Kristi S. Schubert of Lamothe Law Firm recently received a judgment in an amount greater than $1 Million on behalf of a minor child who was sexually abused by a trusted adult. The child was under the age of 13 at the time of the abuse. The award followed a full trial on the merits… Read More
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Received a flu shot? Watch for these symptoms
Beginning immediately after the administration of the influenza vaccine, patients should pay close attention to signs and symptoms of a possible vaccine-related injury. Within 1 hour – VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE Vasovagal syncope triggers your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly and you may faint. This may be a side effect of the administration of… Read More
New Lawsuits Filed by LLF Against Archdiocese of New Orleans
Lamothe Law Firm has recently filed two more lawsuits against the Archdiocese of New Orleans. We allege that our clients, while minor children attending Madonna Manor in the 1970’s, were molested by a priest of the Church and were physically abused by nuns. Read the recent New Orleans Advocate newspaper article by journalist Ramon Antonio… Read More
Does Your Business Have a Business Interruption Claim?
If your business has been affected by an event such as the Hard Rock Hotel collapse, you may be able to recover some of your losses. Your two options for recovery are your business interruption insurance and legal recourse against those who caused the event. What is business interruption insurance? Your business interruption insurance is… Read More
Keep Your Children Safe from Predators While Trick-or-Treating
How do you protect your children from child sex offenders? You and your children should know the basics about strangers and personal safety. Teach your kids to never talk to strangers. Be wary of older children or adults who want to spend a lot of time alone with your child. Most children are sexually abused… Read More
Reform Legislation to Expand Statutes of Limitation for Reporting Sex Crimes
According to this New York Times article, “I Want to Be Heard: Adult Victims Demand New Rights,” many states have expanded their statute of limitation for both adult and child sex crimes. States like Montana have opened one year windows for suits against institutions who harbored sex abusers and New York is considering legislation for… Read More
Sexual Trauma Counseling and Advocacy Resource
STAR or Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response is a nonprofit organization committed to serving youth and adult survivors of sexual trauma. STAR has a mission: “To support survivors of sexual trauma, improve systems response and create social change to end sexual violence.” Advocacy and Counseling Provided to Survivors Some of the services provided at no… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Investigating Injury and Damage Claims After Hard Rock Hotel Construction Accident
The catastrophic October 12, 2019, construction accident at the site of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans has been a tragedy for those seriously injured, as well as for the families of those workers who died. The collapse of the half-built structure near the French Quarter, and the potential for additional harm and loss,… Read More
Widespread Sexual Violence at 33 Universities
A recent survey of 33 major universities conducted by the Association of American Universities shows that a quarter of undergraduate women reported nonconsensual sexual contact and 6.8% of male undergraduates. There was a 2015 study that showed 20% of the women reported nonconsensual sexual contact. The increase is attributed to more sexual assaults, more students… Read More
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP)
Lamothe Law Firm has successfully represented many victims of abuse who resided at religious institutions or attended churches of various faiths. Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is a support group for women and men sexually abused by religious and institutional authorities. If you are interested in attending a SNAP Network meeting, please… Read More
