“The Catholic Church allowed more than 50 U.S.-based clergy to move abroad after facing credible accusations of sexual abuse. Some continued to work with children.” “Dozens of Catholic Priests Credibly Accused of Abuse Found Work Abroad, Some With the Church’s Blessing”, is an article co-published by ProPublica and the Houston Chronicle. The reporters were Nicole… Read More
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Information to Protect Yourself and Pursue Your Rights
In “Rape, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Abuse – Protect Yourself and Pursue Your Rights,” a new Lamothe Law Firm eBook, attorneys Frank Lamothe, Kristi Schubert, and Julien Lamothe share information and offer guidance on how to protect yourself against the harm of sexual abuse and assault, including: Don’t Believe the Myths About Rape Workplace Sexual… Read More
New Name Added to List of Jesuits for Child Sexual Abuse
Four more names were added today to the list of Jesuit order members suspected of sexual abuse. Additions to the list include Everard Booth, Jose Angel Borges, James Loeffler and Benjamin Smylie. Booth was very well known in New Orleans. He worked for many years at Jesuit High School, a while at the Jesuit Seminary… Read More
Auto Accidents: Injured Passenger Rights and Possible Claims
Car accidents in the US are common, with six million crashes of varying degrees of seriousness occurring annually. According to estimates, a person may be involved in a car accident once every 18 years. Over the course of a lifetime, that estimate means each person will experience 2-4 car accidents. Most drivers know what will… Read More
Helpful Things to Know When You Report a Sexual Assault to the Police
It’s common for sexual assault survivors — including the parents of children who have been sexually assaulted — to hesitate before calling law enforcement. The emotional and physical toll of sexual assault is profound, and survivors may feel embarrassed, confused, and self-blaming about what happened. Reporting a sexual assault to the police is also about… Read More
National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Frank Lamothe has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 trial attorney for his Civil Plaintiff practice. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough… Read More
Surge in Online Videos of Child Sexual Abuse
The New York Times reports, “Tech Companies Detect a Surge in Online Videos of Child Sexual Abuse.” In 2019, there were more videos of abuse reported than photos of abuse. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has been designated by the federal government as a clearinghouse for reports of this type of content… Read More
Trucking Accidents – Your Rights and Possible Claims
Trucks are the most dangerous vehicles on Louisiana’s roads. With a federally-set weight limit of 80,000 pounds and an unloaded weight of about 35,000 pounds, it is no surprise that when these behemoths of the road are involved in an accident, the results can be devastating. When you add in other factors such as truckers… Read More
Metro Centers for Community Advocacy
Since 1986, Metro Centers for Community Advocacy has provided services for survivors of trauma to the Greater New Orleans area including Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. John and St. James Parishes. All services are free and confidential. Metro’s Mission: “To break the cycle of violence and aid survivors of domestic… Read More
Louisiana Nursing Home Obligations in a Sexual Assault Allegation
When we entrust loved ones to the care of a nursing home, we expect a high level of care. When an incident of sexual assault occurs in a nursing home, our immediate thoughts are with the well-being of the victim. But once the dust settles, we want answers. Who is responsible? What happens next? What… Read More
