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September 2018
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High Stakes FIGHTING TO IMPROVE MY CLIENTS’ LIVES
As anybody who knows me will tell you, I’ve always had a competitive streak. It’s a quality that makes for a solid litigator; I’m always trying to outwork and outsmart the opposition. But when representing my clients — who invariably have gotten the short end of the stick and are struggling to get back on their feet — I’m not fighting for them for the sake of my competitive ego. Winning the case and securing every cent of compensation my clients deserve isn’t a game; it’s a responsibility we have to the people we serve and a moral obligation to do everything we can to help them return to their normal lives and focus on recovery. In the past few months, I’ve continued to work on the front lines, handling the prickly cases in our firm that head into litigation, but I’ve also taken on some work that’s a bit outside my wheelhouse. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time helping our mass tort clients, working to help those groups of individuals who have been wronged by massive corporations and are seeking justice. The facts and details of these mass tort cases are quite different from the patterns I face in my everyday litigation work, but it’s still about helping our clients out of the difficult circumstance they’ve found themselves in at no fault of their own. Lately, our focus has been on women who, after receiving vaginal mesh implants to treat urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, suffered a number of adverse and sometimes life-threatening injuries as a result of the devices. Due to the neglect of the massive corporations that produced these devices, the lives of many of these women have been turned upside down.
I’ve been meeting people from all over the country to take depositions, listen to their stories, and gather information. I want to let them know they’re not alone and that they have an experienced team of attorneys dedicated to achieving the outcomes they deserve. There is an entire community of women who have suffered at the hands of these enormous companies, and it’s been gratifying to work with these women and to offer our support and expertise to even a few of the thousands who have been affected. I’m proud to say I just finished up my second year at the Law Offices of Driggs, Bills, and Day. As always, the firm is constantly looking forward, searching out new ways we can help our clients even more effectively than before. Our move to the new office was part of that effort; it has been absolutely fantastic for our team and the clients who visit us. I finally have a clean, professional space of my own in which to sit down with my clients and discuss their cases. Between the move and my new focus on mass tort lawsuits, it’s been a year of big changes in my life at the firm. But as always, my mission is the same: to do everything within my power to give my clients back their normal, everyday lives, free from the crushing burden of injury. That’s why I come to work each day ready to fight for the wonderful people who depend on us.
–Alan Tucker
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MAKE LIKE A TREE FALL FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
A CRAFT FOR GROWN-UPS: CLAY LEAF BOWLS These simple little bowls bring an elegant touch of fall to the indoors and can be used to hold candles, keys — or pretty much anything!
Summer is over, and when there’s a chill in the air, it’s tempting to stay inside all day. Don’t let your family hibernate in front of a screen for the next six months. Get active with these fun crafts, using the most abundant resource of the season: leaves! A CRAFT FOR KIDS: LEAF CRITTERS With this fun project, the leaves in your backyard transform into works of art featuring your kids’ favorite animals.
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Air-dry clay
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Leaves
Clay roller
Clay scissors or craft scalpel
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Aluminum foil
Paper
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Glue
Directions 1. Roll your clay out to a 1/4-inch thickness and place each leaf, vein side down, onto the clay. Run your roller over the leaf, pressing it into the clay and making your clay thinner at the same time. 2. Cut the excess clay from around the leaf to produce the desired shape. 3. Create a small bowl out of aluminum foil to cradle the clay leaf while it dries into a bowl shape. Remove the tree leaf and let the clay dry overnight. Be sure to flip the clay over at some point so the underside dries too. 4. Once the clay is dry, you can paint your bowls or coat them in a clear varnish to enjoy a minimalist look.
Lot of leaves
Directions 1. This project works best with leaves of different shapes and sizes. Does that big, round leaf look like a squirrel tail? Is there a long, skinny leaf that would be perfect for a butterfly’s body? Let your kids go through the leaves and think of what masterpiece they can create. 2. It helps to arrange all the leaves on a piece of paper first, then glue them down once your child knows how they want to piece their creation together. Cover the whole side of each leaf with glue and press it firmly onto the paper so that it lies flat. Repeat until all the leaves are glued down. Place the critter somewhere safe to dry before hanging it up for all to see.
Who says the fun has to end with summer? With a little imagination and a whole lot of leaves, your family can create amazing works of art together!
OUR CLIENTS SAY IT BEST
“Honestly, Steven Day and his assistants at The Advocates
were a Godsend. Since Joe and I were seriously injured, it was
all I could do to take care of the both of us. If I’d had to worry
about all the doctor bills, hospital bills, and ambulance bills, I
would never have made it! The Advocates took all of that over
for us! Everyone who called me or emailed with us was very
understanding and thorough, yet sympathetic and caring.”
