WHA T TO DO AND NOT DO AF T E R A CAR ACC I DEN T After the Accident
Do call the police. Even if it’s a minor accident, inform law enforcement. Don’t make any assumptions about the accident. Law enforcement will help determine liability. They can assess the situation, and, if tempers are flaring, they can help get things under control.
If you are involved in a car accident and you are able to respond, there are several things you need to do to stay safe and protect yourself. There are also several things you don’t want to do. Here are six things to keep in mind. Do check for injuries. Check yourself from head to toe. In a car accident, injuries can happen in the neck or the ankle. If you have a passenger, assess them as well. Share your concerns with emergency personnel and let them know about every ache and pain you’re experiencing. Don’t drive away. Stay at the scene and document any injuries or damage. Get information from the other driver and wait for emergency responders. The
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Don’t blame anyone. If you’re involved in an accident with another vehicle, don’t worry about who’s at fault. Stay focused on the situation. Get information, take pictures, and speak with law enforcement. Pointing fingers is not productive. Do exchange information. Major or minor, you need to share your name, contact information, and insurance details with the other driver or property owner. You need their information as well. If the other person does not want to cooperate, you should at least get their license plate number. Don’t lose your cool. Getting into a car accident is stressful. Try to stay calm and levelheaded. This will help you keep perspective and get the details you need to move forward. Again, it’s easy to get angry after an accident, but don’t let that anger control the situation. MONTSERRAT O S WA L D
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OPENING DAY HAMBURGERS
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INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ground chuck, 80 percent lean 4 soft, white hamburger buns, split
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4 1/4-inch-thick yellow onion slices
1 teaspoon vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste Condiments of your choice
4 1/4-inch-thick tomato slices
12–16 pickle rounds
4 small leaves iceberg lettuce
DIRECT IONS
1. Lightly grease a small nonstick skillet with oil. Heat over medium-high. 2. While heating, gently shape meat into four patties 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Be careful to handle the meat as little as possible to prevent tough burgers. Season liberally with salt and pepper. 3. Sear patties on each side, about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until desired doneness, about 1 more minute per side for medium-rare, 2 more per side for medium-well. 4. Let meat rest for a minimum of 3 minutes. 5. To assemble, place patty on bottom bun and top with tomato, pickles, lettuce, and onion (in that order). Spread condiments on top half of bun and place on top of onion. Serve.
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