Dudley DeBosier - November 2021

Dudley DeBosier - November 2021

NOV 2021

Baton Rouge 225-444-4444 1075 Government St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802

GET WHAT YOU’RE OWED Don’t Let Greedy Insurers Deny Your Claim Hurricane Ida caused nearly $50 billion in damage to homes, businesses, and other property along the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana. Now, home and business owners whose investments were damaged by this historic storm need compensation for their losses. But unfortunately, their insurers may not cooperate. Insurance companies rake in huge profits year after year by reducing or denying claims, whether they’re filed by car accident victims or hurricane survivors. But many first-time claimants are shocked when they find out that their insurers are uncooperative at best and dismissive at worst — especially after they’ve paid premiums for years. Our Lawyers Get Results for Home and Business Owners At Dudley DeBosier, we work hard to make insurers pay up when their policyholders need compensation checks. We know exactly what their tactics are for weaseling out of the obligations they’re bound to fulfill via their own words and contracts, and we hold them to their word when they want to dodge financial responsibility.

Denham Springs 225-444-4444

419 S. Range Ave., Ste. A Denham Springs, LA 70726

Lafayette 337-444-4444 2800 W. Pinhook Rd., Ste. 9 Lafayette, LA 70508 New Orleans 504-444-4444 622 Baronne St. New Orleans, LA 70113 Shreveport 318-800-8000 4300 Youree Dr., Ste. 250 Shreveport, LA 71105 Houma 985-444-4444 7887 W. Main St., Ste. 101 Houma, LA 70360

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Earlier this year, Alex Smith retired from the NFL after helping the Washington Football Team achieve an NFC East title last year — but that’s not what most people will remember him for. Rather, they will remember Smith for fighting through one of the worst injuries ever sustained by a player in the history of the game. For anyone who might be unfamiliar with his story, here are a few of the basics: On Nov. 18, 2018, Smith sustained a spiral and compound fracture in his tibia and fibula in his right leg after getting sacked by Kareem Jackson. He was rushed to surgery immediately, but that was just the beginning. A serious infection in Smith’s blood led to a series of medical complications and 17 more surgeries. All of this should have meant Smith was done with professional football for good. After all, he nearly lost his leg! But thanks to his determination, and help from a qualified physical therapist, he was able to steadily recover. In February 2019, Smith was cleared by the office of the secretary of defense to receive a medical consultation from the military at the Center for the Intrepid, a rehab center normally reserved for combat veterans. However, Smith’s injuries were severe enough that they actually mirrored a lot of what the doctors at the facility were used to working with. The Washington Team’s physician, Dr. Robin West, made the visit possible after she contacted her friend Johnny Owens, a physical therapist who used to work at the Center for the Intrepid. He got Smith connected with the team of physical therapists at the facility. Then, he got to work. According to Smith’s wife, he was doing physical therapy five, sometimes six times a week. He seemed determined to recover, and in the end, it paid off. Against all odds, Smith returned to the field for his final season with the NFL, almost completely recovered from his injury. In many ways, Smith represents what can happen when someone fully dedicates themselves to their recovery — a new life, where he could do things that no one thought would be possible for him again. DETERMINATION THROUGH THE RECOVERY PROCESS Physical Therapy Helped Quarterback Alex Smith

Thanksgiving is an opportune time for being thankful. We consider our community to be one of our greatest blessings, and we are passing on those blessings to families in our community this Thanksgiving! We understand that hosting Thanksgiving can be just as stressful as it is rewarding, especially when you’re feeding a lot of people — and grocery bills add up QUICK! If that wasn’t enough to stress about, Louisiana continues to be tested, whether it’s through the COVID-19 pandemic or back-to-back hurricanes … and that’s why we want to do our part to help families in need. Thanksgiving Giveaway!

This year, we’re giving away TWENTY (20) $150 grocery store gift cards to cover the cost of Thanksgiving meals.

If you or someone you know is in need of a FREE Thanksgiving dinner this year, please visit DudleyDeBosier.com/Thanksgiving and fill out the submission form for a chance to win! The deadline to enter is Nov. 18, 2021. Families will be randomly selected, contacted, and announced on our Facebook page on Nov. 22. Good luck, and happy Thanksgiving!

Dudley DeBosier Adopts a School!

