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Did you know that there are more than 500,000 accidents involving large commercial vehicles, such as 18-wheelers, annually in the United States? Every year, thousands of Americans are killed due to the negligence of trucking companies and their drivers. In fact, 18-wheeler trucks and tractor-trailers are responsible for one out of every eight fatalities in…

When someone enters another person’s property, there’s a reasonable expectation that they won’t get injured while there. This is the basis of the legal concept of “premises liability“—as a property owner, you are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for others. Failure to take action that is conducive to safer environments—such as conducting regular…

If you’ve been following the news lately, you may have heard of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that have become infamous for catching fire due to faulty batteries. Before being discontinued, the phones were responsible for starting fires in homes and users’ pockets, and most recently they have been banned onboard commercial airlines….

Personal injury law—also known as tort law—can be difficult to understand because it encompasses so many different kinds of accidents and incidents. The goal of personal injury litigation is to ensure you receive damages after being hurt by another person’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Here we’ll answer common questions about personal injury law in…

“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…