LET’S UNMASK HALLOWEEN THE ORIGINS AND LEGENDS BEHIND YOUR FAVORITE TRADITIONS
Here come the scary decorations, pumpkin carving, trick-or- treating, and spooky costumes because Halloween is just around the corner! These traditions are what make Halloween fun and exciting year after year. However, did you know that jack-o’- lanterns come from an Irish legend or that
are some fun facts you might not know about Halloween! Halloween is based on a Celtic festival. Samhain, a pagan festival held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, celebrated both the harvest and the “dark” second half of the year. During this celebration, it was believed the barrier separating the spirits from the physical world would come down, allowing demons to enter and the spirits of all who passed away that year to move on to the next life. ‘Stingy Jack’ helped evolve jack-o’-lanterns. The Irish myth of a man named “Stingy Jack” goes like this: Stingy Jack invited the devil for a drink, and because he didn’t want to pay, he convinced the devil to turn into a
the “coin” next to a cross in his pocket that prevented the devil from returning to his original form. Once he freed the devil, Stingy Jack continued to trick him. When he died, God turned away Stingy Jack with only coal to light his way, so he placed the coal in a carved-out turnip to create a lantern. From there, people slowly transformed his “lantern” into the modern-day jack-o’-lantern! Candy corn was once called chicken feed. Candy corn, which the Wunderlee Candy Company began producing in the late 1880s, is an extremely popular Halloween candy. In fact, today, about 35 million pounds of the candy are sold each year! When the Goelitz Candy Company brought it to the masses at the turn of the century, they called the sweet tricolored candy “Chicken Feed” because so many people worked on farms at the time. Their early ads exclaimed, “Something worth crowing for!”
trick-or-treating comes from a historical ritual called “souling”?
As we prepare for Oct. 31 activities, here
coin so he could buy their drinks. However, instead of paying, he placed
We often get asked when it is right to settle versus go to court, and our answer is always the same: whatever Trey or Ben says! Since every case is different, there is no correct answer for every situation. While there are various reasons why our team might recommend going to trial, we would only do so if we felt it was undoubtedly needed. Why? Well, going to court isn’t a walk in the park. The time, money, and effort put into litigation might not match the outcome. SETTLE OR GO TO COURT? WHY LITIGATION MAY BECOME NECESSARY
Now you know! Happy Halloween!
years to actually receive it. Court processes can be lengthy, and months are spent with each team communicating back and forth.
Additionally, there is no guarantee of compensation when you go to court. Unlike a settlement where you know you’ll receive payment, a court’s decision depends on a judge and if they deem it necessary. Because of this, we only recommend a trial if we know our client will win. So, when is it necessary to go to court? If our team sees that the settlement offered doesn’t cover our client’s medical expenses, it’s time to fight back. It’s offensive to propose a low payment that can barely even cover medical damages, and in these cases, we know we can win a higher compensation in court. Before we start litigating, we always inform clients that they will have to be more hands-on in this process. While accepting a settlement can be done mainly through our team, litigation also requires clients' involvement, and we understand that this can be stressful. This reason alone is why we work hard to settle outside of the courtroom. But if the defendant is not respecting your case, we will do whatever it takes to get you the justice you deserve, and sometimes litigation is the way to do so. Our team works hard to represent the community and stands up for hardworking people. If you or someone you know has recently experienced an accident or injury, call our team at 229-303-4995. We will help you understand your case and the best options available.
The main factor to consider when it comes to court hearings is time. Even if you get more compensation, it can take anywhere from 2–4
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