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December 2024
A Year in Review Reliving 2024’s Best Moments
Serving Our DMV Community While the world was busy with Olympic excitement and election energy, we were honored to spend 2024 continuing to serve our DMV community. Every year, we have the privilege of representing our neighbors, and it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. Whether it’s helping someone get back on their feet after a car accident, offering guidance after a work injury, or standing up for those who’ve been wronged, we are proud to be here for you. We know that life can take unexpected turns, and when accidents happen, it’s our mission to be the helping hand you need to find resolution, recovery, and peace of mind. Representing the DMV community is our passion. Every case is unique, and every story matters to us. So, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for trusting us with your cases. We’re grateful to be part of your journey and look forward to continuing to serve you in 2025! Looking Ahead to the New Year Now is the perfect time to pause and reflect. What moments made you laugh, cry, or feel grateful this year? Whether it was dinner with friends, cheering on your favorite team, or a wedding or the birth of a baby, we hope 2024 brought you plenty of joy and memories to cherish. So, as you gather with loved ones, exchange gifts, and enjoy the season’s warmth, take a moment to look ahead to 2025 and all the possibilities it holds. We’re excited to see what the new year will bring and can’t wait to continue serving our wonderful community in the coming months. From our family to you and yours, we wish you a happy, safe, and joyful holiday season. May 2025 be filled with health, happiness, and plenty of good surprises! Cheers to the new year — bring on the adventure!
Can you believe it? 2024 is already coming to a close, and what a year it’s been! As we look back on the past 12 months, it feels like time flew by in the blink of an eye. This year was packed with many great events, from moments that had us glued to our screens to the day-to-day joys of helping our DMV community with their personal injury cases. So, in honor of 2024, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the year’s best moments. “May 2025 be filled with health, happiness, and plenty of good surprises!” The 2024 Summer Olympics It’s not every year that the Olympics take place — especially in Paris! The world watched as athletes from every country competed in some of the most intense and thrilling competitions. Team USA made us all proud and racked up medals in everything from swimming and gymnastics to track and field and basketball. We were on the edge of our seats as world records were broken — it was amazing to watch from home. Sports unite us as a nation, and the Olympics are an amazing celebration of global unity. The 2024 Election This year’s election was certainly one for the history books! While we’re not here to discuss politics, we can all agree that the 2024 election kept us on our toes. Across the country, people came out in record numbers to cast their votes, and no matter the outcome, it was a powerful display of democracy in action.
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For many Americans, the holiday season is all about family and tradition. We decorate our homes with garlands and lights that bring us holiday cheer, prepare for family visits, go ice skating, and maybe even send a letter to Santa. However, another special tradition spans generations and excites every family member — baking holiday cookies! Many will bake cookies just for their immediate family to enjoy along with their favorite holiday movie, while others will bake up a huge batch to bring to the big family get-together of the season. If you want to try something fun and unique this year, consider hosting a holiday cookie swap with your loved ones. This tradition will allow you to try all sorts of new and delicious cookies — there are so many different kinds of holiday cookies, and every baker has their own specialty. Start by determining whom you want to invite, setting a budget, and determining how many cookies everyone should bring to the event. This ensures that nobody outshines anyone else through sheer volume or expensive ingredients alone. It’s a time for bonding, not competition. Once you have the ground rules and guestlist set, you need to get the decorations for the event. Treat it like a party. At your local party store, pick out decorations that fit the season’s theme. You can get unique napkins, mugs, stirring spoons for hot drinks, and anything else you think captures the holiday spirit. This is also a good time to procure all your baking essentials, such as chocolate chips or unique cookie cutters. All that’s left is hosting the party and ensuring everyone has a good time. If you want, you can even hold little contests to increase the excitement — each guest can vote on the prettiest or tastiest cookies and offer small prizes to the winner. As long as those attending enjoy themselves, your event will be a success. Plus, everyone who attends will have plenty of delicious cookies to get them through the rest of the holiday season! Sweeten the Season With a Cookie Swap! LEAVE YOUR GUESTS SMILING AND SATISFIED
During the holidays, we get together with friends and loved ones, exchange gifts, and indulge in great food. However, as much as we’d love the holidays to be smooth sailing, accidents can still happen amidst the cheer. Don’t worry, though — Malloy Law is here for all your personal injury needs, ready to step in if things go sideways! Here are five common holiday accidents that can ruin the festivities (and how we can help if they do). Slips and Falls The streets may be decked with boughs of holly, but they’re also full of icy patches and slippery sidewalks. So if you’re rushing into a store for last-minute gifts or strolling through a winter wonderland, slip-and-fall accidents are common. If you take a tumble, Malloy Law can help you determine if someone’s negligence (like an unsalted walkway) is to blame. Car Accidents
This time of year, holiday traffic can be a pain as people rush around to gatherings or for last- minute shopping. Add winter weather into the mix, and car accidents can spike this time of year. Let’s not forget Grandma “getting run over by a reindeer” (or a distracted driver). If you’ve been involved in a car accident, our team is here to guide you through the process and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
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Holiday Decoration Injuries From untangling Christmas lights to putting that star on top of the tree, holiday decorating can lead to more injuries than you might think! Falls from ladders, cuts from broken ornaments, or electrical shocks from faulty wiring are all risks to keep in mind. If your decorations leave you in a bind, Malloy Law can provide the legal support you need. Cooking and Fire Accidents Everyone loves a good holiday feast, but cooking accidents, burns, and kitchen mishaps are unfortunately quite common during the holidays. Whether it’s a turkey fryer going awry or someone burning themselves on a hot stove, Malloy Law can help you navigate the aftermath if negligence is involved. Retail Injuries Unexpected Accidents HOLIDAY INJURIES
