Car Accident
It goes without saying that car accidents, big or small, are frustrating. They often leave you with repair and medical bills, but you may also have questions. This month kicks off a five-part series to answer a few of those queries and hopefully help point you in the right direction following an accident. Here’s the first question: THE TOP 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED: QUESTION 1 If another person causes the auto accident and has automobile insurance, the owner of the damaged vehicle is entitled to have the vehicle repaired by the at- fault driver’s insurance company. If you choose to have your vehicle repaired by the wrongdoer’s insurance, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, you have the right to choose any shop for the repairs of that vehicle. The insurance company is not allowed to dictate to you where you can take your vehicle to be repaired. Second, you have a right to choose the type of parts to be used in the repair. You are also entitled to a rental vehicle from the insurance company while your vehicle is being repaired. HowWill My Car Get Fixed?
Spring is in the air, and it’s time to celebrate with another round of spring-cleaning. Banish the clutter and make room in your life for something new! Many charities see a sharp increase in donations as spring-cleaning season starts. Donating your used books, kids’ toys, and gently worn clothing allows your old items to have a second life. However, when filling that donation box, make sure you’re donating each item because it can do good and not just because you feel bad about throwing it away. Charities have a big problem with well-meaning citizens dropping off items that are better left in the trash. There are many items charities simply cannot handle. Most charities will have lists of items they can and cannot accept on their websites. Some items that you should not donate include:
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Expired medications
Old TVs
SUDO KU
Cribs
Loose remote controls
Personal care items, like soap, shampoo, or makeup
Mattresses
Carpets
Tangled cords or phone chargers Any broken, damaged, or dirty items
These items may be unsafe to sell, costly to ship, or impossible to refurbish effectively. When a charity regularly receives items they cannot use, they have to spend hours of manpower sorting through things that end up in the trash anyway. This process can be expensive for organizations with already-strained resources. Some local charities spend over $1,000 a year on dumpster and trash removal fees for unusable donations. While charities will have no choice but to throw unusable donations in the trash, there are services you can use to make your spring- cleaning eco-friendly, even for items you can’t donate. For example, if you have torn or stained blue jeans, reach out to Blue Jeans Go Green. This program keeps denim out of landfills by turning it into insulation. And while Goodwill can’t take your batteries or old flip phone, you can check out Call2Recycle.org to learn how to safely recycle your e-waste.
Your donations can be a big help to local charities. Just don’t “donate” your garbage.
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