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hurt. The plaintiff’s attorney argued that because the coffee was served at such high temperatures, it was more likely to injure than be consumed. In fact, McDonald’s received over 700 complaints on the same issue before Liebeck ever made her lawsuit. If you have HBO, check out the documentary “Hot Coffee” to learn more about this often-misunderstood case. UNITED STATES V. PHILIP MORRIS Individual smokers couldn’t sue smoking companies for their lack of warning labels or youth-focused advertising. Then, in 1994, Mississippi’s state attorney general Mike Moore sued big tobacco companies for their unfair behavior in marketing cigarettes and claimed they should be required to pay for smokers’ medical costs. The awareness sparked a growing united outrage in American society. In 1999, the United States Department of Justice sued several major tobacco companies like Philip Morris for the same reasons; in the process, it was also revealed that tobacco companies You worry about a lot when you have family or close friends in the hospital. Even though you want to be there for some of the scariest moments in your loved one’s life, your life isn’t put on pause. The long waits can be unnerving. There’s always one machine that won’t stop beeping. Telling people the same story over and over again is exhausting, and their consolation doesn’t help ease the stress. Most of all, it feels like the person you care so much about is in the hands of complete strangers. How could they really help someone they’ve never met or known? Even though you know they’ve spent a decade in school (or more!) learning how to save lives, “trusting in the healing process” sometimes doesn’t feel reassuring enough.
destroyed evidence that tobacco was linked to disease. In the largest civil litigation settlement in U.S. history, tobacco companies agreed to pay $246 billion in fines to several state governments, which would be used to pay for medical bills and fund anti-smoking-related programs. Ever since these cornerstone lawsuits, companies are expected to research and label the consequences of their products — expectations set not only by doctors and the government but also the American public at large.
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So, when it comes to your true feelings, one of the best ways to cope is by talking to a close friend. If that’s too uncomfortable, writing is also healthy even if you don’t know what to write about. Describe the room, the beeping, the people you interacted with in the hospital. Find details to latch onto, and your feelings will do the rest. Distractions and sleep are also equally important. It might seem contradictory to put them together, but constantly worrying about your loved one will make it hard to get meaningful rest. Find your most rejuvenating “reset button” hobbies, like reading, watching TV, or listening to music. Get as much sleep as you can whenever possible. Getting good sleep will make it easier to deal with your other sources of stress. At Dickerson Oxton Law Firm, we know how much getting the right legal help can help ease the stress. Let us take care of your legal fight for you. Give us a call for your free case consultation at 816-268-1960.
directions • 2 salmon fillets (10 oz total) • 1 tsp salt • 2 tbsp ghee • 1 tbsp garlic, minced • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped • Zest from 1 orange • 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice • 1 tsp tapioca starch 1. Heat oven to 425 F, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. 2. Salt each fillet with 1/2 tsp salt. Bake for 6–8 minutes. 3. In a saucepan, combine ghee and garlic and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. 4. Add rosemary, zest, and juice. Cook for another 3 minutes. 5. Stir in tapioca starch until lumps disappear and mixture thickens. 6. Plate salmon and top with orange sauce.
That’s why self-care is even more important.
“How could I possibly think of myself right now?” It’s a common thought when you’re worried about someone else. You might not realize it, but your loved one can tell you’re stressed. Taking care of yourself can be very beneficial to their recovery as well.
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