“Statistics show at least one in 10 children in the United States will be sexually abused before their 18th birthdays – It’s a topic we cannot ignore.” – Shani Zoldan-Verschleiser The New York Times’ article, “Give Your Child the Tools to Recognize Sexual Abuse,” suggests that parents can reduce the chances that their child will… Read More
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Lawsuit Filed for Victims of Catastrophic Tank Battery Explosion
Lamothe Law Firm, in association with the Shafner Law Firm of Denver, Colorado, recently filed a lawsuit arising out of a catastrophic tank battery explosion in Mead, Colorado that killed one worker and seriously injured three others. We are representing two of the injured workers, who sustained extremely serious, permanent injuries, including third-degree burns. The… Read More
LLF Attorneys at Justice Conference
Here are LLF attorneys Kristi Schubert and Richard Martin at the annual American Association for Justice Conference in San Diego. Richard was a speaker for the Admiralty Law Section on the topic, “Using FRCP 4(k)(2) to Obtain Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendants.” He is a veteran trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience handling… Read More
Child Sexual Abuse by Clergy Is a Scourge Upon the Land
Breaking news about child sexual abuse by members of various religious orders continues to emerge regularly. Besides shocking revelations within the New Orleans Catholic community, other recent stories throughout the country detail similar abuses. Pope Francis, the leader of the worldwide Roman Catholic church, recently issued an edict that institutes a detailed mechanism for reporting… Read More
Veteran Trial Attorney Speaks at National Conference
We are pleased to announce that LLF attorney Richard M. Martin, Jr. will be a speaker at the American Association for Justice 2019 annual convention in San Diego on Sunday, July 28. The AAJ Admiralty Law Section is presenting a CLE program for attorney education and Richard was invited to speak. His topic is “Using… Read More
Rape Survivors Not Billed for the Rape Exam Kit in Louisiana
LLF attorney Kristi Schubert: “Many states still allow victims of rape to be charged hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to undergo a so called “rape kit” exam. These exams collect crucial evidence. They also benefit the entire community by helping to identify repeat perpetrators of sexual violence. Thankfully, Louisiana now covers all costs of… Read More
What Do Injured Seamen Need to Prove to Obtain Jones Act Compensation?
For most workers in non-maritime industries, receiving compensation from their employers for on-the-job injuries means applying for and receiving workers’ compensation benefits. This is a “no fault” benefit, meaning the employee gets the care regardless of whether he/she or the employer caused the injury. The trade-off is that the injured worker cannot sue the employer… Read More
CDC’s Plan to Prevent Sexual Violence
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published an ebook called “A Technical Package to Prevent Sexual Violence”. You can download the ebook HERE. Segments included in the ebook include: Promote Social Norms that Protect Against Violence Teach Skills to Prevent Sexual Violence Provide Opportunities to Empower and Support Girls and Women Create Protective… Read More
Information Every Parent Should Know to Protect Their Children
Sex offenders target minors because children are vulnerable, may not understand inappropriate behavior or touching, or are too frightened to report or tell someone about assault or abuse. It’s up to parents and caregivers to recognize the signs and know what actions to take. In “Child Sexual Abuse – Information Every Parent Should Know,” a… Read More
Statutes of Limitation for Reporting Child Abuse
LLF attorney Kristi Schubert: 52 years old is the median age that survivors of child sexual abuse first disclose the abuse to anyone. So why does Louisiana law require abuse survivors to bring their claim by the time they are 28 years old, or forever lose the right? This article discusses the effect of such… Read More
