Semestinya
bercuti merupakan aktiviti yang amat disukai oleh kanak-kanak. Mana tidaknya,
inilah masa untuk mereka bersuka ria! Lazimnya percutian pendek seperti satu
hari dua malam atau dua hari tiga malam merupakan kelaziman buat mereka yang
mempunyai keluarga.
Namun
tempoh itu akan meninggalkan ‘igauan ngeri’ jika ada anak-anak mula ‘buat hal’.
Bagaimanapun ada caranya untuk mengelak atau mengendalikan anak-anak seumpama
ini semasa bercuti atau melancong.
Perancangan
awal
Sebelum
memulakan perjalanan, anda telah membuat perancangan yang rapi tempat atau
lokasi secara tepat yang bakal dilawati. Tempat yang dilawati mestilah selamat
dan cuaca yang tidak terlalu panas atau sejuk. Lokasi sama ada pusat
peranginan, taman tema, pantai atau air terjun.
Tempah
penginapan
Tempat
penginapan ditempah lebih awal. Perjalanan yang jauh menjadikan kanak-kanak
mudah letih. Keadaan akan menjadi lebih tidak terkawal sekiranya anda tidak
dapat menyediakan segera tempat untuk mereka berehat dan melakukan aktiviti
yang disukai semasa sampai di tempat yang dituju.
Mesti
ada peraturan
Jelaskan
kepada anak bahawa biar di mana pun mereka berada, peraturan tetap ada,
sekalipun pergi bercuti. Oleh itu, jelaskan beberapa peraturan yang ditetapkan
semasa bercuti misalnya tidak membuang bising di lobi hotel, tidak berebut
semasa mengambil makanan semasa di hotel dan beberapa peraturan lain. Malah
sentiasa mewujudkan ‘peraturan’ sebelum bergerak sesuatu tempat yang ingin
dilawati. Dalam masa yang sama anda boleh menyelitkan beberapa peraturan yang
perlu diikuti semasa percutian tersebut.
Senarai
aktiviti
Aktiviti
yang dirancang tidak terlalu padat. Makin kurang aktiviti yang di rancangan
makin kurang tekanan pada anak. Percutian adalah sesuatu yang menggembirakan
anak-anak. Oleh itu, jangan jadikan ia sesuatu mimpi ngeri buat anak anda.
Jangka
masa
Sekiranya
anda merancang untuk melancong dalam jangka masa yang lama dan jauh, mulakan
dengan membawa anak melancong dalam tempoh masa yang pendek. Tujuannya adalah
untuk melihat sikapnya sama ada mudah menerima perubahan atau tidak. Kesan
daripada itu, anda akan ketahui tindakan yang boleh diambil bagi membantu
mengawal tingkah lakunya.
Persiapan
minda
Sediakan
minda anak untuk berjalan jauh atau melancong. Sekurang-kurangnya seminggu
sebelum perjalanan bermula. Berbincang dengan anak tentang percutian dan
tunjukkan gambar tempat yang bakal dikunjungi. Secara tidak langsung mereka
akan mempunyai perasaan gembira untuk pergi bercuti dan sentiasa mendengar
arahan anda.
7.
Sedia kamera
Beri
anak kamera untuk kegunaan mereka sendiri. Banyak terdapat di pasaran kamera
yang murah dan senang digunakan. Tingkah laku yang tidak diingini dapat dialih
bila kanak-kanak sibuk mengambil gambar yang dilihatnya atau yang diminatinya.
Kesibukan dengan aktiviti baru ini membuatkan mereka ceria sepanjang percutian.
Permainan
kegemaran
Bawa
bersama mainan yang digemarinya Anda memasukkan mainan tersebut dalam beg
kecil. Mudah untuk anda mencarinya apabila diperlukan oleh anak anda. Mainan
yang digemari akan dapat membantu mengalih perhatian anak anda daripada
menunjukkan tingkah laku yang tidak diingini.
Muat
turun permainan
Bagi
anak yang lebih besar, anda boleh sediakan permainan muat turun di tablet anak
anda. Pastikan juga anda telah memasukkan beberapa permainan atau program yang
mencukupi serta menarik. Namun hadkan permainan ini kerana kanak-kanak tidak
digalakkan melihat skrin tablet dalam tempoh yang lama.
Pakaian
selesa
Sepanjang
perjalanan anak memakai pakaian yang selesa. Pakaian tersebut sebaik-baiknya
mudah ditanggalkan dan fabrik yang tidak terlalu panas atau sejuk. Ia juga
tidak terlalu ketat atau longgar supaya mudah untuk bergerak dengan aktif. Cara
ini mengelak anak meragam disebabkan rasa panas dan tidak selesa.
