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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…

It can be a trying and difficult time if you sustain an injury while working on an offshore vessel. Not only are you dealing with medical procedures and time missed from work, but you also want to make sure you’re getting fairly compensated by the vessel’s owner for your suffering. It’s important to understand…

Working with cranes is dangerous. That’s why the job requires lots of training and adherence to strict OSHA regulations regarding personal protective equipment and procedures. Almost all crane accidents are the result of human error or a company’s inability to provide safe working conditions. Today we’d like to talk more about different kinds of crane accidents, what constitutes an…

Maritime laws are complicated and, legally speaking, quite different from worker’s compensations law. If you’ve been injured, you need the services of qualified maritime attorneys like Anderson Blanda & Saltzman. Let’s compare two kinds of claims common to admiralty law and maritime law: The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Jones…

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…

Working in the offshore oil and gas industry can offer huge rewards. Great pay, benefits and opportunities for career advancement entice many to sign on as a driller, derrick hand, motor hand, roustabout or roughneck in spite of hard, dirty work and long stretches away from their families. Our economy depends on this industry….