Robinette Law - May 2021

Robinette Law - May 2021

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FROM THE DESK OF

2 HEARTWARMING STORIES ABOUT NURSES More Than a Year

Jeffery L .Robinette

HOW MUCH AUTO INSURANCE DO I REALLY NEED?

As a lawyer who has spent decades litigating car crash cases, I have seen many tragic situations where people become seriously and permanently injured, but their insurance coverage was insufficient to compensate them for the medical bills, pain, suffering, and lost wages that resulted from their car wreck, especially when the at-fault driver was either uninsured or underinsured. Also, keep in mind that one auto collision caused by you or one of your children could wipe you out financially, so a good rule of thumb to use when buying liability insurance is that for every dollar of assets you own, you should have the same amount of liability protection. As with liability coverage, you should purchase Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage for greater protection, since West Virginia has a high occurrence of uninsured drivers who cause collisions. Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage provides coverage for you when the at-fault driver doesn’t have enough liability coverage to pay all of your damages. Because few drivers have enough liability coverage, you should purchase your own underinsured motorist coverage. I advise my clients to buy as much as they can afford: the more coverage you purchase, the more you are protected. Medical Payments Coverage (Med-Pay) Because the cost of medical treatment for a serious injury can be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, it is extremely important that you purchase the highest Med-Pay coverage offered by your insurance company. I sincerely hope that you never need to use these coverages, but please don’t be short-sighted and protect yourself and

Into COVID-19, These Heroes Still Deserve a Shoutout

Rawsi Williams — a nurse, lawyer, and U.S. military veteran — once said this about nursing: “To do what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can do, despite all that we go through, that is to be a nurse.” I think that at this time last year, every single person in the country would have agreed with Williams. We would have shouted it from the rooftops! In May 2020, we were just starting to adjust to the “new normal” of the COVID-19 pandemic, and part of that was coming to terms with how amazing our health care workers are. Back then, the whole world celebrated nurses and doctors with drive-by parades, food donations, and daily applause. It was fanfare central. But now, even though nurses are still on the front lines delivering vaccines, I don’t see many people commending their efforts.

I think that’s a shame. Our nurses are still heroes, and they deserve recognition, especially on National Nurses Day, which is on May 12!

your family today. No one expects to be involved in a serious and life-changing auto collision. By spending a little more now on your insurance, you can gain thousands of dollars more in protection in the event you find you desperately need it.

In honor of their special day, I went on a hunt for stories about nurses who have saved the day or just been plain awesome in 2021. One of my favorites was published by 9 News in Colorado.

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Nurse Amy Dempsey and her husband, Whitney, both work at the Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. Amy delivers babies, and Whitney provides hospice care. On their 26th wedding anniversary this January, each was scheduled to get their second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, but there was a twist! Amy was volunteering to administer shots at the hospital. Serendipitously, her husband was her first patient! He joked that getting poked was a great anniversary gift. 9 News captured the moment on film, and it warmed my heart to see the couple high-five afterward. What a sweet moment between heroes!

Similarly, in California, nursing students stepped into their miracle-worker shoes early to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccines this January. According to the Los Angeles Times, a team of students from Cal State Long Beach volunteered their time to give shots, despite the crushing nursing school workload. When the call for volunteers went out, it was under the banner “HealthCare Heroes Needed” and the students came through immediately. “It wasn’t even a question of do I want to,” student nurse Naomi Muñiz told the Times. “If they need help and I can help, I’m going to go in.” Nurses like Amy and Naomi are still fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s not all high-fives and student solidarity out there. Many nurses are struggling with burnout because of the long hours and high pressure of treating patients while trying to protect themselves. Hopefully, this pandemic will end soon, but until it does, try to show some love to the nurses in our community. If you get a vaccine this month, thank the person who gives it to you! You can also make a donation or drop off a care package on the stoop of a health care worker you know. Even an encouraging text message on May 12 could make a world of difference.

Happy National Nurses Day!

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. As a parent, you probably know exercise is important for your children’s physical development. It helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases later in life. But did you know that physical activity also has many mental and behavioral health benefits? It’s been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills and concentration, boost their self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to encourage healthy behaviors in your children is by modeling them yourself. Studies have found that more than 80% of adolescents and adults are not getting enough aerobic activity, showing that children often follow in their parents’ footsteps and that exercising together can benefit everyone. You may be thinking it’s hard enough just to get yourself to the gym, but Stephen Virgilio, author of “Active Start for Healthy Kids,” encourages parents not to limit themselves to traditional forms of exercise. Instead, think of exercise more broadly as “leading an active lifestyle.” And remember that exercise can be fun and a great way to get in more family time. 5 Easy Ways to Get Everyone Moving Get Fit With Your Family

Here are five easy ways to incorporate more movement into your family’s day. 1. Create a walking ritual. Start walking around the neighborhood before or after dinner each night. Aim for a 20-minute stroll. 2. Have a dance party. Clear some space in the living room, make a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes, and boogie down for as long as you have the energy. 3. Turn chores into games. Dirt has invaded from outer space and must be eliminated. Set the scene with your kids, grab your tools, and get to work removing the enemy while having fun. 4. Incorporate simple exercises into screen time. Start by making up fun names for exercises like situps or jumping jacks. Then, challenge each other to see who can do the most during your favorite show’s commercial breaks. 5. Get fit in the great outdoors. Cleaning up the yard, planting and maintaining a garden, or just running around outside are all great ways to get in more movement.

