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“I want to put this behind me.” We get it. No one wants to deal with a prolonged legal case. If you’re willing to accept less money for a personal injury claim, your case can usually be settled faster. With a personal injury case, you want to settle the case as quickly as possible, but…

Whether from an 18-wheeler accident or an offshore drilling accident, any injury caused by another driver or by unsafe working conditions can turn your life upside down. But we at Anderson Blanda & Saltzman want you to know that the legal system exists to serve you: to tip the scales back in your favor when tragedy strikes…

Sure, we’ve all heard the “lawyer jokes.” But it’s no laughing matter when you suffer loss or injury. The fact is, a professional personal injury attorney can help you rebuild your life after someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or malpractice causes you injury or loss of income. When life throws you a curveball, you need…

Has an irresponsible driver turned your life upside down? If someone else’s negligent actions behind the wheel have caused you harm, a personal injury lawsuit may be your best chance to recover compensation for financial damages such as medical bills and lost wages. Negligent driving comes in many forms: Drunk drivers cause many deaths…

The success of personal injury claims arising from auto accidents often depends on factors such as fault, severity of vehicle damage, and insurance coverage. Proving each of these elements can seem like a daunting task, but there are resources you can depend on to ease this burden. Accident Reports One of the first important…

Unfortunately, car accidents are as traumatic, common, and (often) extremely expensive. While Louisiana requires every motorist to carry at least minimum liability insurance on their vehicle, more than 13% of Louisiana drivers violate this rule. The Insurance Research Council recently released a report entitled “Uninsured Motorists: 2017”, which recognized Louisiana as the 20th most…

Louisiana law offers many remedies for people injured in auto accidents. In minor accidents where you completely recover, a modest financial settlement is the goal. However, if you sustained serious or long-term injuries, substantial monies must be recovered to compensate you for your past and future injuries, medical expenses, and lost quality of life….

You’ve been injured and you need a lawyer. Maybe you were severely injured in a car accident and don’t think you’re getting a fair deal from the other side. Maybe you were hurt while working offshore, and your former employer is giving you trouble. Or maybe insurance adjusters are pressuring you into accepting an amount you…

One of the most common questions we receive concerns the difference between a settlement and a trial. A settlement is an agreement between the parties resolving their conflict. Usually, the injured person agrees to accept a certain amount of money as compensation for their injury in exchange for a complete release (giving up their…

There are close to 20,000 attorneys in the State of Louisiana—you probably know at least one of them! After experiencing a traumatic event, it might be tempting to call on a familiar face to represent you through the recovery process. However, most attorneys specialize in just one or two of the following types of…