Travel
Car Wreck While on Vacation? Follow These Specific Steps
When you’re on a vacation, you expect everything to go well. You aren’t expecting to find yourself in the middle of a car wreck. But unfortunately, car wrecks don’t take vacations. You can be involved in one whether you’re riding around town or cruising down the interstate on the other side of the country.
5 Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Car accidents are jarring. It doesn’t matter if it’s a fender-bender at a stoplight or a serious collision on the interstate, car accidents can quickly throw you for a loop. And if you’re on vacation – where you are already totally out of your normal surroundings – it’s that much more frustrating, scary, and uncomfortable.
Here are a few steps you can take:
1. Check for Injuries
The first step is to always check for injuries. Start with yourself and then turn your attention to anyone else in your vehicle. Always perform a visual check to make sure there are no obvious injuries. Your body produces adrenaline in emergency situations like this and it’s easy for injuries to initially go undetected.
“Adrenaline can do amazing things, including masking pretty significant pain for several hours or even most of a day. This means that in some cases, it takes a while to fully understand the extent of injuries,” Peterson Chiropractic mentions. “After an accident, even if you don’t feel any specific pain, we recommend waiting at least 24 hours to fully assess things.”
Any lacerations, broken bones, scrapes, or contusions will be apparent right away. However, things like traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, and back and neck trauma can take several hours or days to become apparent.
2. Report the Accident
Make sure you report the accident immediately by calling 911. Not only is this required by law, but it creates a legal record and documentation of the incident (which is important for insurance claims).
“It is important to note that if you fail to report an accident, it can be considered a hit and run, which will have serious repercussions on your financial responsibility when it comes to handling auto body repairs and transmission repair for the other party involved in the accident,” The Brown Minimalist explains.
Calling 911 also ensures the proper medical professionals and EMS are dispatched to the scene of the accident. This starts medical documentation of the event and can provide valuable evidence should you pursue an injury claim.
3. Get Treatment
If your injuries are serious, EMS will obviously take you to the hospital. However, if injuries are moderate and/or everything seems to be fine, they’ll give you a choice of whether or not you want to go to the emergency room. And even though it’s tempting to say no – you’re on vacation after all – it’s highly recommended. At worst, fast treatment rules out anything serious. At best, fast treatment could save your life.
4. Call a Local Attorney
Once you’re in stable condition, call a local car accident attorney. (While you can technically call an attorney from back home, you should know that car accident laws change from state to state. By contacting an attorney in the state in which the accident occurred, you’ll benefit from their local expertise.) Most accident attorneys will offer a free initial consultation without making you commit to full representation.
5. Contact Insurance Company
Once you’ve spoken with attorneys, you’ll need to contact your insurance company to report the incident. If you were driving a rental car, you’ll also need to contact the rental car company. (They may have additional insurance that will require you to report the incident again.)
Putting it All Together
If you find yourself in a car accident while on vacation, it’s imperative that you move quickly. You can’t afford to simply go on with the rest of your vacation and then deal with the incident when you get home. Quick and important decisions must be made right away to ensure you’re safe and healthy. The kids might be better off distracted at a summer camp rather than at home as you recover for weeks or even months.
Likewise, moving swiftly gives you the best chance of being legally and financially protected. Start with the tips in this article, but be sure to contact a local attorney to get specific advice on your circumstances.
Destinations
Endangered Heritage Attractions In the Americas
Let’s explore what heritage sites are in danger and why so we can understand what’s going on in our world.
We have reached a tipping point at many of our planet’s most beautiful and special destinations, and you may want to visit them before it’s too late. Whether it is environmental or human related issues affecting these historic and natural locations, they are in danger of being destroyed. The World Heritage Convention and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have picked these four heritage attractions as at-risk and in danger. These sites include the Everglades National Park and Belize’s Barrier Reef. Let’s explore what heritage sites are in danger and why so we can understand what’s going on in our world.
Belize Barrier Reef
Running Belize’s entire coastline, this living wall is protecting the environment from rough seas and is the largest reef system in the Northern Hemisphere. The reef is home to countless fish and coral species and is in danger from overfishing, poor water quality and development without environmental concerns. This is one of the planet’s best snorkeling and scuba diving spots and it may be destroyed by human interference soon. If we don’t enforce some strict environmental laws in the area soon, we may lose this amazing reef like we are already losing the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Chan Chan
In Peru an ancient civilization thrived before the Spanish Conquistadors invaded the area and even predated the mighty Incan civilization. The Chimu people built the largest mud brick city in the entire world at the site called Chan Chan. This incredible archeological dig is ever changing because rain and weather are turning the mud bricks slowly back into mud and the crumbling infrastructure will only increase over time. See this magnificent site before it’s gone forever. The Incas eventually conquered the Chimu people but they left a real mark on Latin America.
Everglades National Park
Located in Southern Florida and encompassing 1.5 million acres of swampland, The Everglades National Park is in danger because rising sea levels are saturating the freshwater table with seawater and many of the animals and plant life are dying off. The Everglades are home to many species of animals and foliage that thrive nowhere else on the planet. Home to alligators, crocodiles, manatees, and countless other rare species, the Everglades are in serious danger and so are all these beautiful animals. The rising sea levels are seriously affecting the region and it is beginning to show signs of deterioration.
