Law Office of Driggs Bills & Day - November 2018

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November 2018

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What I Am Most Thankful for This Year MY FIRM, MY COUNTRY, AND ITS SYSTEM

I can’t count how many times someone has asked me what inspired me to pursue a career in law. Every time they ask, I feel like my answer disappoints them because I don’t actually know what inspired me to be a lawyer. There wasn’t some earth-shaking moment or some major outside influence; I just somehow knew the job that I wanted, and once I started my undergraduate degree at BYU, I never veered from that course. As I celebrate my 11-year work anniversary here at the Advocates of Driggs, Bills, & Day this month, I have the opportunity to reflect on the voyage I took to get to where I am today. I’ve determined that if there is one word to describe how I’ve felt about my job over this last decade, it’s “thankful.” I wake up in the morning with ample opportunities regarding my education, my career, and my own personal growth, and I am completely unfettered by anything other than my own lack of ambition. “ ” I’m thankful for so many features of my job, but this month, I want to point out three of the most salient aspects that can oftentimes be overlooked. The first aspect of my job for which I am surely thankful is the particular firm that I have been a part of these last 11 years. Due to their avarice — be it alleged or authentic — many lawyers have a negative reputation among clients, but our firm is unique because our success is bolstered by our genuine care for our clients’ well-being. In fact, I don’t think any lawyer can ever be honestly successful unless they are personally invested in each and every case. Our firm is constantly seeking new ways to better help as many clients as we can. With this goal in mind, I spearheaded the opening of two new offices in Twin Falls and Boise, Idaho. Every week — with my caseload in the passenger seat — I make the trip up to both of those offices to help establish their infrastructure, consult medical

providers in the area, explore marketing options, and physically prepare the offices. Because I play a role in handpicking the staff for these new offices, I can see just how important it is to hire people who genuinely care for clients. These experiences have reminded me just how thankful I am to work for not just any law office, but this one in particular. That being said, I wouldn’t be able to open these Idaho offices if I didn’t reside in a country that allows me the freedom to do so. For this reason, the second aspect of my job that I am thankful for is its location here in the U.S. If you are like me and have never lived anywhere other than this country, then you might be inclined to forget how great it is. But this recent expansion serves as a phenomenal personal reminder. I am so thankful to live in a country where the only barrier to my success is me. I wake up in the morning with ample opportunities regarding my education, my career, and my own personal growth, and I am completely unfettered by anything other than my own lack of ambition. The last aspect of my job for which I am thankful — the fair and honorable judicial system I get to be a part of — goes hand in hand with the fondness I feel for my country. For the people who have never had to hire a personal injury lawyer, never had a court date set for them, or never had to sit before a jury and tell their story, the equitable system at play within a courtroom might go unnoticed. But in many of my own cases, I represent a client who is up against a large insurance company. The client could be a construction worker who is making a good living but was in a car accident that left him on crutches for several months. This means he would be unable to earn any compensation during that time, so not only does he experience severe physical pain, but financial pain as well. But when he walks into the courtroom to take on a multimillion dollar insurance corporation, the system will treat him fairly. It doesn’t care how much money he makes or what his role in society is. The system only cares about justice. It is the ultimate equalizer among humanity, and I will always be thankful to play a part in that process.

–Damian Kidd

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THE MOST UNDERRATED THANKSGIVING FOODS 4 DISHES YOUR TABLE NEEDS

When you think of Thanksgiving food, the first dishes that pop into your mind are probably turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. They’re a part of nearly every Thanksgiving meal. And while these delicious foods are something you don’t want to skip, there are dishes your table is sorely missing — dishes that don’t get the respect they truly deserve. This Thanksgiving, why not take a look at a few other options? SOUP This is one dish that rarely hits the Thanksgiving table. But try a butternut squash or broccoli cheddar soup and you’ll be surprised just how “at home” it feels among the rest of your spread. It’s perfect to serve ahead of the main course, as the final touches are put on the turkey, or when the green bean casserole needs a few more minutes in the oven. BRUSSELS SPROUTS These tiny greens often get overlooked during Thanksgiving, but with the right accompaniment, they can make for an extremely tasty and nutritious dish. For example, try roasting halved Brussels sprouts with dried cranberries and bacon, drizzled with a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. SAUSAGE Put a creative spin on your traditional Thanksgiving dishes and try using sausage in the stuffing. An Italian sausage, for instance, adds a kick of flavor to any stuffing, homemade or from the box. You can also experiment with other kinds of sausage to find the flavors that best complement your stuffing. Use a sweet sausage when you need something to pair with a stuffing that incorporates apples.

CRANBERRY SAUCE This Thanksgiving staple rarely gets the attention it deserves. While it’s easy to buy a can of cranberry sauce, you do your guests a culinary disservice by going this route. Instead, make your own cranberry sauce. There are many recipes online, and all you need are some fresh or frozen cranberries, orange juice, and sugar to make the best cranberry sauce of your life.

