According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, one in five girls and one in twenty boys will be sexually assaulted or abused before they turn 18. Sexual predators often use manipulation, coercion, and threats to “groom” their targets. They may also use these techniques to establish credibility and trust in their communities, pre-emptively… Read More
Client Testimonials on our Website
Why Lamothe Law Firm Doesn’t Have Many Client Testimonials on Our Website These days, many people search for an attorney online. Even if a friend, relative, or other trusted source refers them to an attorney, they may check a firm’s website to learn more about their services. Many law firms include client testimonials on their… Read More
Eight Grooming Tactics of Pedophile Priests
Eight Grooming Tactics Pedophile Priests Use on Abusers and Communities Sexual grooming is widely recognized as a method that abusers employ to build trust and camaraderie with potential victims. Over time, this process lowers their target’s inhibitions and helps facilitate abuse. The abuser slowly creates trust through actions that may seem harmless or kind, furthering… Read More
Diocese of Alexandria Files for Bankruptcy
Louisiana: Alexandria diocese files for bankruptcy over clergy abuse claims by Justo Robles, The Guardian The Diocese of Alexandria has become the latest U.S. Catholic institution to file for bankruptcy, joining more than 40 others. Bishop Robert W. Marshall stated the move for financial reorganization was necessary due to the volume of clergy sexual abuse… Read More
How Our Sports Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyers Can Help
Lamothe Law Firm Sports Coach Sexual Abuse Lawyers Can Help Sexual abuse in sports is a pervasive problem that affects athletes at every level, from youth recreation leagues to elite collegiate programs. Pursuing a sexual abuse case against a coach or sporting institution requires fight. It also requires a strong legal knowledge base. We bring… Read More
Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
Sexual abuse in sports is a pervasive problem that affects athletes at every level, from youth recreation leagues to elite collegiate programs. Recent investigations and high-profile court cases have revealed that sexual abuse in athletics is often systemic, enabled by cultures of silence, power imbalances, and institutional failures to protect athletes. The problem is so… Read More
Why Lamothe Law Firm Chooses “Survivor” Over “Victim”
Sexual Assault and the Healing Power of Words: Why Lamothe Law Firm Chooses “Survivor” Over “Victim” Sexually violent crimes (such as assault and rape) are some of the most horrific—yet underreported—crimes in the United States. According to statistics from RAINN, anywhere from 63% to 75.1% of assaults are never reported. Fear of retaliation or not… Read More
Who Pays Damages in a Rental Car Accident?
Nothing can derail a vacation quite like a car accident. Unfortunately, the number of car accidents in Louisiana is above the national average. And with so many tourist attractions and out-of-state visitors, rental car crashes are a big part of that average. These crashes often happen because drivers are unfamiliar with the area and their… Read More
Diocese of Baton Rouge: Priests Credibly Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Scandals involving sexual abuse by priests have rocked the Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Baton Rouge is no exception. At least 24 priests have been credibly accused of sexual abuse within the Diocese of Baton Rouge. This number includes priests incardinated into the Diocese and extern priests or members of religious orders who served… Read More
Rape and Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships: What Survivors Need To Know
The popularity of cruise ship vacations has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry expects a record level of activity in 2025, and locally, the Port of New Orleans anticipates its own record high of 1.3 million cruise passengers in 2024, up from 1.2 million in 2023. Many people look forward to relaxing in the… Read More
