SHARING THE ROAD
For all the “share the road” bumper stickers that exist, it’s still not a practice Californians have perfected. Whether you ride your bicycle to work or just recreationally, you should know what to do if you are ever involved in an accident with an automobile. The experience is frightening and disorienting. But if you don’t know some of the important steps to take as a cyclist following an accident, the legal repercussions could be worse than necessary. If you or the other parties involved are injured enough to need medical attention, making sure care is administered is top priority. Save all your documentation related to your treatment, from the hospital or a doctor. Those documents will be crucial if you need to file a personal injury claim against the other party. It’s also important that you follow the doctor’s orders exactly. If you don’t, the at-fault party can claim your injuries aren’t as bad as you say they are. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
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DOCUMENT EVERYTHING
When the police arrive, they will compile their own evidence report, but you can gather your own evidence to support your case. Take pictures of the accident with your phone, including the surrounding scene and your injuries. Over the next couple of weeks, you should also photograph your injuries as they heal.
Inspired by Saveur Magazine
With no fancy sauces, no frills, and no cheese, these all-American burgers are perfect for the start of baseball season.
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ground chuck, 80 percent lean
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4 small leaves iceberg lettuce 4 1/4-inch-thick yellow onion slices
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4 soft, white hamburger buns, split 4 1/4-inch-thick tomato slices
1 teaspoon vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste Condiments of your choice
Make sure to exchange contact information with everyone involved in the accident, including any witnesses. Ask for a brief description of what they saw, too. However, beyond this, your conversation with them should be brief at best. Refrain from talking about the accident with anyone until you have spoken with an attorney. If you talk about the accident in greater detail than necessary, your words could be twisted to make it seem like you’re at-fault. Of course, it will benefit you in this situation to know an experienced attorney who will fight for your best interests. Give the Law Offices of Elliott Kanter a call today.
12–16 pickle rounds
DIRECTIONS
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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