–Tara | American Fork, Utah
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INJURED IN A RIDESHARE ACCIDENT? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services have exploded in popularity in recent years. It makes perfect sense; they’re a convenient, inexpensive alternative to traditional cabs. The rating systems on these apps enable us to vet our drivers and ensure we’re riding with trustworthy folks, but despite concession to safety, rideshare accidents do occasionally happen. If you’re injured as a passenger in one of these collisions, what recourse do you have? Determining liability depends on the circumstances of your crash. If the crash was your driver’s fault, you’ll be covered under their company’s liability policy, which sets damages at a maximum of $1 million. This means that all damages related to your injuries are covered up to that $1 million cap. Those $1 million apply whether you’re a passenger, the driver of another car that collides with an on- duty driver, or a pedestrian struck by the rideshare vehicle. If you need to file a lawsuit for additional financial compensation beyond that limit, you file it directly against the other driver. Since rideshare drivers are considered independent contractors under the law, you can’t sue the company in the same way you could if they were considered employees.
If you’re in a rideshare accident, there are a few steps you should always take. Call 911, take photos of the scene, talk to any witnesses, record the driver’s name, take screenshots of the rideshare app and receipt on your phone, and seek medical attention (even if you’re not sure you need it). After you’re safe and sound, call an attorney. These situations can get complicated fast, and it’s important to act quickly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve from the rideshare company. Give us a call — we’ll let you know your options and help you determine the best path forward.
ROASTED TURMERIC CAULIFLOWER
“TELL ME I’M AWESOME.”
When it comes to eating paleo, side dishes are almost always a bigger challenge than mains. If you’re in need of a flavorful vegetable dish, check out this recipe for spicy, savory cauliflower.
When you’re about to perform a potentially challenging task, research shows that if you visualize a random time you succeeded, you perform 2 1/2 times better. In contrast, when you think about times when you failed, you perform worse when trying to solve stressful problems. 1 Use this knowledge to your advantage in your relationship. You can support your sweetheart by simply reminding them of a time they were spectacular. They will rise to the occasion. Before your next big event or task, ask your spouse to reflect on a time when you were at your best and then have them share that memory with you.
Ingredients
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons water • Chopped fresh basil, to garnish
• 1 teaspoon turmeric • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together coconut oil, spices, garlic, and water.
3. Lay cauliflower across a large baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and top with mixture.
1. Cable, D., Lee, J. J., Gino, F., & Staats, B. R. (n.d.). How Best-Self Activation Influences Emotions, Physiology and Employment Relationships. SSRN Electronic Journal SSRN Journal.
4. Roast for 30 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve.
Inspired by PaleoHacks
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Inside This Issue
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Alan Tucker’s Dedication to His Clients Fall Fun for the Whole Family Hear From Satisfied Clients Injured in a Rideshare Accident? Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower International Talk Like a Pirate Day
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Ahoy, matey! Wednesday, Sept. 13, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Brush up on your pirate vocabulary, grab your eye patch, get your puffy shirt dry cleaned, and bring a little seafaring fun to your office or classroom. YO HO HO, LANDLUBBERS! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day
THE HISTORY OF THESE SWASHBUCKLING SHENANIGANS The holiday began as an inside joke between pals John Baur and Mark Summers in 1995. For reasons not even understood by themselves, they began speaking like pirates while playing racquetball, saying things to each other like, “That be a fine cannonade” (“Nice shot, dude”) and “Now watch as I fire a broadside straight into your yardarm” (“But watch this”). They decided Talk Like a Pirate Day needed to become official, so they chose Sept. 13, which was Summers’ wife’s birthday (and the only date he could remember besides Christmas and the Super Bowl). In 2002, they pitched the idea to humor columnist Dave Barry, who promoted it in his syndicated column, and the concept quickly spread internationally. DID PIRATES REALLY TALK LIKE THAT? The “pirate-speak” popularized in movies and Disney attractions probably sounds nothing like real pirates did in centuries past. Today’s swashbuckling phrases delivered in a strong Southwest England accent can be traced back to Robert Newton’s 1950 portrayal of Long John Silver in the movie “Treasure Island.” Historically, English-speaking
pirates probably sounded more like Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow. Unfortunately, the pirates of the Golden Age didn’t leave behind any YouTube videos to confirm this. LEARN THE LINGO, LANDLUBBER Participating in Talk Like a Pirate Day is easy — you just need to know a few
key phrases. “Ahoy, matey” means “Hello, friend!” “Blimey, that son of a biscuit-eater hornswaggled me out of me doubloons” means “Darn it, that jerk cheated me out of my money!” “Shiver me timbers, that old salt is three sheets to the wind” means “Wow, that old sailor has had too much beer.” And if a pirate (or your boss) says, “Swab the deck, ye bilge rat, or it’s Davy Jones’ locker for ye!” start mopping the floor immediately.
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