South Atlanta Injury Lawyers - May 2021

South Atlanta Injury Lawyers - May 2021

SOUTH ATLANTA

A DIVISION OF OBIORAH FIELDS, LLC

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WHO HELPED ME ACHIEVE MY DREAMS PRAISE FOR THE TEACHERS

In past years, our firm has done a lot to appreciate the teachers in our communities. It’s been harder to get gifts to teachers and show our appreciation in other ways during this past year because of the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still appreciate all the hard work they do. The right teacher can have a profound impact on their students’ lives, and I know that from personal experience. The first teacher I remember impacting me was my fifth- grade teacher, Ms. Hester. She had a beautiful voice, and she would often sing for the class. She also taught us all these old songs from the ’50s, and just generally made her class a lot of fun. Until that year, I hadn’t tried to be a very good student, but Ms. Hester took it upon herself to spend a lot of time helping me. Her class forever improved my academic performance and confidence. Then, in eighth grade, I had a teacher named Mrs. Jackson. I remember her being a very forceful and powerful lady. You took her class seriously and did not mess around. That said, though, she was very encouraging. It was around that time that I decided I wanted to be an attorney when I grew up. I’m friends with Mrs. Jackson’s daughter on Facebook, and she’s told me that her mom is glad I achieved my career goals.

While it might seem strange at first, it was my theater teacher, Ms. Brass, who had the biggest impact on me in high school. I don’t remember why I took theater, because I was kind of reserved in high school, but Ms. Brass succeeded in pushing me beyond my fears of performing and helped me with my public speaking for competitions. She taught me how to have poise, project my voice, and look people in the eye when speaking — skills I still use today anytime I’m in the courtroom. In college, the best college professors are the ones who not only help you with your courses but also do what they can to give you the best leg up in your future career. My political science professor, Dr. Charles Holmes, did a lot to motivate students who were interested in law school. He really held our hands through the application process and made sure to get us fee waivers for the LSAT. He’s the one who encouraged me to go to the law school I ended up choosing. I don’t know that I would have gone to law school at all without his help. When I finally started law school, though, it definitely wasn’t smooth sailing from there on out. I was scared to death about law school and all it entailed. Luckily, my research and writing professor, Dr. David Hall, took it upon himself to mentor me and a lot of other incoming first-year students. He helped me grasp difficult concepts in the classroom and ultimately gave me the final push I needed to become a lawyer. May 4 is National Teachers Day — a day to celebrate all the teachers out there who have a passion for pushing kids toward their dreams. I’ve had a lot of teachers worth celebrating throughout my life. Who are the inspirational teachers and mentors in your life?

“The right teacher can have a profound impact on their students’ lives, and I know that from personal experience.”

–Danielle Obiorah

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As common as personal injury lawsuits are in the United States, there still seems to be a cultural aversion to suing someone. Whether it’s because you don’t want to be perceived as overly vindictive, or because you think that in suing someone you’re destroying them financially, it can be easy to find reasons that justify not moving forward with a lawsuit. While feelings of aversion toward suing someone are understandable, you shouldn’t let them stop you from moving forward with a lawsuit for two reasons. First, receiving fair and just compensation for your injuries is your right, and you shouldn’t be saddled with those costs when your injuries are not your fault. Second, in 99% of cases, the opposing party isn’t paying out of pocket to cover your compensation — their insurance company is. Whenever you win a lawsuit against someone, and the court decides to reward you with a settlement, it doesn’t mean the opposing party is going to lose their house, car, business, or anything like that. Typically, the at-fault party won’t pay a dime out of pocket. Instead, their insurance provider will cover the settlement — and that’s nothing you should feel bad about. After all, that’s the purpose for health and auto insurance providers: to ensure that people can reasonably pay for medical bills and damages to their vehicle without having to pay too much of their own money. So, remember: If you get in an accident, you have the right to demand compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance provider so you can pay for any medical treatment, pay for damages to your vehicle, or cover any lost wages. Instead of thinking about a lawsuit as “taking all the other party’s money,” think of it as “making their insurance company do their job.” Shouldn’t Keep You From Filing a PI Lawsuit Why ‘Not Being the Suing Type’

An Ancient Practice With Modern Benefits

Martial artist and actor, Li Lianjie — aka Jet Li — is best known for his roles in the films “Fist of Legend,” “Shaolin Temple,” “Fearless,” and “Hero.” He has over 30 years of experience as a tai chi practitioner and is an advocate for the traditional Chinese martial art form. That’s because it comes with a long history that shows its many benefits. Origins While the exact age of this martial art form is unknown, tai chi can be dated back to as far as 2,500 years ago. Tai chi, also known as tai chi chuan or qi gong, was originally created and used as a form of self-defense. However, practitioners adapted it over the centuries, and many began using it as a form of meditation and exercise. Today, tai chi includes a focus on the mind, breathing practices, body awareness, and motion through slow and deliberate movements. Practicing this discipline brings calm and balance into the mind and body, which can be integrated into every aspect of life. Forms Tai chi consists of several different forms, including Yang, Chen, Wu Hao, Wu, and Sun styles. The most commonly practiced form is Yang, which places an emphasis on slow and exaggerated movements accompanied with slow, deep breaths. Because it includes gentle movements, Yang tai chi can be practiced by many individuals, regardless of their age or mobility. Tai chi is also a perfect way for anyone recovering from an injury to exercise without straining their bodies. Benefits For aging adults, tai chi offers many benefits, including balance, strength, and flexibility, which begin to fade with age but are necessary to help people stay active and reduce the risks of falling or developing arthritis. Because tai chi also focuses on the mind and breathing, it also improves mental and emotional well-being. Learning tai chi is easy, and it starts with attending the right class. Find a local martial arts school or consider joining Jet Li’s online academy at TaijiZen.com. Through this ancient form, you can bring peace, balance, and health into your life. GIVE TAI CHI A TRY

If you or someone you know was recently in an accident and needs an experienced personal injury attorney,

call South Atlanta Injury Lawyers (a division of Obiorah Fields) today at 404‑994-6218 for a free consultation.

