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Y ou will experience many emotions after an accident. You’ll be fearful and worried about how you can recover from your injuries, and you’ll probably have some anger or resentment over the situation. You will feel grief, fear, and anxiety over your next steps. With the right support from your legal team and medical professionals, these feelings are completely manageable. The tricky part is starting that care immediately. That’s right — immediately. After an accident, your body is high on adrenaline. It just wants to ensure you stay alive, and it’s pumping adrenaline throughout your body to push you toward that goal. As a result, this “high” may give the impression that you’re not injured after an accident. You may tell first responders that you’re “fine” and refuse treatment. This isn’t a wise decision. You should never trust your body after an accident. You may not realize that you have broken ribs, a concussion, internal bleeding, or even severe muscle strain or tears until days, weeks, or even months after your accident. By seeing a doctor WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AFTER AN ACCIDENT
immediately after your collision, you can prevent this delayed diagnosis, begin treatment, and avoid costly and life-threatening progressions with your injuries. This should be your first priority after an accident; your health always comes first. Beyond establishing care, your doctor could be vital to a personal injury claim. Doctors are required to keep records, and these can become critical to a case. Insurance companies and defense teams will dig up your medical history to disprove that your pain and injuries were a result of the accident, but this initial report could establish a proper timeline and aid in adding context to your medical history. Your doctor may be the key to your case. After all, a medical professional’s opinion is widely respected in the courts. Don’t skip this crucial step for your own well-being and for your pursuit of justice.
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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Ingredients • 8 chicken thighs or
drumsticks, lightly salted
• 14 oz chicken stock • 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks • 1 sprig rosemary • Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 4. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add the stock, rosemary, and lemon zest. 5. Cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or until chicken is tender. 6. Check seasoning and add lemon juice to taste. Top with parsley before serving.
• 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour • 1 onion, finely sliced • 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced • 2 carrots, thickly sliced
• 1 leek, thickly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
Directions 1. In a large frying pan, heat oil and fry salted chicken on high until brown. 2. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Add flour and stir. 3. In the frying pan on high heat, fry the onion, celery, carrots, leeks, and potatoes
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until lightly browned. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
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