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Auto Injury Lawyer | Attorney At Law | Safety Tips

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Blick Law

CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER TAMPA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER CARROLLWOOD FLAccording to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, an estimated 235,461 traffic accidents took place in the year 2010. Automobile accidents can cause severe physical damage, and it is imperative to practice safe driving at all times.  In the event that an accident does take place, it is very important to know what safety tips to take to protect yourself and your personal injury case.

First Steps to Take In an Auto Accident
An auto accident can be a very frightening experience however, it is crucial to keep calm and immediately seek medical attention. It is additionally important to call 911 and go directly to the hospital if you are severely injured.

If your injuries are not serious or life threatening, you must move your vehicle to the side of the road for to avoid disrupting incoming traffic, and to ensure your own safety.  After your vehicle has been moved and you are in a safe location, you should gather the necessary information regarding your accident for a potential legal suit.

Important Information to Gather At the Scene
At the scene of an accident, it is useful to gather the following:

- Identification of all occupants; this includes full legal names, contact numbers and alternative -numbers, residential addresses, and emails

- Take note of acquired injuries inflicted from the accident

- Photographs taken at the scene of the accident can be beneficial to your legal case. Collect and take photos of any property damage from the vehicles involved such as but not limited to:

  • Debris
  • Skid marks
  • Position of the collision in correlation to the road or traffic signs

Seek Legal Representation
Upon injury, it is important to always contact an auto injury lawyer for legal advice. An auto accident lawyer can provide general information on how to proceed after an accident, as well as provide legal counsel. An attorney is necessary to ensure your protection and that of your loved ones against an insurance discrepancy. If you need medical treatment, an attorney can also negotiate your medical bills, as well as additional value to your claim. If an insurance company proceeds to contact you regarding your injury claim, remember not to disclose any information that can be recorded without first consulting with an attorney.

Call Blick Law Firm today for a free case evaluation regarding your personal injury claim. Attorney at law, Michael Blickensderfer has over 25 year’s legal experience. Blick Law Firm is a Christian-based firm located in the beautiful Carrollwood area of Tampa Florida. Blick Law Firm also handles cases throughout the entire state of Florida, New York and New Jersey. Think quick, Call Blick!

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What is a soft tissue injury?

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Blick Law

Parties to an accident are often times contacted by insurance companies in an attempt to get personal injury victims to settle an injury claim quickly, and for a non-negotiated amount. Before a settlement offer is even discussed, it is extremely important to first know the extent of your injuries.

Usually, the severity of damage sustained in an accident is not easily determined, and in many cases an injured party may suffer soft tissue or latent injuries that do not arise until much later. However, once a settlement agreement is made and tendered, an injured party releases their right to recovery for injuries related to that particular incident.

If you are involved in an auto accident, it is always important to first seek medical attention. After an auto accident, it is best to go immediately to the hospital or other treatment facility to determine the extent of your injuries and pinpoint the necessary steps of rehabilitation that might be required.

Secondly, an injured party should always contact an attorney for legal consultation and general information on how to proceed following an accident. In the event an insurance company contacts you regarding your injury claim, do not offer any recorded statements without first consulting with an attorney.

If you or a loved one have been in an accident and need legal advice, call Blick Law Firm today @ (813) 931-0840. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with attorney Michael Blickensderfer.

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Burn Victims: Recovery for Pain and Suffering

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Blick Law

With winter quickly approaching and a steady drop in temperature, people seek warmth from a variety of sources including fire, warming blankets, space heaters and so forth. Unfortunately, many people each year become victims of fire and heat exposure as a result of seeking warmth in response to outside temperatures dropping.

Victims of fire or heat exposure incur life altering burns, pain and disfigurement, and are forced into a life of constant rehabilitation. The pain and suffering that results are an unfortunate and touching aspect of the severity of injuries that can occur due to exposure to fire; and most times the burn victims themselves are not even at fault.

If another party is responsible for the fire, you are entitled to seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Compensation for pain and suffering includes any pain, disfigurement, emotional distress, disability, and even embarrassment attributable to the burn injury sustained; and the recovery for these damages includes both present and future losses.

Cases involving burn victims vary in their severity, but ultimately are traumatizing no matter how severe; and the pain involved in treating these injuries is overwhelming. Many factors are considered when assessing the amount of recovery available to burn victims, including the severity of the burns, the amount of rehabilitation and treatment required, the extent of the disability incurred, disfigurement, and the extent of emotional distress. These factors are difficult to quantify in terms of recovery, but their severity is understood and can result in substantial awards for damage.

If you or a loved has been injured in a fire or sustained burns as a result of a product malfunction, call Blick Law Firm today at (813) 931-0840. Call today to schedule a free 15 minute consultation with attorney Michael Blickensderfer. Think quick, call Blick.

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Burn Victims: Recovery for Pain and Suffering

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Blick Law

Every year, innocent victims of fires incur life altering burns, pain, and disfigurement and are forced into a life of constant rehabilitation. The pain and suffering that results are an unfortunate and devastating aspect of the severity of injuries that can occur due to exposure to fire; and most times the burn victims themselves are not even at fault.

If another party is responsible for the fire, you are entitled to seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. Compensation for pain and suffering includes any pain, disfigurement, emotional distress, disability, and even embarrassment attributable to the burn injury sustained; and the recovery for these damages includes both present and future losses.

Cases involving burn victims vary in their severity, but ultimately are traumatizing no matter how severe; and the pain involved in treating these injuries is overwhelming. Many factors are considered when assessing the amount of recovery available to burn victims, beginning with liability, the severity of the burns, the amount of rehabilitation and treatment required, the extent of the disability incurred, disfigurement, and the extent of emotional distress. These factors are difficult to quantify in terms of recovery, but  can result in substantial awards for damage.

If you or a loved has been injured in a fire, call Blick Law Firm today at (813) 931-0840. Call today to schedule a free 15 minute consultation with attorney Michael Blickensderfer. Think quick, call Blick.

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Common soft tissue injuries from an auto accident

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Blick Law Firm

The most common result of personal injury from an auto accident are neck and back injuries. Because muscles and ligaments in the back and neck go into shock during the accident there is unnecessary pain creating the necessity for continuous medical expenses including doctor visits, prescriptions and physical therapy.

The frequent treatments and remedies needed to recover from these injuries will take place over six to eight week period. In addition, there are numerous side effects the patient will endure including:

  • chronic pain
  • sleepless nights
  • headaches
  • diminished sex life
  • inability to lift heavy things
  • depression

Failure to seek treatment for such injuries will result in symptoms persisting. Accident victims have legal rights including the right to pursue compensation for medical expenses. 

Also recent legislative news, the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law was recently changed to ensure auto accident victims seek medical treatment quickly to qualify for full insurance coverage.

Florida’s PIP insurance law as adopted by House Bill 119 now requires those injured from an auto accident to seek medical assistance within 14 days of their injury.

With current soft tissue injuries resulting from an auto accident and these new changes in the law it is imperative to seek legal council after an auto accident to maximize your recovery and receive protection from insurance companies.

Call Attorney Michael Blickensderfer who has over 25 years legal experience. As a former prosecutor and a former Marine, he will fight for your rights and defend your claim. call 813-931-0840 today!

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