Sexual assault in prison has long been a problem, and incidents of prisoner sexual assault are more common than you might think. A U.S. Department of Justice study indicates that 4.0% of state and federal prison inmates and 3.2% of local jail inmates were sexually victimized by another inmate or staff member in the past… Read More
Driving Habits that Cause Accidents in Louisiana
Louisiana is the 4th worst state nationwide for driving safety. In particular, New Orleans has more auto accidents and fatalities compared to other cities. Although the coronavirus pandemic has decreased the number of drivers, the dangerous driving habits remain the same. Nothing is worth putting lives at risk, even if it seems like a simple… Read More
What if I am partially responsible for a car accident?
by Julien G. Lamothe Sometimes, one driver is clearly responsible for an auto accident – the texting or distracted driver who rear-ends a car stopped at a light, the drunk driver who runs a stop sign, the speeding driver who loses control of his vehicle. Other times, however, the actions and decisions of two or… Read More
What You Should and Should Not Do After a Car Accident
Auto accidents occur every day. In fact, more than 40,000 deaths are caused by auto accidents in the United States every year and thousands more are injured. Auto accidents involving 18-wheeler truck accidents occur more than 500,000 times each year in the United States. What to do if you are involved in any type of… Read More
Julien Lamothe Receives Lawyers of Distinction Honor for 2022
The Lawyers of Distinction has selected our attorney, Julien Guy Lamothe, as a 2022 Distinguished Member of their organization for excellence in the practice of law. Lawyers of Distinction attorneys must first be nominated by their peers. Then, there is a rigorous process to analyze their educational background, work, abilities, achievements and reviews. Julien Lamothe… Read More
What Sexual Assault Survivors Can Expect During an Initial Consultation With a Lamothe Law Firm Attorney
If you have been sexually assaulted, coming forward to pursue justice against your abuser can be difficult, and sharing your experience with a lawyer – even one you know – can be an emotional hurdle. At Lamothe Law Firm, we understand the pain a sexual abuse survivor feels, and we respect their courage in stepping… Read More
Southern Baptist List of Alleged Abusers in Louisiana
The attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm are clergy sexual misconduct attorneys. We have substantial experience pursuing these claims and are passionate about finding justice and the best possible results for the survivors. If an employee of the Baptist Church has sexually abused you or someone you love, please contact us today to schedule a confidential… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Prison Guard for Prisoner Suicide
On July 25, 2022, Frank Lamothe and Julien Lamothe of the New Orleans-based Lamothe Law Firm, LLC, filed a Civil Rights Complaint against a prison guard from the Elayn Hunt Correctional Facility and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for the suicide of an inmate. The lawsuit alleges that the prison guard, Samantha… Read More
Louisiana Ranks Fifth Deadliest in Motorcycle Accident Fatalities
On August 1, 2022, QuoteWizard published a report ranking the most dangerous states for motorcycle riders According to the report, Louisiana ranks fifth in motorcycle fatalities in the United States with seventy-eight (78) motorcycle accident fatalities in 2020. That is 9 motorcycle accidents deaths per 10,000 motorcycles, making it the fifth highest rate of motorcycle… Read More
Follow These Steps If You Are Involved in an Auto Accident
If you are involved in an auto accident, be sure to follow these steps to help protect your health, safety and interests after the accident: 1. Notify the police in order to file a detailed report. 2. Gather all contact information, driver’s license number and insurance information from the other driver. 3. If possible, take… Read More
