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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…

Louisiana law offers many remedies for people injured in auto accidents. In minor accidents where you completely recover, a modest financial settlement is the goal. However, if you sustained serious or long-term injuries, substantial monies must be recovered to compensate you for your past and future injuries, medical expenses, and lost quality of life….

You’ve been injured and you need a lawyer. Maybe you were severely injured in a car accident and don’t think you’re getting a fair deal from the other side. Maybe you were hurt while working offshore, and your former employer is giving you trouble. Or maybe insurance adjusters are pressuring you into accepting an amount you…

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. Usually, the injured person agrees to accept a certain amount of money as 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! After experiencing a traumatic event, it might be tempting to call on a familiar face to represent you through the recovery process. However, most attorneys specialize in just one or two of the following types of…

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. 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 reduced activity, Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is surging. That’s great news for offshore workers ready to get back to work. However, “boom times” also bring some measure of risk. Though the oil and gas industry is subject to OSHA regulations and other safety rules, the risk of injury continues to…