LOSING YOUR CASE Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Case
When you’re headed into court after an accident, it’s important to know that certain factors can cause you to lose your case. Here are two things to look out for when preparing for your claim. IF A LAWYER REFERS YOU TO A DOCTOR OR CHIROPRACTOR Some local judges call this service provided by some lawyers the “kiss of death” claim. Jurors are highly suspicious of lawyers and doctors who have a referral relationship. A client may not know how many of that lawyer’s clients he or she referred to a particular doctor, but you can bet that the insurance company knows or will do their best to find out. That being said, there are exceptions to this rule. A person may have a particular need for a doctor in a specific field of medicine. In this case, it’s legitimate for the attorney to suggest or recommend someone for their client. However, if the attorney refers every client
to the same chiropractor or the same orthopedist, it becomes a serious problem.
IF YOU HIDE PAST ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES Upon entering a case, the opposing side will be interested in how many accidents you’ve had prior to this one. In many cases, they’ll already know or have easy access to acquire that information. The only reason they’re asking is to discern if you’ll answer honestly. It’s vital that you are completely transparent with your lawyer about past accidents. Telling your lawyer about the number of injuries you sustained during or after the accident is crucial to winning your case. If you saw a doctor or another healthcare provider afterward, then there will be a record proving that you did, which the insurance company will find. If you’re dishonest about your injuries and past accidents, then your case is over.
If you’ve been in an accident and are planning to go to court, call our offices today using the number below. The attorneys at Izquierdo Law Firm are ready and willing to help you and your case.
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Holiday Roast Prime Rib Looking for an easy holiday roast that still feels elegant enough for the occasion? Look no further than this delicious prime rib flavored with garlic, thyme, and red wine. Ingredients
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4 cups beef stock
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1 bone-in prime rib (6–7 pounds)
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
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8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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2 cups red wine
Instructions
5. To make au jus, place roasting pan with drippings from roast over 2 burners on high. Add wine and scrape pan as liquid reduces. Add beef stock and cook until reduced by half. Finally, sprinkle in thyme. 6. Slice roast and serve topped with au jus.
1. 30 minutes before cooking, remove roast from fridge and let sit until it reaches room temperature. 2. Heat oven to 350 F. 3. Make small slits in prime rib and stuff with slices of garlic. Liberally season with salt and pepper. 4. Place a rack inside a roasting pan and roast prime rib for 2 hours, until medium-rare.
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