Portobelo-San Lorenzo
This Caribbean port city was originally built to protect Spanish gold and other treasures so it was a favorite spot for pirates. Pirates ruled the Caribbean waters in the 17th and 18th centuries and no ship was safe from their plundering ways. The fishing town has some incredible ruins of the Old Spanish naval base to the large amount of sunken ships in the harbor. With plenty to explore and tourism increasing, this heritage site is in danger of being built over as there is no regulations in this region of Panama. Take in the Old Spanish architecture and the beautiful ruins before it’s too late.
Destinations
New Travel Alert for Europe During The Summer
The US State Department issued another and more widespread travel alert for much of Europe this summer.
The US State Department issued another and more widespread travel alert for much of Europe this summer. This comes on the heels of recent travel warnings for Europe, which are a response to increased chatter from terrorist organizations. There have been some major terrorist attacks and activity in Europe and specifically France in the past few years. Summer is the busiest travel season and many European nations count on this yearly boom for their gross national income.
Details
The travel alert is issued on May 1, 2017 and runs until September 1, 2017. The US State Department believes that with all the recent terrorism at busy tourist attractions in Europe and increases chatter show signs of impending danger. The extremists are hell-bent on spreading their fear and terror by attacking the western civilization at the heart of their freedom.
France
Recent attacks in France have made huge headlines and many people have been affected by these incidents. Paris is an international city with millions of tourists each summer, so a travel warning like this could hurt their bottom line. Will this travel alert make people reconsider their summer travel plans, only time will tell?
The Alert mentions Paris as a possible site where terrorism could occur and that should worry people with plans through that city.
Russia
Russia seems to be in continuous turmoil and this summer season is no different. The country has been the target of terrorists in the past and many of those are homegrown threats. If you have plans to visit Russia, I would check with the US embassy just in case.
Great Britain
Great Britain has many strong ties to the United States and that makes them and their territories targets of terrorist organizations. London is one of the most visited cities in Europe and now the State Department is warning US citizens about the threat of a terrorist attack in that city this summer.
Islamic State and al-Qaida
The two main terrorist groups responsible for all these threats and attacks are the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al-Qaida. They have plenty of operatives already in place all over Europe and these sleeper cells are waiting for the opportunity to strike. The US State Department doesn’t believe that these attacks are imminent but there are strong possibilities.
What You Should Do
If you already have travel plans for Europe this summer, it may be too late to change your plans. If this is the case, don’t worry, the odds of being in a terrorist attack are very minimal and just being smart will help you out. If you plan on traveling to the alerted areas, contact the local embassy or consulate and see if there are any new developments. Watch media and see if there are any new warnings.
Look for things that are odd or out of the normal but overall just try and enjoy yourself. Life is too short to let the terrorists win, let’s keep living our free lives and we will always win in the face of adversity.
Travel
Moving After A Divorce: What To Consider
Divorce is a reality for so many individuals at one point or another. Getting a new start is something that is frequently done after a divorce. This is truly a time of change that can create a multitude of stress. Children make moving after divorce almost impossible as seeing them regularly should be a priority. Couples without children can move to completely different parts of the world if they think this is best. Moving can be a new start for a person that has been in a marriage to reinvent themselves. The following are things that you should consider when moving after a divorce.
Figuring Out Where To Settle Down
There are some people that know exactly where they want to be after a divorce. Others might have to start doing research to see what cities appeal to them the most. Living in a city for a short period of time if possible can allow you to see whether the energy of the city works for you. There are so many options for rentals to explore a city that you can choose from. Look at everything from entertainment options to how much money you can save by moving.
A City With A Low Cost Of Living
Moving for the job of a spouse happens frequently and with no connections to a city, a person recently divorced will likely move. Remote work has changed the way the world operates with people flocking from large cities. The pandemic revealed all of the drawbacks of living in a large city including restrictions imposed by politicians that do not follow the restrictions themselves.
Living anywhere in the world can open up possibilities that you could not have explored if you were still married. Moving abroad can be a great way to save money towards retirement while improving your quality of life. Locations like Portugal and Thailand are great for digital nomads if you have the ability to earn online. Check with your Raleigh divorce lawyer if there are any stipulations that have to do with alimony or other payments that need to be made.
Employment Opportunities
There are so many job markets that are very healthy in today’s world. Freelancing can be an option until you find full-time employment. Keeping your current job is the best option but not all companies will offer or can offer remote roles. A transfer could be possible if you work for a company with locations across the country. Explore as many possibilities as you can to ensure you are gainfully employed when moving.
A City That Lends Itself To Your Hobbies
There might be a few hobbies that you are passionate about. Living near the water is great if you like to go kayaking, fishing, or go to the beach. The mountains can be perfect for a person that loves to hike and enjoy nature. Being able to enjoy all a city or town has to offer can be very important when it comes to enjoying your life after divorce.
A divorce can be a jarring experience that leads you to need some change. Moving to a new location can allow you to enjoy life to the fullest.
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