richards a n C O

• Pedestrian injuries • Slips, trips, and falls • Brain injuries

Our Clients Say It Best

“Although I had several caseworkers during the 2–3 years of working with this firm, no one dropped the ball on my disability case at all. They called at least twice a month with updates, and if I had questions, the portal was amazing and I got answers very quickly. They had my case well-prepared before entering the courtroom on a Wednesday. I was told it would be 6–12 weeks before I heard if we won the case, but the following Monday, my lawyer called to say the judge had ruled in my favor. I failed in three attempts on my own but they made it happen. I’d recommend them to anyone.” –Brenda Franc “I came to Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin after being turned down for the third time. Well, let me share my situation. I have severe headaches and sometimes can’t even leave the bedroom, turn on the lights, or have any noise. If that isn’t enough, I have depression and anxiety, plus asthma and stomach issues. I have been in the ER so much. I cannot work with these headaches. Even with Botox, which helps some, I still have days that I can’t function. “Thanks to FSTN for getting my settlement and going through this step by step, explaining to me all the steps that were going on. I am grateful for this law firm. They treated me with respect and answered all my questions. They were always there and appointed a case manager who always answered the phone or called right back if I got their answering machine. I would not choose another law firm in the future.” –Robin Krueger

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar

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1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup Reese’s Pieces or similar candy

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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1 egg

Directions

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Heat oven to 375 F.

2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl until fluffy. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well-blended. Stir in candies. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. 3. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; remove from oven. Cool slightly; remove from pan and place on wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Did You Celebrate My Birthday? Everyone Else Did!

Take Your S’mores to the Next Level Feeling Cheated by the Insurance Company?

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Employee of the Month Stephanie’s Sweet Treats

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The History of Hot Dogs and Burgers

This American Grub How Hot Dogs and Hamburgers Became National Treasures

decided to place one of these franks in a bun, but by the opening of the 20th century, hot dog stands had popped up all over the Eastern Seaboard. We do know the identity of the man who took the hot dog’s popularity to a national level: Nathan Handwerker. A Jewish immigrant from Poland, Nathan sliced buns for a hot dog stand on Coney Island. After scraping together enough money, he quit his job and opened a stand of his own, undercutting his former employer’s prices by half. Not only did Nathan’s hot dogs outsell the competition, the Great Depression made them the perfect food for a nation suddenly living on a tight budget. By the 1930s, hot dogs had become so unquestionably American that Franklin Roosevelt famously served them to King George VI during his royal visit in 1939. The Burger Like the hot dog, the exact origin of the beef patty’s eventual “sandwiching” is lost to history. Once again,

it was German immigrants who brought their recipes for “Hamburg steak”with them across the Atlantic, but reports vary as to who first sold the meat patty inside a bun. Multiple diners and fairgrounds across America claim to be the home of the first hamburger. All of these claims date to the turn of the 20th century, a time when our nation was faced with feeding a growing working class quickly and cheaply. By the 1950s, the burger had become a symbol of the American everyman. Both the hot dog and hamburger embody the history of our nation. Immigrant traditions merged with blue-collar needs to create two uniquely American foods. It’s fitting that we celebrate America’s birthday with the grub that has grown along with it.

If your plans for this Independence Day involve firing up the barbecue, you’ll probably be cooking two American classics: hot dogs and hamburgers. Come the Fourth of July, families will be grilling up burgers and dogs from sea to shining sea, but it wasn’t always this way. The story of how beef patties and sausages became culinary symbols of our nation will give you plenty of food for thought. The Hot Dog It was German immigrants who brought the “frankfurter” and the “wienerwurst” to American soil in the 1800s. There is much debate over who first

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