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“Eh, it’s not that bad ...” Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars in Your PI Lawsuit

When you injure yourself and someone asks you if you’re okay, how likely are you to shrug off the injury to them? How likely are you to say, “Eh, it’s not that bad,” instinctively, even before you understand the full extent of your injury? While that response might convey modesty, propriety, or just mental and physical toughness in some situations, it’s never something you want to say when a medical professional is examining you after an accident for which you’re planning on filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party. The more evidence you have, and the better the quality of that evidence, the more likely it is that a lawsuit will turn out in your favor. In a personal injury lawsuit, one of the most important forms of evidence is your medical records — the official notes that a health care professional takes detailing the extent and severity of the injuries you sustained in the accident.

The purpose of medical records is to indicate those factors to the court in order for the judge and jury to help determine how much compensation you receive. So, if you tell a medical professional, “Eh, it’s not that bad,” that goes on your medical records, whether that’s a true reflection of how serious your injuries are or not. If your injuries are worse than you let on, then “Eh, it’s not that bad” could lead the courts to award you significantly less than you need for your compensation. Downplaying your injuries could mean leaving thousands of dollars on the table. So, with that in mind, remember: When you’re speaking with a doctor after your accident, be as honest and accurate as you can about how much pain you’re feeling and where you’re feeling it. In the end, that honesty will make you much more likely to receive the correct amount of compensation for your injuries.

Having evidence is important, but having an attorney who knows how to develop that evidence into a compelling case on your behalf is just as beneficial. If you or someone you know is planning to file a personal injury lawsuit, call South Atlanta Injury Lawyers (a division of Obiorah Fields) today, or visit our website at ObiorahFields.com to schedule a free consultation.

Need a Speaker? If you are interested in having Teri Fields speak to your organization about legal issues, please contact us at 404-994-6218.

At South Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re not your standard, run- of-the-mill law office. We don’t just do what’s required of us — we go the extra mile to make sure justice is served in every case we take on. If you’ve worked with us before and know somebody who could benefit from taking us on as their legal team, please don’t hesitate to give them this newsletter and show them who we are! We want to help as many people as we can. We’re just one phone call away from new potential clients. If they contact us through our website and give us their name, contact info, and a brief description of their situation, we will give them a free case evaluation and report. Don’t hesitate to refer us! DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS OUR HELP? GIVE THEM THIS NEWSLETTER!

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SOUTH ATLANTA

A DIVISION OF OBIORAH FIELDS, LLC

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 | The Teachers Who Helped Me Become an Attorney 2 | Bring Peace and Balance Into Your Life Who Really Pays in a PI Lawsuit? 3 | The Mistake You Could Make in a Medical Assessment

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4 | Reduce and Reuse With 5 Organization Hacks!

Save the Environment — With 5 Organization Hacks You may want to throw away your bread tags, old rakes, and shower curtain rings, but what if you can reuse them for a more sustainable, organized lifestyle? You’ll never lose your remote control or confuse your power cords again, and it won’t even cost you anything extra. That’s where you can take a permanent marker, write down the name of the cord, and attach it to the cord near the power strip.

No. 3: Repurpose old drawers to be under-the-bed storage. Most people will throw out their old wardrobes, but if you have leftover drawers, you don’t have to get rid of them. Refinishing them is optional — they make great storage containers as-is for under your bed! Store toys, board games, and more beneath your bed, sofa, or anywhere else that has a narrow opening. No. 4: Convert an old wine rack into towel storage. It can be a tough task to stow your towels in a fashionable way. But as you begin to upgrade your home decor, you may find an extra wine rack on your hands, which happens to be perfect for storing rolled towels! No. 5: Use a hollowed book for remote control storage. Have a thick book that you’re about to get rid of? It might feel sacrilegious to repurpose a book, but it’s also one of the coolest ways to celebrate literature in a stylish, practical way. Hollow out a book and use it to store many things, including remote controls.

No. 1: Use shower curtain rings to hang clothing items. Tank tops and delicates (like scarves) tend to scrunch and pile up in the corner of your closet or drawers. But if you’re replacing your curtain rings anytime soon, don’t toss your old ones — you can attach them to hangers and hang ties, belts, hats, and many other accessories! No. 2: Organize power cords with old bread tags. Have a chaotic power strip that’s impossible to navigate or reorganize on the fly? Luckily, you already have labels that’ll easily attach to any cord you have: bread tags. One side of your bread tag may list the “best by” date for your bread. The other side is blank!

We hope these tips will inspire you to reduce and reuse! See you next month!

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