By Pierce Blitch Understanding Ankle Fracture Injuries A broken ankle is a painful and potentially disabling injury. It is crucial to seek expert medical care and legal counsel familiar with such injuries to ensure fair compensation. Causes and Impact of Ankle Fractures Ankle fractures can occur in various ways, including impact, […]
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By Pierce Blitch Myofascial pain injury often affects those with soft tissue injuries involving muscles and surrounding connective tissues. Even President John F. Kennedy suffered from chronic myofascial pain injury from his time in World War II. His White House physician, Dr. Janet Travell, authored the foundational medical treatise, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger
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By Pierce Blitch Unraveling the ‘Full Coverage’ Myth When most people talk about having “full coverage” in car insurance, the term can be misleading. It often means you have liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage—but does this really protect you as much as you think? As attorneys who have navigated the aftermath of many accidents, we
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By Pierce Blitch Every day, nearly 28 Americans lose their lives in alcohol-related car accidents. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, drunk driving continues to pose a deadly threat on our roads. In Georgia alone, 391 people died in 2021 per Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. Stiff penalties and jail time haven’t
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By Pierce Blitch The Alarming Reality of Childcare Injuries As parents, trusting your child’s safety to a daycare or preschool is one of the hardest decisions you can make. In Georgia alone, with over 1.5 million children under 11, many rely on these services daily. Despite most centers operating with care and diligence, not all
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By Pierce Blitch A Crucial Shield Against Financial Ruin In the bustling streets of Augusta or Evans, Georgia, driving without Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is a gamble you can’t afford. With multiple decades of collective experience as personal injury attorneys, we’ve seen how often the worst drivers—those causing the most
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By Pierce Blitch When our clients face the aftermath of a car accident, one of their biggest concerns is whether filing a claim with their own insurance will lead to cancelled policies or higher rates. This worry is common but understanding the facts can ease these fears. Understanding Your Insurance Coverage In Georgia, every driver
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By Pierce Blitch A Critical Decision with Far-Reaching Implications When you’re handed a traffic ticket in Augusta or Evans, Georgia, it’s natural to wonder if you should just pay the fine and move on, especially when you weren’t at fault. Many clients have approached us with this dilemma, uncertain of how to
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By Pierce Blitch Navigating the aftermath of a personal injury, like a car accident, can leave many wondering about the timeline for resolving their case. At The Blitch Law Firm, we frequently address questions about the duration of personal injury cases. The truth is, the timeline varies widely depending on the specifics of
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In Georgia, when someone is injured through no fault of their own, both state and federal laws ensure they have a right to seek redress from those at fault. However, understanding liability isn’t always straightforward. Overcoming the Three Major Legal Hurdles To secure compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering, injured
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How to Obtain Your Car Accident Police Report in Georgia If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Georgia, one of your first steps should be to secure a copy of the police report. It’s a key document that can play a crucial role in any subsequent legal claims or insurance proceedings. Here’s how
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By Pierce Blitch You’ve recently been injured in an automobile accident. The medical bills have started coming in the mail. You may have asked yourself, “will I have to reimburse my health insurance provider?” The short answer is: “It depends.” Let’s break down what this means for different types of health insurance plans. Two Main
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By Pierce Blitch When the Screen Tells the Story: The Challenge of Accessing Vital Video Evidence As dedicated attorneys at The Blitch Law Firm, we often handle vehicle accident cases where the question of who to blame becomes a battleground. Insurance companies frequently dispute liability, aiming to deter claims from the injured. This usually leads
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By Pierce Blitch Injuries caused by a car accident can leave you swimming in medical bills and insurance paperwork. But is hiring an injury attorney in Georgia a smart move, or could you handle the claim on your own? Here, we dive into the real benefits of legal representation, especially when it comes to optimizing
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher While you won’t catch us gracing billboards or interrupting your TV shows, our commitment lies in equipping accident victims with genuine, beneficial knowledge. This dedication stands, whether or not we meet for a complimentary consultation. In line with this mission, I’m here to arm you with important information to
By Pierce Blitch When you’re grappling with the aftermath of a car accident or other personal injury, understanding the interplay between your health insurance benefits and your settlement can feel like navigating through a legal labyrinth. The statutes in Georgia, specifically O.C.G.A. §33-24-56.1, lay out precise conditions under which your health insurance benefits provider can
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By Pierce Blitch & Will Dasher In the complex landscape of legal liability, an important Georgia Court of Appeals decision spotlights a ruling which may favor those injured in a distracted driving injury case. The case in question dives into the murky waters of cell phone usage by employees in transit, opening new avenues of
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By Pierce Blitch Imagine securing a $100,000 settlement after a tragic automobile accident, only to face another challenge: your health insurance company’s claim to a slice of your settlement pie. Can they justly demand reimbursement for the medical expenses they covered? Here’s where a quality attorney becomes your best friend. Under Georgia’s “Reimbursement Statute,” specifically