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JFK Had Back Pain AND PHYSICAL THERAPY — NOT SURGERY — HELPED!

Born into American royalty, former president John F. Kennedy would go on to preside over historic changes, including NASA’s growth and the emergence of the Peace Corps. Sadly, Kennedy’s tragic and controversial death often overshadows his work — meaning very few people may know just how impressive it is that Kennedy was able to do all that he did with debilitating back pain. Kennedy was plagued by ailments in childhood. This included bouts with whooping cough, measles, and scarlet fever. He was also diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, but his severe back pain would be his Achilles’ heel. Historians believe he had osteoporosis — the degeneration of the bone — in his lower back. Kennedy underwent spinal surgery multiple times, but the procedures reportedly did nothing to help. To combat this, Kennedy then tried various medications, including codeine, which is an opioid, and methadone, which is similar to morphine. Experts believe Kennedy could have been on as many as 12 medications at one time, many of which cause extreme mood swings during times when the nation’s leader needed to be the most lucid man in the room. (The Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961 and the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, for example, happened when he was on these medications.)

Other doctors on Kennedy’s treatment team prescribed what was then called “exercise.” This

form of physical therapy appears to be the only treatment that worked for Kennedy! (It’s also believed that he underwent massage therapy, had heat therapy, and began swimming to treat his back pain, and all of these treatments helped in combination.) Soon, Kennedy’s doctors began to believe that treating him with intense medications was not ethical. His doctors weaned him off the drugs and only prescribed “exercise” routines. Furthermore, it’s been speculated that Kennedy’s leadership abilities were far better when he wasn’t on the medication, making it all the more imperative that he opted for physical therapy. It’s been more than 60 years since Kennedy found relief for debilitating back pain through physical therapy, but the studies being done on his life, legacy, and the pain he suffered continue to astound historians and offer a glimpse into treatments for those in leadership. As many have found, it was physical therapy that not only helped Kennedy but also protected our nation.

Take a Break!

Easy & Healthy Green Rice Inspired by 101Cookbooks.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup tightly packed kale leaves, stems removed • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock • 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk • 1 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 cup yellow onions, finely diced

• 1/2 cup green peppers, diced

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced • 1 cup long-grain white rice

Directions

1. In a blender, purée spinach and kale with vegetable stock, coconut milk, and salt. Set aside. 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and peppers in olive oil until soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3. Stir in rice and cook and toast for 1–2 minutes before adding the blended mixture. Increase heat to bring to a boil. 4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid has evaporated, 15–20 minutes. 5. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Jeffery L. Robinette PAGE 1 2 Heartwarming Stories About Nurses PAGE 1 5 Ways to Increase Your Family’s Fitness PAGE 2 How Physical Therapy Helped JFK Be a Better Leader PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Green Rice Recipe PAGE 3 5 Best Recipe Apps for a Healthier Mind and Body PAGE 4

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5 BEST RECIPE APPS FOR A HEALTHIER MIND AND BODY

BBC Good Food With over 10,000 recipes accessible from BBC’s cooking history, this app brings together both user-submitted recipes and tested recipes from the BBC Good Food team and celebrity chefs — for free. Create an account and save all your favorites! Paprika You might already have your favorite go-to recipe blogs and websites, such as BudgetBytes and Bon Appetit. How do you manage your cluttered bookmark folders of recipes? Easy! Get a recipe manager app like Paprika! It’s only $5, and you can input all your recipe URLs and easily organize your favorite recipes from the internet. BigOven Only have a few ingredients but need to cook a meal? Just type in three ingredients, and BigOven will search its 350,000-recipe bank to find the perfect options for free. BigOven also makes it easy to follow your favorite food bloggers while staying on top of your food supply!

If you’re always in a rush, it’s quite possible that food delivery apps have been your best friend during the pandemic. But they may also make it difficult to stay healthy! Save yourself both time and money by replacing your food delivery apps with these top-rated healthy recipe and recipe management apps, instead. Tasty You’ve likely seen a Tasty food recipe video on Facebook or social media somewhere. Their beautifully simplistic editing style makes it easy to understand and follow recipes, and you can access their whole library for free with their app! It even includes a grocery list function when you want to take on multiple recipes. Forks Over Knives In recent years, nutritionists and doctors alike have started recommending a plant-based diet for its health benefits. Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or a plant-based omnivore, you’ll love Forks Over Knives’ creative and simple dishes that blend perfectly with your needs. For only $5, you can easily find something to suit your tastes and health needs in the over 400 high-quality recipes from 50 celebrated chefs. You may even stave off heart disease and Type 2 diabetes while you’re at it.

We hope these apps will help you cook and eat simpler, healthier, and faster than ever!

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