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OVERCOME TRAGEDY — GIVE THE PAPERWORK TO SOMEONE ELSE WHY DO I NEED A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY?
NO. 3: STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS MAKE YOUR TIMELINE EVEN MORE PRESSING. Every injury claim has its own statute of limitations, which means the maximum time allowed for parties in a dispute to initiate legal proceedings. Additionally, some claims (particularly against government agencies) require notice to be given in relatively short periods of time. If you wait too long, you may be barred from taking any kind of legal action because of a time limit. NO. 4: INSURANCE COMPANIES SEND THEIR OWN ATTORNEYS. Insurance companies have professional legal help on their side, and they will try to trick you into making statements that will help them reduce your claim, leaving you stuck with expensive medical bills for, potentially, the rest of your life. Also, many people don’t know how much money they’ll actually need to overcome future medical debt, and they may ask for too little money when negotiating a claim on their own. Remember, your insurance company is not necessarily on your side — but you don’t need to fight that battle alone. NO. 5: ALMOST ALL PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS WORK ON A CONTINGENT FEE BASIS. This means they’re paid not at the time they invest in a case but, instead, by the ultimate result. If you have competent counsel on your side as soon as possible, it won’t cost you anything in additional fees. It’s only a win-win for you.
When you’re injured in a terrible car crash, or you’ve had a loved one wrongfully die in a tragic work accident, you’re already faced with a life-altering event. Like many people, you probably aren’t prepared to pursue a legal claim to the fullest extent. You need a fervent advocate to help you overcome this difficult part of your life — which is why at Yeargan & Kert, we fight your personal injury cases for you. We hope you never find yourself in a situation where you need to fight a legal battle to receive justified compensation for your injuries or losses. But if you do, here are several ways our personal injury attorneys can help you. NO. 1: WE GATHER EVIDENCE FOR YOU — BEFORE IT ‘EXPIRES.’ In some cases, evidence has a shelf life or, in other words, must be collected by a certain time or never at all. For example, most cars and trucks record electronic data including the vehicle’s speed, acceleration, braking, steering, and air-bag deployment before, during, and after a crash. This physical evidence associated with the wreck can be extremely important for your case, but this information needs to be preserved or else it can be destroyed. An experienced personal injury attorney will follow all necessary steps to protect and preserve your evidence. NO. 2: WE CAN GET INVOLVED AND WORK ON YOUR CASE AS SOON AS THE ACCIDENT HAPPENS. As soon as you receive medical support, prioritize your legal support. Keep in mind that in order to preserve the destruction of important evidence, you’ll want an attorney involved in your case as soon as possible. If you wait too long, there may be nothing your legal team can do.
Thanks for reading, friends. And if you or your family are ever hurt, and you need an expert legal team on your side, don’t hesitate to give us a call — we’d love to fight for you.
–Jim Yeargan
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POSITIVE MARKETING IN 2021 YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
Positive marketing is a tactic that has been around for a long while, but in today’s world, it might be more powerful than ever. We’re constantly surrounded by terrible news about our nation, society, and the entire world, and people can definitely use more positive forces and content in their lives. Will your brand be there for them? What are other brands doing to provide positive marketing to their customers? EMPOWERMENT AND INCLUSIVITY In the 2000s, positive marketing was all about looking at the world through rose- tinted glasses. A great example of this is McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” campaign. It’s not a bad thing to create a wonderful, positive image of your brand and the world it lives in — so long as you’re keeping up with people’s idea of a better world, too. Today, positivity is closely related to empowerment and inclusivity. What is “empowerment”? When you empower
someone, you’re likely doing two things: making them feel accepted and encouraging them to succeed. Doing this helps imbue them with positive energy, and it even makes the world feel like a better place for a little while. That’s the ultimate thinking behind a lot of inclusive empowerment and positivity marketing today. And why wouldn’t you want to shop at a brand that makes you feel great? According to Accenture, over 41% of consumers “have shifted their business away from a retailer that does not reflect how important [identity and diversity] is to them.” The same study showed that 29% of consumers are willing to switch brands if they don’t showcase enough diversity. If you’re not sure where to start, try showing support for local support groups, women’s shelters, or free mental health clinics — it’s a great, positive way of supporting your community’s well-being!
BUILD INFLUENCE THROUGH POSITIVITY
If your brand produces positive, feel-good content, people will tend to listen. Make sure to optimize your marketing by using social media to regularly post content relevant to both your business and your local efforts. Building engagement takes a lot of time and effort, but it can pay off in massive ways. You never know when a business’s content will go viral. Consumers are exceedingly picky in 2021, but positivity will always win the day. Show your customers that they’re valued, and many will make sure to return the favor.
I Got a DUI and I’m Under 21 — What Now?
We can all agree that teenagers are facing a lot of challenges right now. That’s why they must pay attention and be extremely
driver’s license can be suspended for six months to a year, and in some cases, the suspension can last even longer than a year.