Makanan
Kadang
kala anak-anak mula membuat perangai atau tidak dengar cakap apabila mula
berasa lapar. Bawa bekalan makanan ringan, buah-buahan dan roti yang secukup
sepanjang perjalanan. Jika perlu bawa beg tahan sejuk supaya anak-anak dapat
minum minuman yang sejuk semasa perjalanan.
12.
Kotak pertolongan cemas
Pelbagai
ubat-ubatan ada dalam kotak pertolongan cemas termasuk ubat demam dan
sebagainya. Juga jangan lupa membawa ubat yang sepatutnya terutamanya jika anda
mempunyai anak-anak yang mempunyai jadual pengambilan ubat-ubatan.
13.
Elak makanan manis
Semasa
perjalanan elak daripada memberi gula-gula atau makanan manis pada anak.
Pemberian gula hanya akan membantu merangsang kanak-kanak aktif. Ia akan
membuat anak anda sukar dikawal seperti tidak duduk diam terutama sekali bagi
anak yang berusia satu hingga empat tahun.
Makanan
biasa dimakan
Sekiranya
anda melancong ke tempat yang belum pernah anda kunjungi, anak anda mungkin
akan mengalami kejutan daripada segi makanan. Mereka mungkin tidak selesa
dengan ‘makanan baru’ itu. Akibatnya anak tidak mahu makan. Situasi lapar boleh
menyebabkan anak tidak selesa dan menunjukkan tingkah laku yang tidak diingini.
Jadi untuk mengatasi masalah ini, anda harus bersedia dengan makanan yang
dimasak sendiri atau makanan yang biasa dimakan oleh anak.
Perjalanan
malam
Memulakan
perjalanan pada waktu malam adalah digalakkan. Waktu malam adalah waktu tidur
buat anak-anak. Situasi ini juga dapat membantu mengelakkan anak anda dari
bosan semasa berada dalam perjalanan.
16.
Melancong dengan minda terbuka
Semasa
melancong anda dan anak mungkin akan bertemu dengan perkara atau peristiwa yang
di luar dugaan anda. Jangan cepat membuat kesimpulan yang negatif tentang
sesuatu yang bertentangan dengan budaya sendiri. Jangan cepat menilai dan cuba
sedaya mungkin mencari perkataan yang boleh mengalih rasa ketakutan atau tidak
selesa anak anda.
17.
Persekitaran tenang
Melancong
ke tempat yang sesak dengan orang ramai membuatkan anak tidak berasa selesa.
Cara ini membuatkan anak berasa rimas. Bawa anak ke kawasan yang tenang, nyaman
dan damai. Itulah percutian buat anak. Jika anda bercadang untuk membeli belah
di kawasan yang sesak, seharusnya tinggal sementara anak di hotel.
18.
Tidak ke kedai permainan
Jika
anda dalam percutian bajet. Elakkan membawa anak singgah ke kedai permainan
atau cenderahati yang berdekatan dengan hotel. Kebiasaan harga yang di tempat
seumpama ini agak mahal. Cara ini mengelak anak meragam apabila permintaannya
tidak dipenuhi.
19.
Lokasi lawatan
Pergi
bercuti memang menjadi kegemaran kanak-kanak. Namun tempat lawatan atau
aktiviti lebih berbentuk orientasi kekeluargaan dan kanak-kanak. Jangan lupa,
kawasan yang menawarkan kolam renang dan taman permainan tema. Kanak-kanak
pastinya sepanjang hari berseronok dan gembira.
20.
Dalam pesawat
Jika
anda memilih untuk menaiki kapal terbang untuk ke destinasi percutian, anak
akan mengalami perubahan tekanan dalam kapal terbang semasa berlepas atau
mendarat. Ia mungkin akan membuatkan mereka meragam atau menangis dan
menunjukkan tingkah laku yang tidak diingini. Oleh itu, tip untuk mengelak
daripada berlaku ialah berikan sesuatu untuk diminum atau berikan lollipop pada
anak yang lebih besar.
21.
Beg kecil
Jika
anda mempunyai beberapa orang anak yang masih kecil, masukkan pakaian setiap
anak-anak ke dalam plastik secara berasingan sebelum anda memasukkan kesemuanya
dalam beg besar anda. Keadaan ini akan memudahkan dan mempercepatkan tindakan
anda semasa mengurus anak kecil tersebut. Dan secara tidak langsung dapat
mengelakkan anak daripada menunjukkan tingkah laku yang tidak diingini.
22.
Berhenti rehat secukupnya.
