There is help for survivors of sexual assault. The Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault (LaFASA) has 11 accredited Sexual Assault Centers in Louisiana. From LaFASA’s website – “Local sexual assault centers are an essential resource for survivors, their loved ones, and their communities. These local organizations are supporting people through a very vulnerable time in… Read More
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How to Avoid Common Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is one of the most thrilling experiences you can have on the road. The feel of the wind on your face as you ride down an open highway is a freeing moment. However, riding a motorcycle is inherently dangerous, although the causes of many accidents are not the motorcyclist’s fault. There are… Read More
Super Lawyers 2020
Lamothe Law Firm is pleased to announce that Frank Lamothe has been selected again for inclusion in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2020 for the practice area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff, an honor that he has received each year since 2007. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are… Read More
Shifting Defense Incentives in the Age of “Metrics”
This article was written by Kristi Schubert and was previously published by the Louisiana Association for Justice in its publication, “Louisiana Advocate.” Knowledge of the interests and pressures that defense attorneys face on a daily basis can translate to better results for your plaintiff clients. In any negotiation, the more you know about your opposition,… Read More
Our Firm’s Holiday Lunch
Here are some photos today of our firm at the holiday celebration at Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans. From left: Richard, KayLa, Julien, Frank, Kristi, Lisa and Kris. Happy Holidays to everyone!
Victims’ Rights: Child Abuse and Sexual Assault
Figures from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) show that on average there are 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States. In 2016, Child Protective Services agencies substantiated that 57,329 children were subjected to sexual abuse. Abuse of children, whether sexual, physical, or… Read More
How Representativeness Skews Judgment
This article was previously published by the Louisiana Association for Justice in their “Louisiana Advocates” publication. Representativeness: How it Skews Judgment and Why You Should Care by Kristi S. Schubert In a previous article I discussed how attorneys can achieve better results by being aware of the effects of the “anchoring heuristic,” which describes the… Read More
Personal Safety for Passengers Using Uber or Lyft
From the Washington Post, “Uber discloses 3,000 reports of sexual assault on U.S. rides last year in its long-awaited safety study.” This is the first time a ride-sharing company has disclosed the scale of this safety problem. Both Uber and Lyft say they have implemented changes to address these safety concerns including increased screening and… Read More
Bishop Malone Resigns Over Hidden Files about Abusive Priests
Here is evidence of more cover-up by the Catholic Church on clergy sexual abuse. The Church needs to have complete transparency. Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, New York, resigns after his hidden files about abusive priests is revealed. Here’s an NPR article about his resignation – “Buffalo NY Bishop Resigns Amid Controversy Over Clergy Abuse.”… Read More
Guide to College Sexual Assaults
Colleges and universities are institutions for learning, growth, and somewhere, young people can take their next steps in their life journey. Yet, one in four female students at campuses across the U.S. report being the victim of some form of sexual assault. A survey conducted by the Association of American Universities (AAU) questioned 181,752 students… Read More
