Law Office of Elliott Kanter APC March 2018

Once you have compiled a list of candidates, it’s time to conduct interviews. When communicating with candidates you don’t know, remember not to give out too much personal information. Set up phone interviews for the first round, and if you like the candidate, set up an in-person interview in a public place. Your questions should be geared toward your lifestyle and the expectations you have for a sitter. Make sure you’re on the same page about job specifics, discipline, and responsibilities. If you’re still sold on the candidate after the in-person interview, consider introducing them to your kids to get their opinion on the sitter. Once you’ve decided on the perfect babysitter, make sure to monitor the relationship and ask your sitter and child open and upfront questions after every session. The most important thing to remember is that your sitter must be compatible with the needs of your family. Sometimes, you learn that a perfect candidate is not the right fit for your family. But that’s okay! Once you’ve gone through the process once, finding another sitter will be a breeze.

HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT SITTER FOR YOUR FAMILY

Finding the perfect babysitter can be daunting. But as most parents know, sitters are a necessity. Here are some tips to help you find the best sitter for your family. Many people turn to family friends or neighbors to find a trusted sitter, but searching for a candidate online is also a great option. No matter where you look, you should start by creating a short list of potential caregivers and screening them for your family’s needs. Review their experience, education, certifications, and hourly rate. If you have online candidates, you can read parent reviews to get a better idea of a sitter’s performance and personality. Make sure to run a basic background check on each candidate. Next, check out your potential sitter’s references. Online profiles almost always require them, so don’t be afraid to reach out. Call their references and check your sitter’s other social media profiles to learn more about their personality and hobbies. Finally, run an enhanced background check through your local police department or through a private online service.

TAKE CARE HELP YOURSELF AND YOUR CLAIM Often in personal injury law, we see folks try to put on a brave face regarding their trauma. Maybe they’re trying to be macho, maybe they don’t want to be a burden to their loved ones, or maybe they feel they can’t afford treatment. This is twice as common for individuals dealing with psychological trauma, where seeking help can be stigmatized. For those out there trying to grit their teeth against the pain, we see you and your struggle. We want you to know that it’s okay to not be okay. Silence is neither a strength nor a salve. The only way your injuries are going to get better is through professional treatment. You owe it to yourself to seek good consistent care and to stick with it.

When you file a personal injury claim, the first thing insurance adjusters scrutinize is the treatment you’ve received, and whether you are doing all you can to recover. They will point out any gaps in your care, any prescriptions you’ve left unfilled, or any missed doctor’s appointments and leverage them against you. You see, gaps in care can be used to cast doubt on the severity — or even the existence — of your injuries. Whether mental or physical, only you can know the pain you are in. What matters is that you are honest about it. Adjusters tend to err on the side of suspicion, assuming symptoms are being exaggerated. They never take the time to consider how often people tend to do the opposite — to downplay their pain for one reason or another. There are many reasons to seek treatment after an injury. You may be primarily seeking your own recovery or hoping to receive compensation that matches the severity of your injuries. It’s always the best policy to be honest with medical professionals and yourself.

Receiving proper treatment is important for your long-term health and recovery, first and foremost. The sooner you recover, the faster you can regain some sense of normalcy. Ignoring or attempting to push past your trauma not only hurts your health, but it also hurts your chances of receiving adequate compensation for what you’ve endured.

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