You may have heard of some homeowners experiencing a lien on their homes. But lately, liens on personal injury settlements are something we’re facing more and more often in court. Many people aren’t even aware of the possibility of liens on injury compensations or how much they affect the amount of money an injured party can receive. So, the team at Dickerson Oxton Law is here to explain what exactly a lien is and how it can affect your injury settlement. WHAT IS A LIEN? A lien is when a third party makes a claim on a person’s personal injury settlement, claiming they are owed a portion of the money received. Examples include claims from medical providers to recover payments for outstanding medical bills, or claims by health insurance companies to be reimbursed for payments made for treatment related to the injury. These third parties are typically insurance companies, medical providers, and government agencies, such as Medicare and Medicaid. The Truth About Liens and Injury Cases WHY THIRD PARTIES MAY WANT YOUR SETTLEMENT
Dogs are known for their keen sense of smell — on TV, you will often see dogs that can find missing people or even search for drugs and bombs. When dogs use their extraordinary senses for a particular job, they’re often trained for that one purpose, but even without training, dogs do seem to know something is wrong. Never Doubt a Canine’s Senses One Sniff Can Save a Life
Roger, the Jack Russell terrier-poodle mix, is a great example.
Our story takes place in Ringwood, England, in December 2022. Winter was in full swing, with temperatures below freezing. No one wanted to find themselves outside in the cold for too long because it could be dangerous. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to 94-year- old Morris Cohen, and he almost died. Cohen just got home and parked his car in the garage when he found himself in a spot of trouble. As he tried to exit his vehicle, his walking stick suddenly snapped in half. Unable to keep his balance, Cohen fell and became wedged under his car’s brake and clutch pedals. The man called for help several times, but unfortunately, no one could hear his pleas, and he remained stuck overnight. The next day, Roger’s owners let him roam around outside. Roger began sniffing around Cohen’s home (some believe Roger had heard the man’s calls for help), and once Roger found the elderly man, he didn’t leave his side for the rest of the day. After a couple of hours, Frances Wall, Roger’s owner, began calling for Roger. When he didn’t immediately come home when she called, she started looking for him, and that’s when she found Roger and Cohen. She immediately called emergency services, and three firefighters came by the home to free Cohen. They quickly took him to the hospital because they worried about hypothermia. Over a week later, medical staff released Cohen from the hospital, and now he gives Roger treats whenever he sees him. “I owe my life to that dog. They [health care professionals] said that if I would’ve been there for a few more hours, I would have been a goner,” Cohen told Bournemouth Daily Echo.
“Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production!”
You may have heard of the irresistibly popular children’s book “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” by Mo Willems. Well now, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical” is here in Kansas City!
Fortunately for Cohen, Roger’s amazing canine senses saved the day. It’s always great to have a furry friend around — you never know when
If you haven’t heard of this children’s book, we’ll give you the pigeon scoop.
One day, when a bus driver takes a break from his usual bus route, an unlikely volunteer quickly jumps in to take his place. That volunteer was a pigeon! However, Pigeon knows he shouldn’t drive the bus and spends the duration of the book begging the reader to allow him to get behind the wheel. This book has been so successful because it’s interactive and marketed as “the book you can say no to.”
their incredible skills will come in handy!
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