Spinal Injury? Don’t Leave Your Treatment Up to Chance
The spine is an incredible component of human anatomy, composed of a column of stacked vertebrae that protect and support the spinal cord, a vital bundle of nerves. This complex structure is instrumental in the normal operation of the human body.
The spine can be injured in hundreds of different ways, so treatment needs to be just as varied. Some individuals may require the use of breathing machines, hydrotherapy, steroidal injections, or surgical intervention. If the injury is serious, it’s likely physical rehabilitation will be necessary in order to reestablish muscle memory patterns. As you can imagine, all these treatments can get expensive very quickly. Following an accident, especially one that involves spinal injury, you’ll probably be contacted by an insurance adjuster within a day or two. Often, this adjuster will extend a settlement offer to you and ask you to sign a final release. Do not do this. Insurance companies often make offers that substantially undercut the costs that victims will incur. Instead, it’s a good idea to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as you’re able. At the Law Offices of Driggs, Bills, & Day, we’ll work with medical experts to determine your future treatment needs and the ongoing costs of your care and work with the insurance company to get you the compensation you deserve.
But, as with most other parts of our bodies, this complexity can easily result in higher rates of injury. When you get in a car accident, the physical forces can twist and turn your body in unnatural ways, putting intense pressure on the spine and potentially resulting in deadly, disabling, or excruciating damage to the spine. If spinal injury is likely after an accident, first responders will immobilize the victim at the scene and use a board to transport them to the hospital. Doctors use a variety of tools to determine the extent and severity of the injuries, including X-rays, computerized tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging machines.
Easy Holiday Party Cheese Fondue
Recipe inspired by PinchofYum.com
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Scrambling to find something for the holiday potluck? This fondue is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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¾ cup dry white wine
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1 clove garlic
Giving, receiving, enjoying gifts, it doesn’t matter — we love gifts no matter the occasion. But research confirms that the types of gifts you give also make a difference. Giving an experience (event tickets, couple’s massage, cooking classes, etc.) brings more satisfaction than something tangible such as a new TV or clothes. 26 If you plan to give something tangible, consider asking your partner what they want and then give your partner what they ask for. As the giver you feel better knowing that you are picking something out your partner really wants and the one receiving the gift perceives you as more loving and thoughtful. 27 Give your partner the gift of an experience they really want. Better yet, pair it with a small, meaningful physical present, such as a college sweatshirt with tickets to a football game, a nice pan with cooking classes, or a CD with concert tickets.
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Salt to taste
1 (8-ounce) package sliced Swiss cheese
Foods to dip (apple slices, bread cubes, roasted vegetables, etc.)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together wine and cornstarch. 2. Chop cheese slices into small, uniform pieces. 3. Rub clove of garlic all over the
some cheese and slowly whisk. When nearly smooth, add more cheese and whisk gently. Repeat until all cheese is melted. If mixture seems too tight, add 1 tablespoon wine.
sides and bottom of a heavy- bottomed pot, then discard.
5. Season with salt and serve immediately. Keep pot on low heat to keep the fondue dippable.
4. Heat wine mixture over
medium-low heat in the pot until thick and bubbling. Add
26 Boven, L. V., & Gilovich, T. (2003). To Do or to Have? That Is the Question. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 27 Zhang, Y., & Epley, N. (2012). Exaggerated, mispredicted, and misplaced: When “it’s the thought that counts” in gift exchanges. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 141(4), 667-681.
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