November 2018 Newsletter

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Newsletter November 2018

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In This Issue…

• Celebrate the Power of Reading

• Drowsy Driving: A Dangerous Practice

• After a Car Accident, Do You Have To Talk to the Other Insurance Company?

• Recipe of the Month: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Warm Chutney Dressing

• What’s Happening in South Florida

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Celebrate the Power of Reading

We are proud to join in the “Read for the Record Day” celebration!

On October 25, 2018, our attorneys read aloud to children at the North Side Elementary

School to observe the 13th national “Read for the Record Day.” Started by Jumpstart, a

national early education organization, this annual celebration promotes the power of

reading and literacy.

This year we read Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell

and illustrated by Rafael Lopez.

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record program brings together millions of people all across

the U.S. in classrooms, libraries, community centers and homes. Its purpose is to

highlight the importance of building early literacy and language skills for every child so

that all children have to the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed.

You can learn more about “Read for the Record” here.

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Drowsy Driving: A Dangerous Practice

Most of us have driven our car while we felt excessively drowsy or were falling asleep.

We fool ourselves into thinking that the drowsy feeling will go away – and keep driving on.

Yet according to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep deprivation has similar effects on

your body as drinking alcohol! If you are driving after having been awake for 24 hours,

it’s just the same as having a blood alcohol concentration of .10, where .08 is considered

driving while impaired by alcohol.

There are more than 100,000 car accidents each year that are attributed to drowsy

driving. In recognition of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week from November 4-11, 2018,

here are some easy ways to fight driver fatigue:

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Get enough sleep. Adults need between 7 and 9 hours every night.

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Don’t go it alone. Bring along a passenger to share conversation.

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Never drink alcohol and drive. Even one drink will induce drowsiness.

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Take frequent breaks. Plan on stopping every 2 hours. Get out of the car and walk

around a bit, for at least 10 minutes. If it’s time for a meal, sit down and enjoy it.

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Drink caffeine. Coffee and tea and even most sodas contain caffeine. Refresh your

caffeinated drink when you take a rest break.

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Take a nap. Pull over and stop in a safe place for a little shut-eye. Be sure when

starting up again that you are completely awake.

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Roll down the window and turn up the volume. Get a blast of fresh air while you

sing along to your favorite songs on the radio or your personal music device.

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After a Car Accident, Do You Have To

Talk to the Other Insurance Company?

The immediate aftermath of an auto accident is a very stressful, complicated time. You

may be dealing with injuries, including those of your passengers, as well as property

damage. You have to get driver’s licenses, registration information and insurance

company information from other involved drivers.

You may or may not have been able to get witnesses to verify your story. So what will

happen next? You will probably be contacted by the other insurance company’s adjuster.

Your insurance company, as well as any others involved, must be notified of the accident

and given a copy of the police report. They will work to figure out what really happened

to cause the accident in order to determine which party was at fault. Part of their process

will likely be to have an insurance adjuster contact you.

Do You Have To Talk to the Other Insurance Company?

No, you are not required to talk to the other insurance company and it’s in your best

interest not to talk to that insurance adjuster or agent. They are not working on your

behalf.

It’s their job to minimize the payment that their insurance company will make. First of all,

they will try to demonstrate that the vehicle accident was your fault and not their client’s.

These parties will also try to diminish the extent of your injuries as well as property

damage.

Generally, we recommend to our clients that they decline to speak with the adjuster –

politely. That should end the conversation but, if they push back, you can notify them

that you plan to consult with an attorney. Then give us a call! Our initial consultation is

free and we would be happy to discuss your accident and the potential for a personal

injury lawsuit.

One more word of advice – if you accept a settlement offer from an insurance company,

you will no longer have the right to file a lawsuit in the future. It’s best to reach out to an

experienced attorney for advice and information after you have been involved in a car

crash.

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If you or any family member has been injured in an auto accident or motorcycle accident

or any other type of personal injury , it’s important to get an attorney experienced in these

types of cases involved immediately. Call (800) 561-4214 for your initial free

consultation. Steinger, Iscoe & Greene Injury Lawyers, injury attorney in South Florida,

can help you determine whether you need a lawyer for any incident or any personal

injury case.

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Recipe of the Month

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

with Warm Chutney Dressing

A blend of traditional and fanciful holiday flavors, this side dish is really delicious and will

surprise and delight your Thanksgiving guests!

Ingredients

Salad:

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4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

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5 tablespoons olive oil

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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

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1 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed

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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed

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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

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1 cup raw green pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas)

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1 cup dried cranberries

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1 cup chopped scallions (green and white)

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1 cup julienned roasted red pepper

Dressing:

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6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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1/3 cup mango chutney

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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

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2 tablespoons honey

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2 garlic cloves, minced

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1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Make the Salad: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

In a roasting pan, combine the potatoes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, rosemary, salt,

pepper, cumin and ginger. Stir to combine and bake until the potatoes are fork-tender

and golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring, until toasted. Transfer the seeds to a plate

and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, scallions,

and red pepper and set aside.

Make the Dressing: Prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients (except for the

olive oil) in a small saucepan and heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the olive oil.

Assemble salad by gently tossing the roasted potatoes with the red pepper mixture. Add

enough of the dressing to coat and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve with extra

dressing on the side.

Recipe courtesy of Devon Delaney

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What’s Happening in South Florida

South Florida is such an exciting place to live! There is always something to do. Check

out the top things to do this month in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Nov 24

Holiday Tree Lighting Festival

Downtown at the Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Nov 30

Annual Tree Lighting

City Hall of Palm Beach Gardens

Dec 1

West Palm Beach Arts Festival

Armory Art Center

West Palm Beach, FL

Dec 1

Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade

Benefitting Toys for Tots and Little Smiles

Navigates up the Intracoastal Waterway from North Palm Beach to the Jupiter Inlet

Lighthouse

Dec 2

Festival Holiday Car Show

Festival Marketplace

Pompano Beach, FL

Dec 9

42nd Annual JTAA Christmas Parade

Parade route runs from Jupiter to Tequesta along Old Dixie Highway and Alternate A1A

Dec 13 – 16

Cirque du Soleil Crystal

American Airlines Arena

Miami, FL

Dec 14

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

BB&T Center

Sunrise, FL

Dec 15

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Dec 16

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball

BB&T Center

Sunrise, FL

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