I’ve Been in an Accident —What Now? An Ea s y 5 - S t e p Gu i de
The road can be an unpredictable, dangerous place. When we experience car crashes, it can be completely mentally disarming to us and our loved ones, even if it seems like those involved suffered only minor injuries and/ or damages at first. Let’s go over the crucial steps you should take. NO. 1: GET INTO A SAFE PLACE AND GET PROPER MEDICAL HELP. No matter what, the first thing you need to do is ensure your own safety. After an accident, if your car is still drivable, try to find a safe place to park, assess your injuries, and call the police and/or ambulance. If no emergency help is needed, you’ll still want to check yourself into an ER or doctor’s office for an assessment as soon as possible. NO. 2: STAY CALM AND AVOID SPEAKING — BUT DON’T LIE OR ADMIT FAULT. After an accident, you may get a call or even be approached by an insurance agent or lawyer (who isn’t your own) asking how you’re feeling with a worried tone of voice. You might be tempted to be polite by saying you feel fine. However, this simple phrase can immediately weaken your claim and will be used against you. Even innocent people need to utilize their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent — well-intentioned people can’t know what’s going to be wrongfully used against them in a court of law.
Staying calm is also important. You may try to apologize or lie to ease the pressure of the situation, but it may have dire and, in the case of lying, illegal consequences. NO. 3: TAKE PICTURES OF EVERYTHING, INCLUDING THE SURROUNDINGS. If you’re able to walk and take pictures in an aware and safe manner, get photos of the accident, including all sides of involved cars and even the surrounding scenery and weather conditions. If it was particularly foggy or rainy that day, or if untrimmed foliage obscured your visibility, that may benefit your claim. NO. 4: EXCHANGE INFORMATION WITH THE OTHER PARTY, PLUS ANY WITNESSES. Of course, you’ll want to get the information of the other people involved in the car accident. Also, look around and get the numbers of any potential witnesses who can empower your case. NO. 5: CALL YOUR LAWYER. Don’t forget to call your trusted legal expert, who can get you through this traumatic event every step of the way. At Herrman & Herrman, our team is highly equipped to serve you despite these events that can be, at best, a terrible annoyance and, at worst, forever life-changing.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
INGREDIENTS
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1 small onion, sliced 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup and 3 tbsp flour, divided 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
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2 shallots, chopped
8 oz can mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb green beans, cooked
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3 cups almond milk
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DIRECTIONS
1. Set the oven to broil. 2. In a shallow baking pan, combine onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp flour, and panko breadcrumbs. 3. Broil for 6 minutes, stirring
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In the same skillet, add 4 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup of flour, whisking until golden. Gradually add the almond milk until it thickens, then toss with the green beans.
occasionally. Afterward, preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add shallots, mushrooms, and garlic, stirring until tender. In a large bowl, mix mushroom mixture with the cooked green beans.
7. Transfer mixture into a baking dish and cook for 20 minutes. 8. Add onion and breadcrumb mixture on top, then bake for another 5 minutes.
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