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ICE AFTER AN ACCIDENT?
damage to your car was over $500, having contemporaneous records stating that those damages were the result of this accident can greatly strengthen your claim. Otherwise, the other driver may suggest another accident was to blame, and the claims process will become a “he said, she said” argument. IF THE POLICE DON’T COME In some cases, officers may not make it to your location, especially if no injuries are reported. In these cases, you have a few options to file a police report. You can file one at any police station near where the accident took place, or call the local station and give them the information over the phone. In Missouri (not Kansas), you can also file accident reports online. Wherever you submit this information, With football season kicking off, we wanted to take a moment to address a serious injury that players on the field and folks driving home from the game might face — a concussion. While we might not see many football players in our office, our firm has seen our fair share of traumatic brain injuries inflicted by car accidents. No matter how it happens, when a loved one becomes concussed, it can be difficult to know how to help. Here’s a guide for caring for a loved one facing this very serious condition. KNOW WHEN TO GET HELP Sometimes, a traumatic brain injury can worsen, requiring another trip to the emergency room. If you try to wake your concussed loved one and can’t, call 911 immediately. You should also do this if they experience a seizure, increasing confusion, vision problems, slurred speech, or an outright change in personality. MAKE HOME SAFE If you live with someone with a concussion, you should do everything possible to limit stimuli that may cause them pain. Things like screens and bright lights can make certain symptoms worse, as can many physical or
it’s important to go into as much detail as possible. The more robust the police report, the stronger your claim will be.
TAKE A BREAK
Classic Apple Crisp
Inspired by Food Network
ingredients
Filling: • 5 lbs. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped • 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
mental activities. Adjust your living situation so they can rest as much as possible. Also, ensure they are accompanied at all times in case they lose consciousness, have a seizure, or need emergency assistance. HELP THEM READJUST Even when the symptoms of a concussion aren’t debilitating enough to keep your loved one from everyday activities like work or school, they may still be struggling. Just the confusion and mood swings alone can make an otherwise average day anxiety- inducing. Having someone there to support them and advocate for them is crucial while they try to get back to some semblance of normalcy. HAVE BOUNDLESS PATIENCE Supporting someone with a concussion is hard, especially when you live with them. They can be extremely irritable because of their condition and won’t always be thankful for your help. Sometimes, just the sense that the person you love isn’t themselves can be heartbreaking. But this won’t last forever. Staying positive and continuing to give them the love and support they need is the absolute best thing you can do.
• 2 tbsp maple syrup • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Topping: • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces • 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix all filling ingredients together. Transfer to individual serving ramekins. 3. In a different mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Mix in butter until it forms lumps roughly the size of a pea, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over filling. 4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve.
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