Sexual abuse or sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, or socioeconomic status. When the victim is a child, however, it can be especially difficult to know how to respond. As more and more children report being sexually abused or assaulted in grade school and high school, it’s vital that parents… Read More
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Newsletter
The Lamothe Law Firm Newsletter for April 2023 ARTICLES April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Have You Been Sexually Assaulted? Signs Your Child is Being Groomed by a Sexual Predator The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Ensuring Inmates’ Safety and Dignity Frank Lamothe Included Among 2023 Super Lawyers in Louisiana Lawdragon Inducts Frank Lamothe into… Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. April 2023 marks the official 22st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The… Read More
Signs Your Child is Being Groomed by a Sexual Predator
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. It is estimated that up to 99% of all cases of child sexual abuse involve some elements of what is known as “sexual grooming.” Sexual grooming… Read More
The Prison Rape Elimination Act: Ensuring Inmates’ Safety and Dignity
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
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Frank Lamothe Super Lawyer 2023
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2023 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This is the 16th consecutive year that he has earned this honor. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and… Read More
Have You Been Sexually Assaulted?
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 can do to preserve your… Read More
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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 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
