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ADVICE FOR MOTORCYCLISTS FROM A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Underinsured Motorist Coverage According to a report by the Insurance Information Institute, over 18% of motorists in Georgia are uninsured, one of the country’s highest rates. Moreover, according to OCGA Section 33-7-11, motorists in Georgia are only required to purchase $25,000 worth of injury coverage. The problem is that if you are an injured motorcyclist, you will likely require a lot more than that to cover medical bills. This is where uninsured motorist coverage comes in. While not mandatory in the state of Georgia, if you drive a motorcycle, you should seriously consider getting it. With uninsured motorist coverage, you can recoup additional money from the insurance company if your verdict exceeds the maximum value of the at- fault driver’s liability coverage. If you take anything away from reading this, it should be that uninsured motorist coverage is a must-have if you drive a motorcycle. I recommend you purchase at least $100,000 in coverage to ensure you are adequately covered in the event of an accident.
In light of May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, I would like to share the story of my first interaction with anything resembling a motorcycle, which occurred when I was just 8 years old. My father — without consulting my mother — gifted me a Honda dirtbike for Christmas that he had won at a raffle. I should mention he didn’t tell my mom because she would have vetoed the idea immediately. The next day, my dad took me to a nearby field to test my skills. He told me, “Twist your right hand — that’s the throttle — and that means go!” I followed his advice and promptly took off at blinding speed. I managed to bail off the bike and watched it fly ahead like a rogue missile. He promptly returned the bike, and I got a three-wheeler instead, which I rode all around Baltimore County, where I grew up. Motorcycle Safety All levity aside, motorcycle safety is an important topic for me and one I often deal with in personal injury cases. What many motorcyclists fail to realize is that they have a higher risk of severe injury or death in a car accident. According to a report published by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in Georgia, while only 2% of registered vehicles are motorcycles, 11% of total traffic fatalities and 21% of total driver fatalities are motorcyclists. These grim statistics are despite GA Code Section 40-6-315 requiring helmets and eye protection for those driving or riding on a motorcycle. A motorcycle simply does not have the same structural support as a car or truck, which is partly why motorcyclists face a higher risk of death or severe injury in the event of a traffic accident. Jury Discrimination We have all seen motorcycles weave in and out of traffic or dart ahead of us while driving between the lanes. There is a nasty stereotype that motorcyclists are irresponsible drivers due to the behavior of a few bad apples, which results in juries being prejudicial against motorcyclists in personal injury cases. Even if they were not at fault, the guy on the motorcycle rarely wins in court. If you plan to drive a motorcycle, I strongly recommend wearing a helmet camera. That way, in the event of an accident, you can provide clear evidence that you are not at fault if your case goes to court.
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3 WAYS TO BUILD HEALTHY HABITS Mastering the Marathon
No. 2 — Set Specific Goals Setting clear, attainable goals can easily motivate you. Rather than vague aspirations, like “exercise more” or “eat healthy,” define your goals into objectives like “walk 20 minutes every day” or “eat vegetables with every meal.” These goals can be a road map for your journey as you can track your progress as time goes on. Consistently achieving these milestones will solidify your commitment to your new healthy habits. No. 3 — Stay Consistent Consistency is at the core of building a habit — establishing a routine that aligns with your health goals. A structured routine supports habit formation, and consistency reinforces it. If you miss a day of your new habit, a routine helps you bounce back into the structure without
The journey to healthier habits is a marathon, not a sprint, and as such, it is a daunting task. Here are three tips to help you begin your journey, whether your goal is to lose weight, improve your diet, work out regularly, or just establish a more balanced lifestyle. No. 1 — Start Small Start your journey to better health in small ways, as attempting drastic change can be overwhelming. You should first focus on incremental adjustments to your routine. If your goal is to exercise more, start with short walks in the evenings after dinner or take the stairs in the office instead of elevators. These changes lay the foundation for long- term success. Starting small will make it easier to transition to larger changes, like adding a morning workout or speeding up your evening walk into a jog.
being hard on yourself. As you continue building healthy habits, consistency will help ingrain them into your lifestyle. You can lay the groundwork for lasting, healthy habits by embracing these three tips. Small, gradual changes become the foundation for continued success, while clear objectives serve as milestones to celebrate success along the way. So, take joy in the process, celebrate the victories, and know that building these healthy habits is a marathon worth running.
Need Help? Call Brauns “This law firm is very reliable. They care for their clients as if they’re family and make sure to check in on any injuries a client might have. They want to be sure that everything is in order and answer every possible question one may have. I will be sure to contact them if I were to get in any further accidents.” –Ayrionna B. “My experience with Brauns Law was fantastic! Haley and Brittne were great helping me along the way step by step with this case. All of my questions and concerns were answered and explained in great detail. I would definitely recommend this law firm to others!” –Birhane S.
