The 7 Fatal Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Case
Over the past seven months, we have been taking an in-depth look at seven fatal mistakes that have the potential to ruin your personal injury case. Even making just one of these mistakes can leave you with an undesirable outcome. It’s up to you to be conscientious of the choices you make following an accident. That said, when you’ve been involved in an accident, it’s easy to make mistakes. Your mind is on the event and on your safety. But, as they say, knowledge is power. Knowing what mistakes people have made in the past can keep you from repeating the same ones. Once again, here are the seven fatal mistakes that will ruin your personal injury case: 1. Failing to call the police and not getting enough information at the scene. 2. Waiting several days or weeks to get medical care; failing to follow up with appointments or having gaps in treatment. 3. Giving too much information to the at-fault (negligent) driver’s insurance company.
4. Refusing or delaying to hire a lawyer when your injuries are serious. 5. Hiding previous accidents and previous injuries or medical conditions from your lawyer.
6. Making damaging statements to a doctor, nurse, assistant, or medical staff member. 7. Social media mistakes, including damaging posts on Facebook or Twitter.
For a better outcome for your case, do the opposite of the above. When you’re proactive, you give yourself and your lawyer the resources necessary for a better case.
Winning Apple Crisp
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
¾ cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream, optional
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups chopped, peeled apples
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half of mixture into a greased 2½ quart baking dish or a 9-inch square baking pan. Cover with apples. 2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. 3. Bake 60–65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.
(Recipe courtesy of tasteofhome.com.)
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