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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 where the injured person agrees to accept a certain amount of money in 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—and, after experiencing a traumatic event, it might be tempting to call on a familiar face to represent you through the recovery process. However, nowadays most attorneys specialize, handling only one or two of the following types…

Pursuing the legal remedies to pain, suffering, medical expenses and lost wages often feel like more problems piled on top of your existing troubles. We at the law office of Anderson Blanda & Saltzman want to try and ease that burden—not only by representing you—but by informing you, too. This article will provide a…

If you’ve been injured or hurt by the negligence of another, you may seek compensation not only for medical expenses, lost wages and property damage but also for “general damages,” which include non-specific amounts for pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and disability. What are Damages? Damages are a legal…

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) estimates that approximately 3,000 motorists are killed every year on U.S. roads and highways specifically due to an accident involving a large truck. The USDOT defines a large truck as any vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or more, or any vehicle (like a bus) designed to carry 15 or more passengers….

After a personal injury claim has been formalized by a lawsuit, the process of both plaintiffs and defendants taking “depositions” begins. What is a Deposition? A deposition is a question-and-answer session where the plaintiff or witness is questioned under oath by attorneys before an authorized court representative (“court reporter”). Depositions are taken by the…

After years of challenges and stagnation, Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is coming back in a big way. This is great news for our economy, for jobs and for offshore workers ready to get back to work. However, the “boom times” bring with them some measure of risk. Though the oil and gas industry…

The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, is a series of Federal statutes which regulate shipping practices on the coasts and internal waterways of the United States. Although primarily concerned with issues surrounding trade protectionism and wartime preparedness, the Jones Act also contains provisions which acknowledge the fundamentally dangerous…

Getting injured through someone else’s negligence is bad enough. Getting cheated out of your fair settlement makes it even worse. Any auto accident is a bad thing. But an accident with a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or other large commercial truck could mean serious injury or even death. Having to fight the driver’s company (or the…

Imagine you are on your way to work. Maybe you’re on your way home from the store. Suddenly, a truck blows through a stop sign and barrels into your car. You’re surprised, then annoyed as you get out and realize your car is damaged. At first, you seem fine —your adrenaline is pumping now…