Harmonson Law Firm - December 2022

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Car accidents on their own can be frightening, but when it’s a large commercial truck, it can be even more traumatic. Knowing ahead of time how you should respond after a truck accident may help you and your case in the long run! Call New Mexico emergency services. An essential first step is to ensure everyone is out of harm’s way. You can achieve this by doing the following: • Check to see if you or anyone inside your vehicle is injured, and call for emergency services if needed. Once your own vehicle is secured, you can check on the other vehicles involved. • Pull your car to the side of the road and out of traffic if possible. • If there are no immediate injuries, be sure to visit a doctor later for a check-up. After ensuring your safety, you must call the police and file a police report. These reports are important documents for insurance purposes and personal injury lawyers, so let the police know as much information as you can remember. TAKING THE RI NAVIGATING A TRUCK ACCIDENT W

The holidays are rapidly approaching, and soon, we’ll share laughs while enjoying the festivities with our loved ones. Before the celebrations begin, you must prepare your home for visitors, especially if they stay overnight. It can be stressful whether it’s your in-laws, best friends, or distant cousins coming to stay with you. You want to leave a good impression, but how do you ensure everyone’s needs are met, including yours? Here are three tips for setting yourself up for a successful holiday, regardless of who stays with you. Stock up on your guests’ favorites. Have you ever stayed with someone who didn’t have extra food for their guests? Don’t put your guests in this situation. Load up your pantry, refrigerator, and cupboards with your guests’ favorite foods and drinks. If you don’t know what they are, ask ahead of their visit! Your guests will appreciate your conscientious gesture and have a much more enjoyable time if they can eat their favorites while visiting. Prepare a guest room. If your guests are staying with you, you need to prepare somewhere for them to sleep. Make sure you make up the bed, have plenty of pillows and blankets on hand, and provide adequate closet space for their clothes. Even if they aren’t staying in a traditional bedroom, their sleeping area should still be ready when they arrive. Clear off a table for them to use as a nightstand and put sheets on the couch or mattress where they’ll sleep.

Exchange insurance information with the other driver . After the police and emergency medical services are called — if necessary — it’s important to exchange insurance

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Use real dishes. When we have company over for a meal,

especially a large gathering, it’s usually easier to use plastic or paper options — saves on cleanup, too! The holidays are not necessarily the time for this shortcut. Break out the fine china if you have it, or use regular dishes for your guests. It’s okay for the kids to have paper plates, but if you want to make a good impression on visiting adults, nicer dishes will dress up the table setting and meal.

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