THE NEXT STEP 7 Things You Need to Do After an Accident
You’ve been in a car accident. What do you do next? You may be disoriented, in shock, or injured, but there are several crucial steps you need to take. Here are seven things you need to do right after you are in an automobile accident. 1. Immediately after the accident, take care of yourself and any others who might be injured. Then take pictures of all damaged vehicles as well as any wounds or injuries, if possible. 2. Do not make statements to anyone about injuries. Without professional care, you may be completely oblivious to certain injuries after a wreck. Often, pain only sets in later, once your adrenaline has subsided. You may seem fine right after the wreck, but the reality can be very different. 3. See a physician ASAP and without exception. Even if you think you feel fine or are only a little sore, visit a doctor and get checked out. Again, issues tend to pop up in the days following the accident. Don’t skip out on vital care. 4. Contact your insurance company to establish a claim, and contact the other driver’s insurance company. Never assume the other party is going to do any of this.
5. Keep constant tabs on how you feel. Write down every detail, including aches and pains. These details may be helpful if your case goes to trial. 6. Make and keep your treatment appointments. Your doctor’s office keeps track of everything. They know when you skip or reschedule appointments. This absenteeism can be detrimental to your case, regardless of the reason behind the missed appointments. 7. Speak with an attorney. Whether you call from the side of the road or from your home the following day, an attorney will guide you through the next steps. Tell them the facts of the accident, your treatment plan — if you have one — and show them any pictures you took. Some cases might not need an attorney, but many do. Negotiation with insurance companies isn’t a cake walk. They rarely play fair until they are backed into a corner. We are more than happy to help you through this difficult process.
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HOLIDAY ROAST PRIME RIB
Ingredients
• 1 bone-in prime rib (6–7 pounds) • 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 2 cups red wine • 4 cups beef stock
Instructions
1. 30 minutes before cooking, remove roast from fridge and let sit until it reaches room temperature. 2. Heat oven to 350 F. 3. Make small slits in prime rib and stuff with slices of garlic. Liberally season with salt and pepper. 4. Place a rack inside a roasting pan and roast prime rib for 2 hours, until medium-rare. 5. To make au jus, place roasting pan with drippings from roast over 2 burners on high. Add wine and scrape pan as liquid reduces. Add beef stock and cook until reduced by half. Finally, sprinkle in thyme. 6. Slice roast and serve topped with au jus.
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