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helpful, and without them I would have been in a much more difficult situation. Thank you!

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PROFICIENCY, PREPAREDNESS, AND PERSEVERANCE THE 3 QUALITIES THAT MAKE UP A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER

If you have been in a serious automobile accident, one of the first tasks you have to complete is finding a lawyer to help you with your case. With hundreds of personal injuries lawyers residing in each major city, the process of choosing which firm to consult can be overwhelming. After dealing with the emotional, financial, and physical stress that accompanies a major accident, you don’t need any other added pressures. For this reason, our lawyers here at the Advocates at Driggs, Bills, & Day want to offer some characteristics you should consider when choosing the ideal lawyer to advocate on your behalf. PROFICIENCY A lawyer’s level of proficiency goes hand in hand with their case success rate. A successful lawyer needs to not only arrive to the hearing more prepared than their opponent, but they need to control the courtroom by demonstrating their prior knowledge of the case. They also need to genuinely care about their clients’ well-being. In every single one of our offices — from Utah to Idaho to Washington — our attorneys’ primary goal is helping clients after they have been injured. We know that we could never aid clients to the best of our abilities unless we truly cared about their health, security, and overall safety.

PREPAREDNESS No successful lawyer is going to walk into the courtroom unprepared. In order to help their clients to the best of their ability, they need to understand the case better than their opponent. To accomplish this task, they need to take all the necessary depositions, make detailed notes of the argument, marshal the exhibits, and prepare outlines of questions for all witnesses. PERSEVERANCE Cases can often be multifaceted, irritating, and sometimes downright painful, but a successful lawyer needs to persevere under the harshest of conditions. In short, to truly be a successful lawyer, one must have a real passion for the work. If your lawyer conquers challenges, adapts when necessary, and honestly loves the job, then they meet all of the criteria for a favorable outcome.

SOMETHING SWEET FOR SOMEONE SWEET

SPICY, CREAMY SWEET POTATOES

Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but they’re often the blandest thing on the table. Luckily that’s not the case with this recipe, which features Thai spices and coconut milk.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds sweet potatoes • 1 cup canned coconut milk • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

We all know that giving someone chocolate is a way to show affection and love. It’s no big surprise that science has proven there is something wonderful about chocolate, and most people feel better while eating it. 1 We often use terms of endearment such as sweetie, honey, and sugar to express how we feel about our lovers. Why not tell your lover how sweet they are by giving them a sweet treat? Give your sweetie a specialty chocolate bar or favorite treat, and write them a simple note telling them how sweet they really are.

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 F. On a large sheet pan, bake potatoes until very soft, approximately 75 minutes. 2. Let potatoes cool until they are safe to handle, then peel and mash. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and curry paste. Once mixed, add the mixture, salt, half the sugar, and half the butter to potatoes. 4. 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 425 F. Spread potatoes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Uncover potatoes and dot with remaining butter and sugar. Broil until brown, crusty, and delicious. Serve hot. Inspired by The New York Times

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The Season of Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Dishes Your Table Is Missing Hear From Satisfied Clients Which Qualities Does Your Lawyer Need to Have? Spicy, Creamy Sweet Potatoes How Thanksgiving Became an Official Holiday!

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SARAH HALE

How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday

Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays celebrated throughout the United States. One of the first documented Thanksgiving celebrations took place in 1621 when Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared a feast together. But the banquet, which celebrated the colonists’ first successful harvest, wasn’t just one large meal, nor did it last for only one day; in fact, the feast lasted for three days.

In later years, Thanksgiving also lasted for longer than a single meal. During the time of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress chose several days throughout the year to celebrate giving thanks. Then, in 1789, George Washington made the U.S. national government’s first Thanksgiving proclamation. He used this to speak to his fellow American citizens about the Revolution’s satisfactory conclusion and encouraged them to show their thanks for the freedoms they gained. Thanksgiving became a national holiday more than 200 years after its first celebration. It gained this status largely due to the persistence of a woman named Sarah Josepha Hale. Hale was a successful magazine editor, prolific writer of novels and poems, and author of the famous nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” which was first published in her 1830 collection entitled “Poems for Our Children.”

letters to state and federal officials expressing her desire that it gain official status. In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln finally declared it a national holiday, hoping that it would help heal the wounds of the country. Lincoln decided that the holiday would take place on the last Thursday of November. It was celebrated on that day until 1939, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving a week earlier in the hopes of increasing retail sales during the Great Depression. However, this plan was very unpopular, and in 1941, the president reluctantly signed a bill making Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November. Without the efforts of Sarah Hale, we might not have the pleasure of the Thanksgiving feast we know and love to this day. This year, give thanks for family, good food, and the resolve of one woman who recognized the importance of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

In 1827, Hale began a campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. For the next 36 years, she wrote numerous editorials and countless

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