If you find yourself in a situation like this, you should know you have 30 days to request an administrative license suspension (ALS) hearing. The other possibility you have is to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. If you don’t do any of these two things, your driver’s license will be automatically suspended. If you do decide to request an ALS hearing, you will then be attending the administrative license hearing with the Department of Driver Services, where your lawyer will represent you. Make sure you do one of these two things if you want to avoid the suspension of your driver’s license. Besides suspension, additional consequences can happen, including fines and fees, a mark on your driving record, participation in various community services, etc. The best advice is to never drink and drive — especially if you’re under 21 years of age. But, if that happens and you receive a DUI citation, make sure to follow the instructions from this article. We want to help you avoid negative consequences that will leave a mark on your future.
careful to avoid all the things that can follow them for the rest of their lives — and one such life-altering consequence can be getting a traffic citation for driving under the influence (DUI). Everyone knows drinking and driving is bad. Legally speaking, however, it isn’t against the law to drink and drive as long as the sobriety test shows the driver is not intoxicated with an alcohol percentage of 0.08 or more. But that is only the case for drivers who are over 21. For the ones who are younger than 21 years of age, the law has a zero- tolerance policy. If the sobriety test shows the blood alcohol intoxication (BAC) is 0.02 or even more, the person under 21 will be arrested. The most common consequence for drinking and driving is the suspension of the driver’s license. Right away, you can expect to get a temporary permit, and your driver’s license will be immediately confiscated. This will last for 30 days, but after those 30 days, your
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4 QUICK, AFFORDABLE LUNCH IDEAS
LAUGH IT OFF
It can be hard work to ensure that you and your family get all the nutrition needed to make it through the day — this includes making packed lunches at home. How can you stay on top of packing healthy lunches without getting too bored or having them lack essential nutrients? We’ve included a few ideas for you to mix up the weekly meal plan! NO. 1: BIBIMBAP In Korean cuisine, “bibimbap” is a rice bowl served with several side dishes (e.g., pickled radish, cucumber salad, soy-marinated greens), a protein, and a fried egg. This idea is so incredibly simple that it’s very easy to create your own! Roast some veggies and cooked rice on a sheet pan for 20 minutes at 375 F (lay them on thick to get both crunchy and fluffy rice). Then, throw them into to-go containers with your favorite protein and a fried egg. To make it more authentic, mix gochujang paste into water at a 1-to-3 ratio and pour it on top for a savory, spicy touch. NO. 2: VEGGIE CHILI Let’s face it — it’s tough to trick kids into eating veggies. But in chili, everything blends together beautifully, and it’s perfectly suited for giving your kids extra helpings of corn, carrots, broccoli, kale, spinach, and almost anything else in your kitchen that needs to be used right away! NO. 3: ROLLED SANDWICHES Have you always loved the Costco rolled sandwiches? They’re super cheap to make from home! Combine 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce and spread a thick coat over a tortilla (or square flatbread). Place romaine lettuce, Swiss cheese, slices of turkey, and tomatoes on the tortilla. Roll your tortilla tightly, cut off (and snack on) the unfilled edges, then cut your rolled sandwich into pretty slices. NO. 4: AVOCADO TUNA MELT You don’t need mayo for this deliciously creamy tuna melt! Just toast your bread, smash and mix some avocado with canned tuna, then assemble your sandwich with your avocado-tuna mix, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and two slices of white cheddar (or any kind). It’s delicious and perfect for lunch. You can skip the tomatoes if you want the bread to hold its crisp longer.
ONE-PAN APPLE CIDER CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs • 1 tsp salt, divided • 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
• 1/2 cup apple cider • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 4 tsp olive oil, divided • 3 sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices • 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine apple cider and mustard. Set aside. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tsp olive oil. When shimmering, add chicken thighs top-side down. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Wipe the skillet clean. 4. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then add sliced apples, remaining salt and pepper, and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes. 5. Return the chicken to the skillet and add apple cider-mustard mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, then serve sprinkled with rosemary!
Which one are you eager to try? Best of luck to you and yours this back-to-school season!
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INSIDE
Why Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
Does Positive Marketing Work in 2021?
I Got a DUI and I’m Under 21 — What Now?
4 Quick, Affordable Lunch Ideas
One-Pan Apple Cider Chicken
The Best Places to Visit in Croatia
THE BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN CROATIA
YOUR NEXT AFFORDABLE VACATION SPOT!
This gorgeous coastal nation will absolutely blow you away with its beautiful architecture, landscapes, and delicious blend of Mediterranean and Slavic cuisine. Even better, it’s a fairly affordable place to visit! While many travelers land in Zagreb, the beautiful capital city and cultural hub, you wouldn’t want to miss these destinations. DUBROVNIK As the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” this coastal city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Adriatic Sea. It’s a beautiful city, featuring 13th century walls, marble stone streets, Gothic palaces, breathtaking churches, and an imposing fortress. There’s so much to do in the town square — one of Croatia’s largest and most beautiful — and you’ll be able to explore many historic structures nearby. Nature also has plenty to offer, with secluded coves and beaches nearby for exploration. PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK Near the border with Bosnia-Herzegovina, you’ll find one of Croatia’s oldest and most beautiful national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although it’s quite the drive, you won’t regret it — the park has an outstanding and picturesque series of tufa lakes and caves, all connected by waterfalls. With over 16 interconnected cascading lakes, it’s unlike anything else you’ll see. If you get hungry,
you’ll love the nearby National Restaurant Licka Kuca, which is famous for its traditional Croatian preparation of lamb under a cast-iron bell.
SPLIT The second largest city in Croatia (the first being Zagreb) is Split, founded by a Greek colony in the second or third century B.C. Historically, Split enjoyed being an independent city-state many times, and that free spirit is very tangible, as Split is very different from any other city in Croatia. With well-preserved Roman architecture and a multitude of museums, it’s no wonder Split is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although Croatia was among the first UN countries to open its doors to Americans, always be safe and check the newest regulations before booking your travel. Hopefully you enjoyed learning about this unique, wonderful country!
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