The immediate aftermath of an auto accident is chaos. When something so nerve-wracking happens so suddenly, it can be hard to find your footing and assess the situation. Nevertheless, if you want to ensure you leave the accident with as many ducks in a row as you can muster, make sure you follow these key steps. CALL 911 If you’re awake and lucid following an auto accident, check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Even if injuries are minimal or nonexistent, you’ll still want to have the police on the scene. That way, you’ll have an official report of everything that happened. MOVE TO A SAFER AREA If the accident happened in the middle of the road and you’re able to still drive your vehicle, move it to where you and your passengers will be safe until the police arrive. You don’t want to impede traffic and potentially cause another accident. EXCHANGE INFORMATION Talk to anyone else involved in the accident. Get the other drivers’ insurance information and their contact information. You could try and clear up some of the hazy details of the crash, but it’s best to limit your 5 STEPS TO TAKE FOLLOWING AN AUTO ACCIDENT
interactions with the other drivers. You don’t want to accidentally admit guilt or blame the other driver. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING Use your smartphone to take pictures of the accident site. If you don’t have a smartphone handy, get a pen and paper to take some notes and maybe draw a diagram of the crash. You want to have as clear a record as possible of the events that caused the accident. TALK TO AN EXPERIENCED LEGAL TEAM In the wake of an auto accident, you’ll have to deal with your own insurance company or that of the other driver. Insurance providers are usually more interested in their own bottom line than in getting you the coverage you need. That’s why it’s best to get Friedman & Simon early on. Call (516) 800-8000 for a free consultation.
Roasted Rosemary Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes
SUDOKU
Inspired by ‘The Oh She Glows Cookbook’
If you’re having trouble getting the kids to eat Brussels sprouts, try this delicious vegan recipe as a side dish. Every vegetable tastes better roasted!
Ingredients
• 1 3/4 lbs fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise • 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved • 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced • 4 tsp olive oil • 1 1/2 tsp sugar • 1 tsp sea salt • 1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the Brussels sprouts and fingerlings are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
3. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet, then bake 35–38 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add more salt and pepper as desired, then serve!
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