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After a crash, it isn’t unusual for an insurance adjuster to suggest that you share the blame simply because of a choice you made. Maybe you rode with a friend who’d been drinking, or you weren’t wearing your seat belt. Maybe you drove through standing water after a heavy storm. The argument usually sounds something…

Most people assume that if someone else causes a wreck, that person’s insurance will take care of everything. Then the adjuster calls with an offer that barely covers the ambulance ride, and it becomes clear that the size of the insurance policy matters almost as much as the size of the injury. Policy limits are…

If you were hurt in a side-impact crash in the Lafayette area, you probably have more questions than answers right now. T-bone accidents, also called broadside or side-impact collisions, are among the most violent crashes that happen on Louisiana roads. Below, we answer some of the questions our Lafayette T-bone accident attorneys hear most…

When a car strikes a pedestrian, most people assume the driver is at fault. While that assumption is often correct, a pedestrian may bear some or all of the liability in certain circumstances.  Fault in a pedestrian accident depends on the specific facts of what happened, what both parties were doing at the time,…

After a car accident in Louisiana, phone calls start coming in quickly. Sometimes within hours. An adjuster introduces themselves, expresses concern about how you are doing, and then begins asking questions. The conversation can feel routine and almost neighborly, which is exactly the point. What sounds like a wellness check is actually the opening…

Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents in Louisiana. When one vehicle strikes another from behind, many people automatically assume the driver in the rear is always at fault. But that is not always true.  While most rear-end crashes are caused by the driver in the back, there are some…

All car accidents are stressful. But not all crashes are the same. Some collisions leave drivers and passengers with little more than vehicle damage, while others result in devastating injuries, long-term disability, or even death.  At Anderson Blanda & Saltzman, we help Louisiana car accident victims understand the difference between minor and serious accidents…

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…

Key Takeaways Child Traffic Safety in America (2019-2023) 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 100,000 residents under the age of 18. Teens represent the largest…