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Texting while driving banned in Florida 2011

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Blick Law Firm

This just in by ABC Action news, Those who text while driving in the state of Florida may have some serious motivation to break the habit.

The Senate Transportation Committee approved the no texting and driving bill by a 10-0 Wednesday. The House companion bill, however, has not made it’s way through the committee process yet.

Offenders caught breaking the ban on texting while driving would face six points on their driver’s licenses, court costs and a $30 fine, according to a North Escambia news report .

The law prohibits driving while manually typing or entering any keys on a wireless device as well as reading messages on those devices.

The exceptions to the rule are those who use hands-free devices and emergency responders.

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You have legal questions, Blick Law Firm has answers

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Blick Law Firm

     Legal questions are asked everyday. Questions about traffic ticket violations, underage drinking, roommate issues, personal injury claims or what is the foreclosure process.

The most common issue with those asking questions is not having the funds to get them answered. Blick Law Firm is here! We social media concepts to create an even better way for individuals to get free consultation.

‘Minute with Mike’ is here to bridge the gap  as Attorney Michael Blickensderfer sets out to answer posted questions himself. Created by USF Graduate Dana Blickensderfer, this  free video campaign encourages legal discussion questions with Attorney Blickensderfer. According to Dana Blickensderfer, it is the best way to get the community involved in asking questions and knowing their rights in various situations.

Starting as a campaign geared toward college adults, students are able to submit questions to Attorney Blickensderfer who will provide a video answer on the website every Wednesday at Noon.

Michael Blickensderfer has extensive experience in personal injury litigation and claims. Attorney Blickensderfer has served as both a prosecutor and defense attorney in Florida and Rhode Island. Other areas Attorney Blickensderfer has served in were narcotics, Medicaid fraud, DUI offenses, and criminal law within the felony division. Other legal experiences are security and labor law,  real estate, and family law.

Every week, the Attorney will receive legal questions for responses through the forum. From the received questions, he will pick which ones to discuss and answer on air through a video channel set up on the official website ( www.oneminutewithmike.com).

Tune in every week at noon to see if your legal questions were answered. The archive to legal questions will remain available for view of legal answers at your leisure.

Blick Law Firm not only offers this free Question and Answer format on ‘Minute with Mike’ but also, with a student ID,  we offer free consultation in person or over the phone.

Whatever legal questions you have, don’t remain in the dark with the answer. What are you waiting for? Think Quick, Ask Blick. 813-931-0840.

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Driving stoned vs driving drunk? Which one is more dangerous?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Blick Law Firm

According to the TBT this weekend a recent study found although driving under the influence of marijuana undermines behavior, drunk driving is clearly worse.

While alcohol and marijuana both impair driving abilities, driving drunk has a more severe affect than driving stoned. A new study showed that a drunk driver is approximately 10 times more likely to cause a fatal accident than a stoned driver.

Smoking one-third or less of a joint has no severe influence on a drivers ability. Pot smokers driving abilities may alter smaller tasks like staying in a lane; alcohol impairs behaviors that need more attention such as noticing stop signs, pedestrians and alcohol even increases risk-taking behavior.

Overall the findings have shown that those who have taken a moderate dose of marijuana show minimal impairments.

However, taking marijuana and alcohol together creates a much greater hazard than taking either one alone.

Do not do drugs and do not drink and drive. We do not advocate any of the behaviors in this article. However, if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation call your Tampa criminal attorney today and seek the representation and guidance you deserve. Think quick, call Blick at 813-931-0840.

 

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Blick Law Firm hosting toy drive for The Children’s Home

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Blick Law Firm

Media Alert

Contact for more information: Dana Blickensderfer, public relations specialist. E-mail dana@blicklawfirm.com.

Who: Tampa Bay Law Firm hosting toy drive to benefit The Children’s Home in Tampa, Fl this holiday season. Give the gift that keeps on giving!

What: Bring in a toy to Blick Law Firm and receive free food provided by Blick Law Firm, your chance to win holiday gifts for the family and take a free photo with Santa Claus. *Pet pictures are welcome.

Where: Blick Law Firm; 4351 Gunn Highway Tampa, Fl 33618

When: Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Other: Please help us make the holidays a little brighter for the children at The Children’s Home. Consultations will also be available with attorney, Michael C. Blickensderfer.

The Children’s Home is a child- and family-centered organization that is positioned to care for struggling families and children seeking the comfort of a loving family. With roots that can be traced back to 1892, we have been a beacon in the community—providing a safe haven for children who have suffered abuse, neglect or abandonment. The tradition of love sparked by our founders continues to be our driving force to protect, heal and care for Tampa Bay’s children and families.  We believe children deserve the opportunity to have a happy childhood.  We believe families deserve a chance to be successful.

About Blick Law Firm: Blick law Firm is a local Tampa Bay legal firm specializing in personal injury, criminal and real estate law all across the state of Florida. The owner, Michael C. Blickensderfer has 25 years legal experience in Florida, New York and New Jersey. Blick Law Firms practice areas include criminal law, DUI/ Traffic, real estate transactions, loan modifications, short sales, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, title insurance and real estate litigation. We also serve clients in personal injury, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls premises liability, dog bites, marine and aviation accidents and wrongful death. For further information regarding our legal services please visit our website at www.blicklawfirm.com or call 813-931-0840.

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Cyber Monday Shopping Safety

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Blick Law Firm

According to Bay News, holiday shopping is in full swing with Cyber Monday happening today until midnight.

To get the best deals, however, online experts said you need to watch your browser’s address bar closely to make sure you’re shopping safely.

Be sure to shop only on well-known retail websites, and don’t buy unless the website uses Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, encryption.

You can tell a website is SSL-protected by looking for the following in the address bar:

  • Web address begins with https:// instead of http://
  • Address bar shows a padlock icon at the end.

Here are some other do’s and don’ts from the experts at eCoupons.com:

DON’T “like” Facebook contests. That gives the owner of a page access to your profile. Liking a contest doesn’t mean you’re automatically entered. Beware of other social media offers that don’t look legitimate.

DO use credit instead of debit. You can always dispute a credit card charge, but a debit card won’t always protect you against fraud.

DON’T click on sponsored ads in search engine results that start with the retailer’s name with a different Web address below it. Those are typically phone websites.

If you get caught up in shopping online and your privacy has been breached contact Blick Law Firm today for assistance and get the legal representation you deserve. Think quick, call Blick. 813-931-0840

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Tampa Bay foreclosures increase 33%

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Blick Law Firm

Tampa- According to the Tbt, foreclosures increase 33% percent last month. Banks continue to schedule more houses for courthouse auctions but the bay area is not alone.

In Florida, lenders notified 10,655 homeowners that their houses will be sold in court. According to Realty Trac locations include: Miami-Fort Lauderdale recorded 4,193; Tampa Bay at 1,119; Orlando-Kissimmee, 1,093; and Cape Coral-Fort Myers, 441.

On a more positive note, the increase in auctions will help to rehabilitate the housing markets. The housing market cannot recover until the foreclosure backlog is cleared.

It seems this problem will be with us for a while according to Scott Brown, chief economist with Raymond James in St. Pete.

If you are in the process of a foreclosure or you recently have been served with a summons, please contact your Tampa Real Estate attorney today. What does foreclosure mean? Can a foreclosure be stopped on your home? Can you save your home from foreclosure? Call us today and we will assist you in the right direction during this unfortunate time. Think quick, call Blick. 813-931-0840

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