Sekiranya
anda melakukan perjalanan hampir separuh hari dengan menggunakan kereta, anda
perlu singgah berehat, sekurang-kurangnya
dua jam sekali. Kanak-kanak memerlukan
masa antara 15 hingga 30 minit untuk menghilang rasa letih, lenguh dan juga
untuk bermain seketika sebelum anda meneruskan semula perjalanan.
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Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lawyers
Once
the initial shock of a mesothelioma diagnosis has passed, patients and
loved ones are often left wondering how they can afford expensive
treatment and other financial hardships. Choosing the right mesothelioma
lawyer to represent you is an important first step in ensuring your
family’s financial future.
Statutes of limitations vary from state to state, and you may be running out of time to file a lawsuit for compensation. That’s why it’s important to learn about your legal options as soon as possible.
Not all lawyers are created equal. Mesothelioma lawsuits are complex and time sensitive. A lawyer with a history of successful asbestos litigation makes the process simple and hassle free, giving you more time to focus on what matters most: Your health and family.
An experienced mesothelioma lawyer will handle your case from start to finish and explain your options along the way. They are familiar with other avenues of compensation and will help you make the right decision.
Bankrupt asbestos companies have set aside billions to compensate people diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos trust fund claims are filed out of court and can get those injured by negligent companies the compensation they deserve — often quicker than a traditional lawsuit.
Military veterans exposed to asbestos during service can file a disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A qualified asbestos attorney can help veterans navigate the complicated VA claims process as well as legal routes.
Reasons for Hiring an Experienced Mesothelioma Attorney
Better Resources
Asbestos
law is complex. Only specialized mesothelioma lawyers have the
resources and experience you need for such an important undertaking.
Because every claim is different, your lawyer will explain the types of
compensation available for your situation and evaluate how much money
you can receive.
Compassion and Understanding
An
asbestos lawyer will be compassionate during the hard time you and your
loved ones are going through. A representative from the attorney’s firm
will travel to you when gathering information for your case. The law
firm will work hard to make sure you don’t have to spend a day in court
unless it is absolutely necessary.
Knowledgeable
Mesothelioma
attorneys are familiar with the companies that used asbestos. They know
which job sites caused significant asbestos exposure and which products
contained high concentrations of the toxic mineral. Identifying when
and where you were exposed to asbestos is crucial to winning your claim.
Winning Track Record
Asbestos
industry defenders always put up a tough fight. You need a national law
firm with a proven track record of winning asbestos lawsuits or large
settlements. Qualified attorneys know the best jurisdictions for filing
claims, and they are also well versed in the asbestos trust fund claims
process.
What Expenses Can Be Covered by Legal Compensation?
A
trustworthy attorney will never guarantee an outcome, a settlement or a
successful jury verdict. However, finding a mesothelioma lawyer who can
offer a high probability of successwill make it easier to obtain
compensation.
In
addition to expensive treatments not covered by your health insurance,
other common expenses for mesothelioma patients include:
- Common expenses for mesothelioma patients
- Lost wages
- Caregiver costs
- Travel expenses for treatment
- Funeral expenses
- Therapy and grief support
- Other expenses not covered by insurance
It
is important to save all your medical and financial records so your
lawyer can have updated information about your expenses. In addition to
compensation to cover expenses, mesothelioma lawsuits may include
punitive damages to punish the defendant and award the plaintiff for
their pain and suffering.
Differences in Legal Options
Asbestos
exposure is often the result of someone else’s negligence, making
mesothelioma an almost entirely preventable cancer. Many companies knew
of the dangers of asbestos but failed to warn their employees. Lawsuits
hold these companies accountable while providing much-needed
compensation to those diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
A
qualified asbestos lawyer will help you decide if it’s better to file a
lawsuit or pursue another type of claim, as well as estimate the
potential value of your claim.
Depending
on your situation, it may even be possible for you to receive
compensation without stepping foot in court. Many people have
successfully done so through asbestos trust claims, VA disability claims
and out-of-court settlements.
Filing a Lawsuit in Court
There are two types of asbestos injury lawsuits: Personal injury claims and wrongful death suits.
Specific
rights in these lawsuits depend on the county and state where the case
is filed. A mesothelioma lawyer will help you determine which of these
lawsuits is best for you or your family.
Personal Injury Claim
An
individual diagnosed with mesothelioma can file a personal injury claim
against one or more companies that may be responsible for their
illness. Many cases are settled out of court.
Wrongful Death Suit
The
family of a person who died from the asbestos-related disease can file a
wrongful death lawsuit. There is a possibility they may need to appear
in court.
