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Santa Claus to Visit Blick Law Firm

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Blick Law

TAMPA-Local Tampa Bay Law Firm is inviting the local community to stop by and visit Blick Law Firm on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. to take a free photo with Santa Claus, meet and have lunch with the attorney, Michael C. Blickensderfer.

Also, Blick Law Firm will be collecting canned food items for Metropolitan Ministries and would hope anyone in attendance donate towards the cause by bringing a canned food item of their choice.

“We love this time of year and want to help those in need in any way we can,” said Viviane Blickensderfer, vice president of Blick Law Firm.

Please contact Dana, public relations specialist at Blick Law Firm for more details. 813-931-0840.

Blick Law Firm is a local Tampa Bay legal firm specializing in personal injury and real estate law all across the state of Florida. The owner, Michael C. Blickensderfer has over 20 plus years legal experience in Florida, New York and New Jersey.  Blick Law Firms practice areas include real estate transactions, loan modifications, short sales, foreclosure defense, title insurance and real estate litigation. We also serve clients in personal injury, including automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, premises liability, dog bites, marine and aviation accidents, wrongful death, and bankruptcy. For further information regarding our legal services please visit our website at www.blicklawfirm.com.

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Why is gasoline getting more expensive?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Blick Law

Read an interesting article from CNN this morning regarding potential gas prices to reach $3 by Christmas. All U.S. motorists could see gas prices exceeding $3 per gallon if they have not witnessed such prices already, according to the new survey of filling stations.

The Lundberg Survey of cities estimated the nations average price per gallon of self-serve unleaded gasoline is $2.91, an increase of 3.9 cents from a survey conducted not even two weeks prior.

Why is there a sudden rise in the price of gasoline? According to Lundberg Survey, it is based on the necessity for gas retailers to reflect an increase in the wholesale price of gas at the pump. Retailers will have to raise prices at the pump.

Gas prices in this survey were nearly 28 cents higher than in December a year ago.

The Lundberg Survey sampled 2,500 different gas stations, the average highest was found in Long Island, New York at $3.21 per gallon.

Miami, Florida: averaged $2.96

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Housing Prices Contine to Decline due to Economic Factors

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Blick Law

According to NBC news, home prices are declining all across the nation’s largest cities. Not only that but foreclosures are predicted to reduce prices even further throughout the year.

What seems to be altering home pricing is a combination of factors. Studies reveal that unemployment, tight lending standards and the increase in foreclosures alter home pricing.

The housing market remains depressed among larger cities and according to research, prices in Tampa fell to their lowest point since 2000. Miami is also near their lowest points since the housing market collapse in 2006.

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Chief justice moves to ensure foreclosure hearings are open

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Blick Law

Following claims that some foreclosure hearings around Florida have been closed to the public, Chief Justice Charles Canady has ordered corrective measures.

“The courts of Florida belong to the people of Florida,” the chief justice said. “The people of Florida are entitled to know what takes place in the courts of this state. No crisis justifies the administrative suspension of the strong legal presumption that state court proceedings are open to the public.”

Canady acted after the Florida Press Association and other organizations sent letters to him and Fourth Circuit Chief Judge Donald Moran detailing instances where members of the public had been told they could not attend foreclosure proceedings.
The letter was signed by representatives of the Florida Press Association, the ACLU, the ACLU of Florida, the First Amendment Foundation, the Florida Association of Broadcasters, the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors, and the editor of the Florida Times-Union.

In response, Chief Justice Canady sent to the chief judges of Florida’s 20 circuits a supervisory memorandum directing the chief judges to ensure that the judges they supervise and the staff who report to those judges, as well as bailiffs and employees of the clerks of court, are not violating the rights of Floridians by improperly closing judicial proceedings to the public.

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Federal Safety’s push to make Motorcycle Helmets mandatory

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Blick Law

I read an interesting article this morning in the news regarding motorcycle law and the federal safety’s push to make motorcycle helmets mandatory while riding.

Over the last decade, safety officials claim that motorcycle crashes have risen. 4,400 bikers in the U.S. died last year alone, due to head injuries. Federal safety officials want to reduce the current increase in head injury accidents; implementing forceful actions to wear helmets in all 50 states might be one way to go.

Many bikers find this not to be the answer. Helmets can be helpful, yes, but it can also cause restrictions while riding. According to some, helmets can do more harm then good and a helmet can actually make it tough to see and hear while on the road.

Currently, in Florida if you are 20 years old or younger bikers are required to wear a helmet. 20 states require all motorcycles to wear a helmet. Only Iowa, Illinois and New Hampshire have no restrictions.

Do you think a change to the laws in many states, including Florida, would help reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in crashes?

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What is (UM) Uninsured Motorists? In 60 seconds.

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Blick Law

Uninsured/under insured motorist is the most important insurance coverage you can carry.

  • In Florida, you are not required to carry bodily injury coverage, so the chances of you getting hit by someone with no insurance is high.
  • If you have been hit or injured in an accident, UM covers your compensation for your damages even if the driver has little or no liability insurance.
  • Health insurance is not enough to cover the costs.
  • Medical bills can escalate, fast. Consider the highest Um coverage policy to better compensate your injuries and losses.
  • Protect yourself. You might be in control, but the car that hit you was not.

Check your policy today and get the best coverage protection for you and your loved ones. If you have any further questions regarding UM, Call us today at 813-931-0840 and speak to your Tampa personal injury attorney today.

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