Kelly Law Office November 2017

OFFICES IN NORTHWEST INDIANA AND SOUTH BEND Following the Family Tradition Why I’ve Loved Working With Kelly Law for Over 22 Years

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everything fromproperty damage tomedical claims to auto insurance. The whole ordeal can be incredibly overwhelming for our clients. It’s my job to demystify the process so they can stop worrying and instead focus on getting better. As one of the main contacts a client works with throughout the case, it’s a task I never take lightly.

nmy family, working with the law is practically a family tradition. Back in the day, my grandfather was an attorney with Beckman Kelly & Smith, along withmy uncle, Tim, who, not coincidentally, owns this practice. Not only that, but my dad was equipped with a juris doctorate from law school, though he never practiced. So, whenmy uncle hiredme for what was supposed to be a single summer doing paralegal work, I took to it immediately. After all, it was inmy blood. That was over 22 years ago, and I’ve happily stayed on with the firm as a paralegal ever since. I think everyone will say this around here, but the best part about working at Kelly Law is the wonderful clients I get to work with every day. When somebody comes into our office with a catastrophic injury, looking for a way to get their mountingmedical bills paid, their situation is almost always dire, and understandably so. In addition to their efforts to just keep the lights on and recover from their injuries, they’re now facing the prospect of a complicated,

“The whole ordeal can be incredibly

overwhelming for our clients. It’s my job to demystify the process.”

1 When I’mnot at the office helping clients, I can usually be found reading. Without cable TV to occupy my time, I read about three to four novels a week, really digging into whatever I find interesting. This opportunity to truly make a difference in my clients’lives is one of the main reasons I love my job. It’s a deeply challenging field, but it’s equally rewarding. Not only that, but it’s impossible to get bored. Every client is as varied as their circumstances that are burdening them, and there are a million different ways to help each and every one. And then there are the people I work alongside at the practice, who, throughout my 22 years here, have become like a second family—aside fromTimof course, who already was a part of my actual family. I’d particularly like to shout out the other principal paralegal, Lynn (who you heard from last month). She’s been here even longer than I have. We’re constantly working together to find the best solutions to our client’s struggles, bouncing ideas back and forth and using our combined decades of experience. Not tomention our stellar attorneys, who are the best set of trial lawyers in the business.

drawn out legal process. I welcome the opportunity to guide them through every step of the battle from start to finish, helping with

Family is also important tome. This month, I’mheading over tomy uncle Tim’s for Thanksgiving along with several family members to reconnect and chow down on the traditional feast.

Thanksgiving has me thinking about all that I’mgrateful for, includingmy parents, my health, and, of course, the opportunity to work at Kelly Law for all these years. I can’t imagine being anywhere else but here, with the excellent team andmy wonderful clients.

–Kerry Kelly

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ICONIC MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE BALLOONS Thanksgiving is a holiday full of traditions, from turkey and stuffing to football and naps. Since 1924, the Macy’s Parade has grown to become not only a Thanksgiving staple but also the world’s largest parade. Over 3.5 million people attended the parade last year, with another 20 million tuning in from home. The main attraction is always the massive character balloons, which first graced the skies in 1927. Over the decades, some of these balloons have become nearly as famous as the character they depict. Felix the Cat When the Felix the Cat balloon appeared in 1931, it set the standard for all characters to follow. Sadly, the original balloon got tangled in wires and caught on fire, so it has been lost to history. Felix’s influence on the parade is so immense, however, that when Macy’s brought him back in 2016 for the parade’s 90th anniversary, they recreated his original design. Without his debut, that parade may look a lot different today. SERVICE HIGHLIGHT The Motorcycle Injury LawyersWho Ride When you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, the last thing you need is an insurance adjuster hounding you day in and day out, trying to trick you into accepting anything less than the compensation you deserve. Your time should be spent going to the doctor and getting better, not managing a complicated mess of paperwork or playing games with the insurance company. At Kelly Law, we’re the motorcycle injury lawyers who ride. Since we’re often out riding, we know the unique obstacles that riders face on the road, whether they’re physical dangers or legal complexities. We come prepared to every case, equipped with every necessary resource and scrap of information to aggressively represent our clients, taking the disagreement to court if necessary. We’ll get the sneaky insurance adjusters off your back and ensure you get the compensation you need to heal and continue providing for your family during this difficult time.

