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NOVEMBER 2019
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A SEASON FOR GRATITUDE HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM GOLDBERG & WEIGAND!
Sometimes it feels like we spend all year looking forward to Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite holidays, and the two of us love taking time to celebrate with our families. While Christmas comes with the stress of last-minute shopping and the struggle to find the perfect present, Thanksgiving is all about eating good food, spending time with the people we love, and taking a minute to inventory everything we’re lucky to have in life. That spirit of gratitude fills our office for the month of November, and we can’t help but look around and be grateful for everyone there. We’re blessed to have a great working partnership and incredible, dedicated employees who have helped the firm grow and thrive. Without their hard work, Goldberg & Weigand couldn’t have reached the level of success it has today, and we’re happy they jumped on board with us and are willing to put in the hours and effort every week. They understand our clients are our No. 1 priority and go above and beyond to help them. What more can you ask for in a team?
Speaking of our clients, we also could never have gotten to this level without them — without you . We’re thankful you trust us to help you at some of the most difficult times in your lives — when you’re dealing with an injury, trauma, or death — and have faith we’ll win you the compensation you deserve. It’s no exaggeration to say that without your support and trust, Goldberg & Weigand wouldn’t exist! You’ve enabled us to put food on the table for our families and a roof over their heads and helped the firm grow so we can assist more and more people each year. So, to our fantastic clients and our dedicated team, thank you! We’ll be thinking of you this Thanksgiving, and, if you wind up in an accident over the holidays and need our help, don’t hesitate to call. Even during the holiday season, we’re available 24/7. Call us at 508-775-9099 for a free consultation.
– Peter Goldberg & Blair Weigand
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MEET AMY POPILLO !
For the last five years, Amy Popillo has been instrumental in keeping our firm running. Her job as a legal assistant comes with a dozen hats, and she wears them all well. “I schedule appointments, deal with litigation cases and workers’ compensation cases, handle the everyday tasks of doing motions and contacting doctors’ offices to ask for updated bills and records, and oversee the files for our attorneys to help prepare them for court,” Amy says of her work. Before signing on with Goldberg & Weigand, Amy sharpened her skills at three other Massachusetts law firms, one here on the Cape and two others in Boston. After spending years in the city, she and her husband, Tony, moved to North Carolina to raise their sons near Amy’s family. Eventually though, the siren song of the Cape pulled them back home!
because of its connection to the architects of apartheid, but Mandela saw rugby’s potential as a symbol of hope and unity for a country that desperately needed it. Springboks captain Francois Pienaar (played by Matt Damon in “Invictus,” the film adaptation of this event) thought the president’s support of the team was a brilliant act. “During those six weeks, what happened in this country was incredible,” Pienaar said. Just before the final game that would decide the 1995 World Cup winners, Mandela sported a Springboks jersey and stood behind the team. Through a hard-fought match, South Africa came out on top, and, after receiving the trophy from President Mandela, Pienaar explained the atmosphere of the event: “When the final whistle blew, this country changed forever.” If the 1995 World Cup was any indication, the camaraderie inherent to rugby can transcend all kinds of barriers. Meet a fellow rugby player or fan in any part of the world, and you’ll likely forge an instant kinship. In 2021, you can look forward to cheering on the women’s teams during the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. “I worked in bigger law firms, so coming to Goldberg & Weigand, it was really nice to be in a small, boutique law firm where there are only three attorneys — two partners and an associate. It’s more of a family setting,” she says. “The Cape is a close-knit community, and I love being able to help clients who are going through hard times and doing what’s best for them.” When she’s not at the office, Amy likes to hike, go on bike rides, and spend time with her sons, Jacob and Cameron, and her pup, Boston. Jacob is studying cyber-security networking at Cape Cod Community College, and Cameron is a junior at Sturgis West here in Hyannis. When you call Goldberg & Weigand for help with a workers’ compensation claim, dog bite case, car accident litigation, or other issue, rest assured that you’ll have the best possible team — including Amy — on your side.