The Caddo Parish School Board has been working tirelessly to create meaningful partnerships between local businesses and neighborhood schools. In doing so, they recently founded the Adopt a School program! Education is an important foundation for creating individual and community- wide success — that’s why we decided to adopt Sunset Acres Elementary School, an inner-city school that hasn’t had the privilege of enjoying much support from the business community in the past. Our Shreveport team got together and stuffed new backpacks with toiletries, socks, hand sanitizer, school supplies, and MORE! Our hope is to let these underprivileged students know that they have a team rooting for them and that we are here to guide them down the path to success! That’s the Dudley DeBosier Difference.

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Gratitude THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

How many times have you found yourself speechless while recounting things you’re grateful for at the Thanksgiving table? Gratitude can be a surprisingly difficult emotion to express or even feel on most days. Hey, it’s okay to admit it — it’s only human to take the “easy” parts of life for granted. That’s why it makes us happier, healthier, and more fulfilled when we make expressing and feeling gratitude a habit all year long — and there’s real science to prove it. Gratitude Makes Us Happier According to several studies, spending five minutes journaling every day about what you’re grateful for can increase your long-term happiness by nearly 10%. Remember that time your cousin or friend made you laugh so hard that you nearly fell out of your seat? Similarly, as we accumulate emotions of

gratitude and appreciation, it allows us to access that emotion again and again in memory, which can even increase our self-esteem.

are, the more likely you are to enjoy better physical health and psychological health!

Gratitude Makes Us Fulfilled A study by the Harvard Mental Health Letter found that couples who took time to express gratitude for their partner “not only felt more positive toward the other person but also felt more comfortable expressing concerns about their relationship.” Expressing gratitude is also linked to the release of oxytocin, or the “love hormone,” which has led many researchers to conclude that individuals who give and receive thanks feel more loving and caring toward people in their lives. Don’t be afraid to embrace a little more gratitude. We promise that the more you practice, the more you’ll find yourself sharing your gratefulness at the Thanksgiving table.

Gratitude Makes Us Healthier You might suspect that gratitude makes us

mentally healthier, and you’d be correct! It’s no secret that gratitude can decrease depressive symptoms by over 35%. However, gratitude makes us physically stronger, too. As a natural way of decreasing blood pressure in our bodies, gratitude is a powerful tool for patients with hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer” for its link to deadly chronic illnesses. Decreasing your blood pressure is not only linked to decreasing chronic heart diseases but also improved sleep and overall enhanced well-being. Plus, research shows that the more grateful you

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Physical Therapy Helped Quarterback Alex Smith Our Thanksgiving Giveaway We Adopted a School!

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Why Giving Thanks Is a Healthy Habit All Year Long

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Lowering Holiday Stress

Recharge First Ensure you’re rested and recharged before the holidays by taking time to relax, getting enough sleep, and engaging in activities that make you feel good. When you’re rushing to get everything done, it can be tempting to skip self-care routines, but that will cost you in the long run. Your daily exercise and other health activities keep you balanced and ready to face challenges head-on. Get Started Early Holidays always arrive faster than we expect, so begin preparing early. If shopping for presents is a pain point, don’t wait until the last minute. Decorate earlier than you need to — or better yet, get the kids to do it for you. There’s only so much cooking you can do ahead of time, but ensuring you have all of the equipment and nonperishable ingredients you need a few weeks in advance will reduce both your workload and anxiety. Don’t Expect Perfection The sooner you let go of the idea of a “perfect” holiday, the sooner you’ll be able to have a happy one. Face it: Something will go wrong. Whether it’s an overcooked dish, a child throwing a temper tantrum, or your uncle talking politics at the dinner table, nothing will ever go just how you planned. So, embrace the imperfections. Whether you’re celebrating this year with a group of two or 20, holidays can be a stressful time — but they don’t have to be. With these tips, your festivities may not be picture-perfect, but they will be a lot of fun.

Have a Low -Stress Holiday 3 TIPS FOR A MERRIER TIME The holidays are right around the corner, and while many people can’t wait to eat turkey and swap presents, others only see stress on the horizon. Especially for those hosting parties, between decorations, big dinners, excited kids, and visiting family, it can all feel overwhelming. If celebrations are happening at your house this year, here are three tips to lessen the strain and keep up the holiday cheer.

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