No one wants to have a situation that requires an attorney. Resolving a legal conflict is stressful and time-consuming, and it can be financially burdensome, too. But sometimes you don’t have a choice. The good news is you have options. When hiring an attorney, you want a lawyer who sees you as a person, not… Read More
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Anthony Odiong, Catholic Priest Accused of Multiple Sexual Assaults, Fathered Children
“Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears”, an article by Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian. Born in Nigeria and now a naturalized U.S. citizen, Anthony Odiong came to the United States in 2006 and worked in Texas and Louisiana as a Catholic priest. Odiong is currently facing… Read More
Louisiana Supreme Court Preserves the Rights of Children Abused in Foster Care
Louisiana Supreme Court Preserves the Right of Children Abused in Foster Care To Hold DCFS Liable for Their Injuries Child abuse and child sexual assault continue to be all too common in Louisiana and across the U.S., including an alarming number of instances within the foster care system. Abusive foster parents face criminal prosecution… Read More
STAR Champion of Change
Lamothe Law Firm recently attended the 2024 STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response) Champions of Change Gala. This annual event celebrates individuals and organizations who have dedicated themselves to creating positive change in the lives of survivors. Congratulations to our friend Steve McEvoy who is a Champion of Change honoree this year for his work… Read More
Can You Recover Damage From an Auto Accident If You Don’t Have Insurance?
Getting into an accident with an uninsured driver is something every driver dreads. The only thing that makes that scenario more stressful is if you are the person without car insurance. Louisiana law requires all drivers to carry auto insurance. Driving without proper insurance can lead to hefty fines, legal consequences, and extra licensing requirements—particularly… Read More
Maritime Workers Are Five Times More Likely To Suffer Non-Fatal Injuries Than Other Workers
Louisiana has numerous navigable waterways, ocean estuaries, and open seas. Our rich maritime environment provides countless jobs for residents. These include shipyard workers, port employees, land-based engineers, architects, offshore riggers, and more. However, these bountiful employment opportunities come at a cost. According to CDC statistics, the non-fatal injury rate for maritime workers is roughly five… Read More
Will Los Angeles’ $880 Million Settlement for Clergy Abuse Affect the New Orleans Archdiocese Settlement?
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Kristi Schubert was featured on news coverage from Fox News 8 reporter David Jones: Clergy Abuse Survivor Advocates Hope $880 Million LA Settlement Will Work in Their Favor. “Attorneys and survivors of clergy sexual abuse in New Orleans said they hope a massive settlement thousands of miles away will have ripple… Read More
I Was Hurt in a Car Accident. Do I Need an Attorney?
A car accident is stressful—especially if it wasn’t your fault. These unexpected events often result in property loss, painful injuries, and sometimes death. Recovery isn’t easy, and if you’re the one who is hurt, you may face time off work, lost pay, and extra medical bills you might not know how to pay. After an… Read More
The Catholic Church again attacking the law aiding Louisiana sexual abuse victims
Here is a new article by Ramon Antonio Vargas of The Guardian and David Hammer of WWL, Louisiana Catholic church turns to federal court to attack law aiding abuse victims. “Months after Louisiana’s supreme court upheld the constitutionality of a state law that let child molestation victims sue for long-ago abuse, despite arguments to the… Read More
New Orleans clergy abuse survivors propose $1 billion to settle claims
Investigative reporter Aubry Killion of WDSU-TV reports that New Orleans Archdiocese abuse survivors have proposed that $1 billion will be needed to settle all of the claims. The committee that represents 550 survivors has proposed the $1 billion figure. Most of these funds would come from insurance. The archdiocese has assigned insurance coverage funds to… Read More
