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
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What Proof is Needed for Injured Seamen 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
Frank Lamothe Lawdragon 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee
Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees. There are only 45 other national legendary lawyers from all areas of practice receiving this distinction along with Mr. Lamothe. The Lawdragon editorial team determined its honorees through submissions, extensive evaluation, and journalistic research, including comments from… Read More
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Lamothe Law Firm Excellence in Catastrophic Injury Litigation
For more than 45 years, the Lamothe Law Firm has maintained a national reputation for excellence in catastrophic injury litigation. We focus on representing severely injured victims and the surviving families of those killed in accidents of all kinds. Our broad scope of litigation includes serious auto accidents as well as truck, motorcycle, industrial, oilfield… Read More
Congress passes law invalidating NDAs in sexual abuse cases
Congress Passes Law Restoring Victims’ Voices, Banning NDAs in Sexual Harassment Cases, Kim Elsesser, Forbes Magazine. Congress recently voted to invalidate nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that businesses may require sexual abuse survivors to sign. These NDAs do not allow employees to speak about harassment or assault they experienced on the job. The Speak Out Act restores… Read More
Archdiocese of Baltimore Covered Up Sexual Abuse
in 2019, the Maryland Attorney General’s office began investigating the Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese and has discovered the sexual abuse of over 600 children over 80 years: Baltimore Catholic Archdiocese Covered Up Sexual Abuse, Probe Finds, reported by Brian Bushard, Forbes Magazine. According to the investigation’s report, the Baltimore Archdiocese never reported the sexual abuse allegations… 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
Press Regarding Recent Lawsuit Filed Against School and Teacher for Grooming, Sexual Abuse
As mentioned in our previous blog, Lamothe Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Middle School Teacher and School, our firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of our client, Chloe Riviere, alleging that starting from the age of 11 she was groomed for sexual abuse by a teacher at The Willow School, formerly known as Lusher… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Middle School Teacher and School
Lamothe Law Firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of our client, Chloe Riviere, alleging that starting from the age of 11 she was groomed for sexual abuse by a teacher at The Willow School, formerly known as Lusher Charter School. In support of the allegations, Ms. Riviere attached to the lawsuit records of hundreds… Read More