Filing a Trust Claim Outside of Court
More
than 60 trusts have been established on behalf of asbestos companies
that filed for bankruptcy reorganization to avoid future lawsuits. The
U.S. government requires these companies to fund these trusts with
enough money to pay out current and future claims.
It is estimated that asbestos trust funds contain more than $30 billion in total.
Filing for VA Benefits
Military
veterans can apply for VA benefits such as health care and monthly
disability compensation. The surviving spouses and children of veterans
who died of service-related disabilities can apply for a monthly
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefit.
According
to the 2016 Veterans Compensation Benefits Rate Tables, an unmarried
veteran without children can receive more than $2,900 per month, while a
married veteran with at least one child can receive nearly $3,200 per
month.
Lawsuit Settlements
You
may file a lawsuit and win compensation without having to go to court.
The vast majority of mesothelioma lawsuits never go to trial. Although a
jury verdict may result in a larger reward, mesothelioma settlements
are guaranteed compensation and a quicker resolution to a case.
Trials
can be lengthy and some plaintiffs might not receive compensation until
months after the verdict, depending on an appeal. An experienced lawyer
will explain the strengths of your case and help you decide whether to
settle or seek a verdict.
Can I Afford an Attorney?
In
asbestos lawsuits, attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This
means you pay nothing until you receive compensation and nothing at all
if your case is not successful.
Contingency
fees protect you because they usually are based on a percentage of any
compensation you receive. Be sure to discuss this percentage during your
first meeting with an attorney.
Mesothelioma Verdicts
Mesothelioma
lawsuits have helped hundreds of thousands of people seek compensation
from companies that negligently exposed them to asbestos. The ultimate
goal is to put money in the hands of someone who needs help reducing
financial hardships during an illness and providing a more stable future
for loved ones.
$250 million
A
retired U.S. Steel worker from Indiana won a 2003 mesothelioma trial
after alleging the company was responsible for exposing him to asbestos
insulation for decades. U.S. Steel was expected to appeal the $250
million verdict, but instead settled out of court for an undisclosed
amount.
$115 million
In
1998, a Texas jury awarded $115 million to 21 steelworkers who
developed asbestosis while working at an Alabama steel mill. Carborundum
Company, the manufacturer of an asbestos-containing grinding wheel used
at the mill, was ordered to pay $100 million in punitive damages.
$18.6 million
A
Dallas county jury awarded $18.6 million in 2014 to the family of a
tire builder who died of mesothelioma. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Co. employee was repeatedly exposed to asbestos over 30 years while
working with Goodyear tire machines at a plant in Tyler, Texas.
$1.74 million
In
2011, the Delaware Supreme Court awarded damages to the family of a
mother and son who died of pleural mesothelioma after exposures at a
family auto shop. Four surviving family members received $1.24 million
for pain and suffering and $500,000 in a wrongful death verdict.
Mesothelioma Legal Myths & Concerns
There
are many misconceptions about the mesothelioma legal process and why it
is important to hire a specialized lawyer. Don’t let these
misconceptions prevent you from seeking important legal help.
I Should Focus on My Health Now and Speak with a Lawyer Later
Although
investing your time and energy into treatment and feeling better is
important, mesothelioma lawsuits are time sensitive. Depending on your
location, state laws may prevent you from filing a claim one or two
years after learning about your diagnosis. In addition, the sooner you
seek legal help, the sooner you may be able to receive compensation to
cover medical expenses.
I Don’t Want to Choose the Wrong Lawyer
If
you’re concerned about the cost of legal counsel, you should know most
mesothelioma attorneys offer free consultations. It’s possible to
discuss your case with a qualified lawyer with no obligations, giving
you a chance to find someone you are comfortable with at no cost. If you
decide to file a lawsuit, you only need to pay your lawyer if you
receive an award from a settlement or trial verdict.
I Don’t Want to Sue the Government
Mesothelioma
lawsuits are filed against companies that produced and sold asbestos,
not the government. If you were exposed to asbestos during military
service, you may have the option to file a lawsuit against a company
that supplied asbestos-containing products to the armed forces. If you
don’t feel comfortable filing a lawsuit, you may be able to recover
funds by filing a VA claim.
Any Lawyer Can Help Me File a Claim
Because
mesothelioma lawsuits are complicated, you want to have an experienced
lawyer on your side. Attorneys who are well-versed in these types of
cases know the ins and outs of filing a claim. They offer you the best
chance of winning compensation to cover treatment and provide for your
family. Make sure your lawyer has a proven track record of success. This
includes winning verdicts in the courtroom, should your case go to
trial.
