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When a case does not settle, we begin litigation. Litigation refers to the formal legal process of resolving a dispute through the court system. In a personal injury case, it means filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party when a fair settlement cannot be reached by negotiating with their insurance company. When you file…

If you have been injured at work, you have the right to file a Louisiana workers’ compensation claim for damages. However, a workers’ compensation claim is very different from a personal injury claim. You need to know what benefits are available and how payments are determined so you know what to expect and can…

When another party’s negligence or wrongdoing injures you, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages. You hope that the at-fault party’s insurance company will willingly pay you the full value of your claim. However, that rarely happens. In most personal injury cases, the insurance company will try to deny or devalue…

When you are injured in an accident caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you have the right to file a claim and seek compensation for your damages. The claims process usually begins with sending a demand letter.  You should understand what a demand letter is, what it should include, and how it helps…

Key Takeaways Between 2019 and 2023, nearly 11,000 children were killed in motor vehicle collisions in the United States. This is approximately 6 deaths a day. This represents an annual rate of 3.36 child traffic deaths per 100,00 residents under the age of 18. Teens represent the largest portion of such deaths, accounting for…

You hope you make the right choice when you choose an injury attorney in Lafayette to handle your personal injury claim. But sometimes you may wish you had chosen differently.   Fortunately, you can usually switch personal injury lawyers during the middle of your case. There are rare circumstances in which a judge may not…

The commercial trucking industry is essential to our local, state, and national economies. Most trucks safely travel to and from their destinations daily—but when big truck accidents do happen, they are often catastrophic.  There are numerous types of commercial trucks traveling our highways, and each presents its challenges. Bobtail trucks are one type of…

When you are injured in an accident caused by someone else, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. Most personal injury claims are resolved without going to court by the defendant or their insurance company paying an agreed-upon amount of damages.  But when you’ve receive your settlement, you may wonder: Do…

Truck accident cases differ in many ways from car accident cases. It is essential that you are represented by an experienced truck accident lawyer to help ensure you recover the full compensation to which you are entitled.  The truck accident lawyers at Anderson Blanda & Saltzman have more than a century of combined experience…

If you were injured by a negligent medical professional in Louisiana, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. However, the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act mandates a special legal process for filing a claim against a healthcare provider.  A medical malpractice injury victim must first present their claim to a Medical Review…