CSI VS. REAL LIFE: THE TOP REASON FOR DELAYS IN CASES And Why It’s So Important to Visit the Doctor! In many ways, the legal process seems so simple in the media. We know that comparing the reality of your case to televised courtroom dramas can seem appealing, but it can actually be a source of stress. Legal dramas often cut out the most strenuous, boring aspects of an ongoing legal case, like the fact that you might have to wait weeks — or even months — to get into a courtroom, if your case goes into litigation at all. So let’s break it down: What exactly do TV shows leave out? Typically, a legal drama will show you a police investigation, the trial, characters looking for evidence, and the final trial. However, one of the biggest details is missing: the plaintiff’s visits to the doctor, or in other words, the treatment phase. In reality, many cases can be settled relatively quickly, and you won’t ever have to step into a courtroom. However, one of the biggest struggles of moving your case forward begins in the medical exam room. Your treatment phase itself isn’t a delay in the process; it’s a part of it. You should take as much time as needed to heal. However, it’s important to show valid evidence approved by an expert (in this case, a doctor) that proves the severity of your injury. Will it be possible for you to return to your pre-accident condition? If not, how badly has your baseline health been affected? What’s the long-term prognosis? Are your injuries related to the accident or due to a pre-existing condition? Even if you’ve followed all the doctor’s advice and attended all your appointments without any bumps in the road, getting your doctor’s official statement can still be tough. The Sevenish Difference is that we give your doctors everything they need to make their written narrative, including all the questions, and we follow up with them. However, doctors write these statements in their own time. Not only are they busy with patients running in and out of their office every day, but they can also have trouble writing it, especially if they haven’t seen you in months. If your treatment process has been put on pause or delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis, remember that you’re not alone! Give our office a call if you ever have questions about your case.
ENCOURAGING YOUR LITTLE GIRL Tips for Raising Strong, Confident Women In a time when it’s so easy to let technology and school run your child’s life, what’s your role as a parent or guardian? We often hear motivational quotes talking about the importance of risk-taking and resilience, but it can be tough for little girls to learn from just YouTube videos and school alone. Here’s how you can encourage your daughter to spark her own confidence during her toughest moments.
ENCOURAGE BRAVERY AND A GROWTH MINDSET. Even children can feel pressured to perform to high standards yet stay within their comfort zone. They might think, “I’m not strong enough to climb this tree.” But whether it’s climbing trees or building things with others, small feelings of bravery can grow larger as they grow older. Self-empowerment will be a crucial skill in their lives, so encourage a mindset focused on growth through the process of learning. Teach them how the brain grows and
My daughter Abby’s first karate class that eventually led her to being a World Champion.
adapts rapidly whenever we encounter failure and that failure and mistakes are a part of life. Once they understand that failure isn’t permanent, they’ll be inspired to take risks and solve their problems. TRUST YOUR DAUGHTER WHILE TEACHING GRIT. Psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth studies successful people in a wide variety of fields, from business to the military, and has found that the quality most successful people share is grit. The ability to stay engaged with tough tasks for a long period of time is a skill that takes a long time to build, but it’s not impossible for your girl to begin developing grit right now. Duckworth believes the growth mindset can start young girls on a path to embracing failure and moving forward from it. However, a lack of trust in your daughter can suffocate her growth. Despite all the adult-directed activities we give our kids, we need to step back and let them make some of their own decisions. We can give them encouragement and help along the way, but for the most part, we need to trust they can solve problems on their own.
When you put faith and trust in your little girl to handle her most difficult problems, she’ll learn to do the same for herself.
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