The frequency of child sexual abuse in the U.S. is difficult to quantify because often it goes unreported, but statistics – even if the underlying data is underreported – remain staggering. In 2017, of the more than 1.1 million children under the age of 18 living in Louisiana, nearly one in every 2,000 of those… Read More
Do you know how to spot sexual predator behavior?
The statistics regarding sexual abuse of children are shocking. According to data compiled by the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA), one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually victimized by their 18th birthday. Sex offenders target minors because they are vulnerable and may not know that they should report what is… Read More
Kristi Schubert’s Latest Published Article – 3D Printed Evidence
This article was recently published by LLF attorney Kristi Schubert in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, “Louisiana Advocates.” Bring your Case to Life with 3D Printed Evidence Three-dimensional “3D” printing is a process of turning digital 3D models into real physical objects. The technology is becoming mainstream in many sectors. In the medical field,… Read More
How to Spot Red-Flag Sexual Predator Behavior in the Early Stages
Our attorney Kristi Schubert’s latest article about spotting sexual predator behavior: Child sexual abuse is devastating for its victims and their families. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse have been found to be approximately 10 times more likely to attempt suicide. Learning how to recognize would-be predators and identify red-flag behavior will help you protect your… Read More
New Orleans Hospitality Workers Commonly Encounter Sexual Assault and Harassment
National statistics regarding sexual assault, abuse, and harassment among hospitality workers are staggering. According to data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the food services and accommodation industry – restaurants, coffee shops, hotels and resorts, and other hospitality establishments – accounted for 14.2 percent of all sexual harassment claims filed with the agency… Read More
Don’t Believe the Myths about Rape
Rape myths are prejudicial, stereotyped, or false beliefs about sexual assault, victims, and aggressors. Although these myths have no factual basis and have frequently been debunked by science, some individuals in society continue to rely on these antiquated false ideas. Our attorney Kristi Schubert wrote about some myths you may have encountered, and the truths… Read More
What to Do If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted
by Kristi S. Schubert There are no “wrong” ways to respond to a sexual assault or rape. Each individual will go through their own process of psychological recovery. Whether you report a sexual assault or rape is your decision alone. The purpose of this article is to let you know some recommended things you… Read More
Employer Liability for Employee’s Sexually Abusive Acts
The experienced attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm represent both adult and child sexual abuse and assault victims, drawing from years of personal injury litigation success and a deep compassion for our clients and the harm they have endured. Here is an article by our attorney, Kristi Schubert, about holding an employer liable for its employee’s sexually abusive acts. … Read More
Doxxing Is On the Rise
Dropping documents or “doxxing” as a means to incite violence against someone or as revenge porn is on the rise. Sometimes a civil lawsuit is the only recourse. LLF attorney Kristi Schubert wrote an interesting article about this that was published in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication, Louisiana Advocates. Here is the article as… Read More
7 Signs You Might Have a Vaccine-Injury Claim
LLF Attorney Kristi Schubert recently published her article, “7 Signs Your Client Has a Vaccine Injury,” in the Louisiana Association for Justice publication – Louisiana Advocates. This article was written for an attorney audience, but the information is valuable to all of us. LLF attorneys are admitted to the special Vaccine Court and are available… Read More