Snoopy When it comes to balloon characters, none is more famous than the classic “Peanuts” beagle. His first balloon floated through the sky in 1968, and he’s been a regular fixture ever since. Charles Schultz’s famous pooch holds the record for most variations in a parade (eight) and most total appearances (40). Though Snoopy doesn’t come out every year, he usually closes the show when he does. Pikachu The Pokémon mascot didn’t appear until 2001, but he’s become a star attraction, showing up every year since. Bright, expressive, and impossible to miss, Pikachu checks off all the boxes for a successful balloon character. For 16 years, those who predicted that Pokémon was just a fad have gotten a big, yellow reminder of just how wrong they were.

As riders, we know that it’s not always just your body that you’re worried about after a crash— it’s also your bike. You’ve spent hundreds of hours perfecting your bike and bonding with it out on the road, and it’s painful to see it smashed up, with mounting repair costs on top of your injuries. That’s why we handle all motorcycle property damage claims totally free of cost. Most personal injury firms won’t even handle property damage claims; and if they do, they’ll charge a hefty additional fee. But at Kelly Law, we know it’s important to properly handle every aspect of a case, including your injuries and the damage done to your bike. Don’t suffer frommotorcycle injuries, a wrecked bike, and an insurance adjuster who constantly makes demands on your voicemail. Call Kelly Law today and get the compensation and the peace of mind you deserve.

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notice the motorcyclists that they struck. Many of themwill try to blame the motorcyclist, claiming that the bike was traveling at a high rate of speed or didn’t have its headlights on (which we know is never true, because headlights are always on). The Duty of Motorists toYield the Right ofWay Most motorcyclists who regularly ride on the roadways have learned to be hyperaware of the driving patterns of car and truck drivers, but this often isn’t enough. Motor

With gas prices fluctuating wildly across the country, many people are choosingmotorcycles as an affordable means of personal transportation. However, as any experienced biker will acknowledge, the highways and roadways of America are fraught with hazards for motorcyclists. Due to their reducedmass, smaller profiles, and lack of protective structure, motorcycles don’t fare as well in accidents as heavier vehicles like cars, trucks, and buses. Consequently, motorcycle riders are frequently injured, and those injuries are often severe. accidents, the vast majority of collisions involve a heavier vehicle impacting a bike. This typically occurs because the driver of the car doesn’t notice the motorcycle and inadvertently fails to yield the right of way. Many of our clients recount a similar story: The motorcyclist is approaching an intersection with a solid green light, giving them the right of way. A car or truck traveling in the opposite directionmakes an improper left-hand turn in front of the motorcycle, just as it enters the intersection. This forces the motorcyclist to lay his or her bike down, or risk crashing into the side of the at-fault vehicle. Not all at-fault drivers will admit that they failed to Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents When you remove solomotorcycle

vehicle drivers have a legal obligation to yield to all cars, motorcycles, and pedestrians that have the right of way. However, in this age of distracted driving and texting, drivers often divide their attention between the roadway and their cellphones. This puts all other drivers at risk, particularly motorcyclists.

If you operate a motorcycle and are struck by a vehicle, youmay be entitled to compensation for your injuries. You need a qualified personal injury attorney who will fight to get you the compensation you deserve—preferably one who understands the struggles motorcyclists face every day while on the road. At Kelly Law, we’re the lawyers who ride. Call us today at 1-800-859-8800 to speak with us, completely free of charge.

PESTOPOTATOES Roasted Parmesan

It only takes 3 ingredients tomake these crispy, flavorful potatoes. They’re the perfect side dish for anymeal.

INGREDIENTS

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3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese

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2 pounds red potatoes, quartered 2 tablespoons basil pesto Salt and pepper, to taste

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DIRECTIONS

3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. 2. In large bowl, combine potatoes and pesto. Toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to large baking sheet or shallow roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast 20 minutes and remove from oven.

evenly over potatoes and put pan back in the oven. Roast for additional 10–15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and crispy. Remove from oven and serve warm.

Recipe courtesy of TwoPeasAndTheirPod.com.

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Iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons The Motorcycle Injury Lawyers Who Ride Page 2

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