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The Forgotten History of Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is more than a celebration of mothers; it is also a commemoration of the timeless love and effort of women everywhere. While we celebrate by gifting lovely cards and elegant bouquets, the meaning and history behind Mother’s Day is deeper and more consequential than you might imagine. Mothers Teaching Mothers sadly experienced this firsthand: Of her 13 children, only four would live long enough to reach adulthood. Driven to help others avoid the tragedy that had befallen her, Ann, along with her brother, the physician Dr. James Reeves, organized events to promote proper hygiene and parenting techniques. Promoting Reconciliation to commemorate the selfless love and care mothers give to their children. Ann lamented that while there were plenty of holidays lauding the accomplishments of men, there were none for the women who helped raise them.
Anna Jarvis set out to make her mother’s dream a reality and began lobbying politicians and journalists to recognize Mother’s Day as an official national holiday. In 1908, she organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration at a church in Grafton, West Virginia. By 1912, states across the country were already celebrating the day. Then, in 1914, Anna Jarvis convinced President Woodrow Wilson to establish Mother’s Day as an official national holiday on the second Sunday of May. Ann and Anna’s legacy is still felt today, with annual celebrations taking place in countries around the world — from Japan to Ethiopia — to commemorate the service and sacrifice of mothers everywhere.
The story of Mother’s Day begins in West Virginia in 1858 — just three years before the outbreak of the American Civil War — at a time and place when the public mistrusted physicians and lacked access to adequate medical care; antibiotics would not be invented for another half- century, and an epidemic of typhoid fever had devastated the country. The local infant mortality rate was terribly high, with nearly 1 in 3 children dying before they could reach their first birthday. Ann Reeves Jarvis, a Sunday school teacher and mother to Anna Jarvis, had
During the Civil War, Ann would use her Mothers’ Day Clubs as neutral gathering points to feed and treat wounded Union and Confederate soldiers alike. She would continue her efforts in the aftermath of the war, hosting Mothers’ Friendship Day events to promote friendship and reconciliation between veterans from
both sides of the conflict. Advocating for Mothers
Anna was the 10th of Ann Jarvis’ 13 children. During Ann’s Sunday school lessons, Anna remembered how her mother had expressed hopes for an official celebration
Take a Break
Citrus BBQ Chicken
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8 skin-on chicken leg and thigh pieces 1 1/3 cups ketchup 2 tbsp brown sugar Juice and zest of 1 orange Juice and zest of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp ground cumin
1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and add the rest to the plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the chicken and marinate overnight. 3. In a small saucepan over medium- high heat, add remaining sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to thicken sauce, about 10 minutes. Set aside. 4. On grill set for medium-high heat, arrange chicken skin side down. Cook until grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken, cover grill, and cook until a thermometer inserted into thighs reads 165 F, about 20–25 minutes.
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EMERALD GEMINI GRADUATION LILY
MEMORIAL MOTHER RENEWAL VETERANS
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste
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5. Serve with remaining sauce.
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Why Motorcyclists Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage 3 Tips for Building Healthy Habits Hear What Our Clients Have to Say The Remarkable Story Behind Mother’s Day Citrus BBQ Chicken Reclaiming Resilience … Through Rejection?
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Unleashing Potential Through Rejection Therapy FEARLESS LIVING
These days, society glorifies success, often ignoring failure’s important role in bringing about positive change. But, for better or worse, rejection and failure are universal experiences — we’ve all felt vulnerable and disheartened at times. Yet a growing movement challenges the disappointment and gloom around rejection, advocating for a proactive approach through “rejection therapy.” The idea is to intentionally seek out rejection to build resilience and transform your relationships. The core philosophy is that facing rejection head-on can limit its negative emotional impact. For example, you can apply for jobs you may not be qualified for or ask for favors that are likely to be turned down to expose yourself to the experience. Jia Jiang, a supporter of this theory and author of “Rejection Proof,” told The Guardian, “If you can train yourself to become desensitized to rejection, you can achieve anything.” Jiang explores his own journey in his book and illustrates how this intentional exposure to rejection fostered his personal growth.
The reality is that fear of rejection can be much more limiting than actually being rejected. This fear hinders growth in romantic relationships, friendships, and careers. However, with structured exposure to the pain of rejection, you can learn to limit the fear. In fact, after several rounds of this therapy, you won’t think twice or worry about rejection. And besides, you may actually succeed at something you’re not expecting. As Wayne Gretzky famously pointed out, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Rejection therapy is bold, and it won’t be easy the first couple of times. However, it will challenge what you think is possible and offer a unique perspective on your personal abilities and development. Embrace rejection as a tool to cultivate self- confidence, resilience, and empowerment, and choose to live a fearless life today.
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