We may someday see Amariyanna My’Angel “Mari” Copeny sitting in the Oval Office. Although she has 20 years to go before she’s eligible for the 2044 race, reaching the White House is one of the many goals this 17-year-old has already considered. If her past achievements are any indication, this inspiring young woman — affectionately known as “Little Miss Flint” — will very likely get there. In just 10 years, Mari has gone from an anonymous child in Michigan to an internationally renowned climate activist who’s spent time with U.S. presidents, made global headlines, and become a valued participant in the United Nations — and it all started with a bubble bath. One evening in 2014, Mari’s mother, Loui, noticed something very wrong with the water she was using to bathe her three children at the family’s home in Flint. Loui told Teen Vogue, “[It] didn’t have a specific color at first, but the smell was off. The water would almost burn your skin and your eyes, and it got worse when they started dumping chemicals into it to try to fix the damage that was already done to the pipes.” Mari immediately took action, making a video that put a human face to the water crisis affecting her city. A now-famous screencap of the recording — featuring the stern-faced girl holding a sign reading, “Flint, MI has been without clean water since April 24, 2014” — became a viral sensation. She also gained exposure by penning an open letter to President Barack Obama in the Los Angeles Times urging him to visit Flint and experience the emergency for himself — prompting his approval of $100 million in federal aid. A MICHIGAN ACTIVIST INSPIRES GLOBAL CHANGE The Young Woman Who Could Be President
Let’s not forget that around the holidays, shopping gets crazy! Crowded stores, falling merchandise, and even aggressive fellow shoppers can lead to injuries in retail environments. If you’ve been hurt in a store, we can investigate whether the retailer should be held responsible. So, while the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, it’s important to be on the lookout for potential hazards. For more on holiday injuries and how Malloy Law can help, scan the QR code!
Korean Steak Slaw
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Ingredients • 2 tbsp gochujang or sriracha hot sauce • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 3 tbsp sesame oil, divided • 2 sirloin steaks, about 1 lb total
• 1 daikon radish • 1 large carrot • 1/2 red cabbage • 5 green onions, divided • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
In addition to her work with President Obama, Mari has spent time with Presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and other national and world leaders. In 2021, she became the youngest U.N. delegate in history when she was named to the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. That’s a huge honor for someone who has yet to celebrate her 18th birthday!
Directions 1. In a large bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp sesame oil. Set aside 1 tbsp of mixture to use for dressing. Place steaks in bowl with the remaining marinade and coat. 2. Julienne radish and carrot into strips. Shred red cabbage and slice 3 green onions. Mix the reserved marinade with the remaining sesame oil and rice vinegar, then toss with vegetables in a large bowl to coat. 3. Heat a frying pan until very hot. Fry steaks for 2 minutes on each side for medium rare, brushing with the marinade as they cook. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips. Slice the remaining green onions and add to the slaw. 4. Serve sliced steak over the slaw and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Not surprisingly, she has a clear message for any young person who wants to better their local or global communities: “You’re never too young or too small to change the world.”
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Inside This Issue
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2024 Has Been a Year to Remember!
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’Tis the Season to Swap Cookies
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We Are Here When Things Go Sideways
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Korean Steak Slaw
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Lessons From ‘Little Miss Flint’
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The Evolution of New Year’s Resolutions
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The Timeless Practice of Starting Fresh THE HISTORY BEHIND NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS EXPLAINED
New Year’s resolutions feel like the norm, right? Every year, we choose something to focus on for the next 12 months to improve ourselves. But where did this start? New Year’s resolutions are a centuries-old tradition, dating back around 4,000 years to ancient Babylon. The Babylonians were among the first recorded cultures to hold celebrations for the new year, although their “new year” began in mid-March with the planting of crops. During this 12-day festival known as Akitu, they made promises to the gods to pay back debts and return anything borrowed. They believed this would bring favor from the gods in the new year. From there, New Year’s resolutions were born as we know them today! The tradition continued with the ancient Romans, who, after changing the calendar in 46 B.C. under Julius Caesar, established Jan. 1 as the beginning of the new year. January was named after Janus, the two- faced Roman god who symbolized beginnings and endings, looking
forward and backward. Romans made sacrifices and promised good conduct to Janus, believing that their behaviors could impact their future. This personal reflection and self-improvement period soon became a prominent theme of New Year’s celebrations. Centuries later, early Christians adopted the tradition and viewed the new year as a chance to reflect on past mistakes and plan for improvement. In 1740, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, introduced the Covenant Renewal Service, a practice held on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day as an alternative to the usual raucous celebrations. Known today as Watch Night services, these gatherings involved praying, reflecting, and making resolutions. Today, our resolutions often revolve around health, relationships, finances, and self-care. Although our promises may have changed in nature, the purpose remains similar — to seek a fresh start and commit to positive changes as we move into a new year!
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