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In early November, the 2019 Rugby World Cup will wrap up in Japan. The international competition brings out world- class athletes and entertainment. While matches are certainly intense, respect for the competition and for referees is a core tenet of rugby culture. After going head- to-head with an opponent, you’ll still shake hands, and maybe have a beer together, at the end of a match. This principle was on full display nearly 25 years ago at the 1995 Rugby World Cup final in South Africa. The South African Springboks were up against the New Zealand All Blacks, and a number of factors made this an exceptional match. Just a few years earlier in 1991, apartheid legislation had been repealed in South Africa. The policy had left a deep cut, and the country still had a long journey toward healing and reparation. Nelson Mandela, who had been elected in 1994, was set on championing a “rainbow nation” in this new postapartheid era. Rugby started in England in the late 1800s, and colonizers took it to South Africa, where South Africans of every color embraced the game. It was controversial
THE SPORT THAT UNITED A COUNTRY The 1995 Rugby World Cup
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HAVE YOU BEEN HURT BY A DISTRACTED DRIVER?
MASSACHUSETTS LAW HAS YOUR BACK
Car accident rates in the U.S. are climbing, and some experts say smart phones are to blame. Distracted driving has always been a problem on the roads; before our lives fit into our pockets, people fiddling with their radios, applying makeup, or snacking while driving caused plenty of accidents. But it’s a much bigger issue now that email alerts and text messages are constantly tempting us to look down and take our hands off the wheel. To combat the distracted driving problem, states like Massachusetts put laws into place that penalize texting and driving. In 2010, Massachusetts banned drivers from using mobile phones and other electronic devices to read, write, or send messages from their cars (unless they’re parked or on private roadways). Massachusetts also prohibits drivers under 18 from using phones at all, except in emergencies, even if they’re set up to be hands-free. These laws don’t automatically mean that a distracted driver is liable if they’re in a car crash, but they do make it much easier to prove negligence. If you end up in a car accident
and the other driver seemed distracted, then witness statements, cellphone records, and video recordings of the crash can help prove negligence by showing they were on their phone and driving dangerously. If you’ve been injured in an accident that likely included this behavior, it’s time to speak to an attorney about your options. Our experienced team understands the struggles of recovering from a crash, and we’ll fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Call us today at 508-775-9099 for a free consultation.
SUDOKU
THE BEST LEFTOVER TURKEY SANDWICH
Ingredients
• 2 slices sourdough bread • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 slices Swiss cheese • 1/3 cup shredded leftover turkey • 3 tbsp leftover cranberry sauce
• 1/3 cup leftover dressing or stuffing • 2 tbsp leftover gravy • 1 tbsp butter, room temperature
Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have all the leftovers required.
Directions
1. Coat inside of each bread slice with mustard and a slice of cheese. Place turkey and cranberry sauce on one slice and dressing and gravy on the other. 2. Combine sandwich and spread butter on both sides. 3. In a panini maker or large skillet, grill until crispy and golden brown. 4. Slice and serve.
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A Season for Gratitude Meet Amy Popillo! 1995 Rugby World Cup How to Fight Back Against
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Distracted Driving The Best Leftover Turkey Sandwich The Gift of Giving
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November is usually all about Thanksgiving, but it isn’t the only holiday that encourages generosity. Giving Tuesday is a phenomenal celebration in which millions of people from across the globe are inspired to spend 24 hours giving back to the communities they love. ORIGIN AND GOAL Giving Tuesday is celebrated every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, and this year, the holiday lands on Dec. 3! It was established in 2012 by the United Nations Foundation and New York’s 92nd Street Y as a response to consumer-driven holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The purpose of the holiday was to spread the spirit of giving, not only for the people in our nation but individuals across the world. The goal is “to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day and touches every person on the planet.” TECHNOLOGY AT ITS BEST Through the use of social media and technology, the organization hopes to encourage CELEBRATING GIVING TUESDAY SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE YOU BELIEVE IN
and spread generosity on a global scale using the hashtag #GivingTuesday. The website states that “... technology and social media could be used to make generosity go viral; that people fundamentally want to give and talk about giving.” Through massive social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, the individuals and companies participating in Giving Tuesday can spread their missions and messages all over the world, encouraging others to do the same. HOW YOU CAN CELEBRATE Now is the perfect opportunity to support your community and the causes you believe in. The best part of this holiday is that “giving” doesn’t just refer to donating money. People can give back by volunteering their time to help a nonprofit business, donating goods and food, or just buying a stranger some lunch. Even the smallest actions can have the biggest impact. If you’re interested in participating in Giving Tuesday, get together with your friends, family, sports team members, or neighbors to brainstorm on how you can give back. To learn more about how you can participate, visit GivingTuesday.org .
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