Coye Law- Workers Compensation - October 2019

Pumpkin Screams 5 Tips for Longer-Lasting Jack-O’-Lanterns

integrity of the pumpkin. Cutting from the bottom is not good, either, because all the liquid inside the pumpkin will ooze out. For the best results, carefully cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin. Apply petroleum jelly. After you’ve scooped out all the “pumpkin guts” and carved your masterpiece, apply a little petroleum jelly to the cuts. This will help seal in moisture. The Farmers’ Almanac also recommends spraying your pumpkin with anti-humidity hairspray to lock in freshness. Go electric. Using a real candle heats up the inside of the pumpkin, causing it to decompose faster. An LED tealight with a flickering effect will create that classic spooky jack-o’-lantern look and keep the pumpkin cool. Plus, you don’t have to worry about any trick-or-treaters getting burned if they accidentally trip over your pumpkin. These tips are to help your jack-o’-lantern last longer. When it comes to designs, feel free to let your imagination run wild! The best jack-o’- lantern is one you’re proud to show off on Halloween. through the right bureaucratic hoops probably isn’t one of the most prominent ones. A lawyer can help make sure all the details are in order while you focus on getting well. Accidental Self-Sabotage The goal of a workers’ compensation insurance adjuster is to settle your claim for the smallest amount possible. Whether or not they are nice people, which they often are, they have an opposing interest to you. Without the guidance of an attorney, you may submit to providing a recorded statement to the insurer — not realizing they are attempting to find inconsistencies in your story. It’s very easy to unwittingly make a decision that hurts your claim. A lawyer will make sure you avoid these pitfalls. A Faulty Diagnosis In a workers’ compensation case, your primary examination will be conducted by an insurance-approved doctor. It probably won’t shock you to know that doctors with such approval tend to have a cushy relationship with insurance companies. Without an attorney, you may never end up getting an unbiased second opinion that can make a huge difference should your claim end up in court.

Jack-o’-lanterns are an iconic part of the Halloween aesthetic, but they can quickly backfire. If you carve your pumpkins too early, you may end up with a moldy mess on Halloween. The first rule of jack-o’- lanterns is to wait as long as possible before you start carving. Here are some other tips to help you achieve the perfect jack-o’-lantern this year. Find the perfect pumpkin. A great jack-o’-lantern starts in the pumpkin patch — or in the grocery store if you’re short on time. Look for a fresh pumpkin with a sturdy, green stem, no bruises, and a flat bottom so it’s stable when you’re carving. Size and shape aren’t important, so long as the pumpkin sparks your creativity. Just make sure you don’t accidentally bring home a small sugar pie pumpkin, which will be harder to carve. Wash your pumpkin. Before you start carving, mix 1 tsp of chlorine bleach with 4 liters of water and wash your pumpkin to help prevent mold. Be sure to wear gloves! Cut from the back. Cutting the top of the pumpkin is traditional, but it removes the stem, which helps keep the pumpkin fresh. It also threatens the structural

Scary Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney

There may not be any horror movies about workplace injuries, but getting hurt on the job can be a lot scarier than killer clowns, giant spiders, or a family of deranged doppelgangers. It’s easy to be lulled into thinking your employer and their workers’ compensation insurance company will protect you and keep your best interests at heart — after all, you were injured in the course of doing your job. All too often, though, businesses and especially insurance providers do everything they can to poke holes in your claim. If you don’t work with an experienced workers’ comp attorney, you can end up suffering one of these scary outcomes. Flubbing the Paperwork Nobody deserves to have a claim denied on a technicality, but it can happen all too easily. A failure to submit an incident report on time, for example, could void your right to compensation. After an injury, you have a million things on your mind, and making sure you jump

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