If you read our last newsletter, you know the basics of what to do after an accident, even while an assortment of thoughts fly through your head. However, during the frenzy of any personal injury, there are pitfalls you need to avoid because filing insurance claims is a long and sometimes stress-inducing process. To ensure your personal injury recovery is as smooth as possible, here is a quick breakdown of the common do’s and don’ts of personal injury claims. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING Being the best advocate for your claim or lawsuit isn’t hard; you just have to document everything in detail. This includes taking photos and videos of your physical injury and the accident site, writing accounts of everything that occurred, getting police reports, gathering copies of all medical records and bills, and compiling anything else you feel might help your case. CONTACT A SEASONED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER No matter how independent a person is, it’s best to at least consult with a lawyer about your situation. As the old saying goes, even for lawyers representing themselves, “A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.” Experienced personal injury lawyers can streamline the entire process for you and work with you to explore all your options. DON’T TALK TO EVERYONE ABOUT YOUR ACCIDENT It’s important to avoid chatting with others about your case. This rule of thumb not only includes your friends in the San Diego area but also your pals on social media and anyone you chat with over group text. Unfortunately, even talking with close friends can easily backfire. Friends are often called to testify against the injured parties if there is a record of the case being discussed with them. BE CAREFUL WHEN TALKING TO INSURANCE ADJUSTERS Also, while you may have to talk with the insurance company’s adjuster, be cautious. These individuals are trained to ask you the same questions several times, seeing if you will describe specific details differently than you previously stated. So it’s important to say as little as possible and avoid letting them record anything you say. PITFALLS TO AVOID WHILE FILING AN INSURANCE CLAIM
RESTAURANT-STYLE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Inspired by The New York Times
INGREDIENTS
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Salt
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1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 tbsp butter
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 large egg yolk
1 lemon wedge
1 lb fresh fettuccine
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of generously salted water to a boil. 2. In a large, deep skillet, while the water heats, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant and sizzling (about 2 minutes). 3. In a bowl, whisk heavy cream and egg yolk until blended and pour into garlic butter. 4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir until hot, not boiling. Keep warm on low heat. 5. In the large pot, cook pasta until al dente. (The pasta will float once it’s done.) Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta. Pour hot pasta into cream mixture and toss to coat on low heat. 6. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano and keep tossing gently until cream is mostly absorbed. If the sauce is absorbed too much, toss with extra pasta water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Serve with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.
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