According to the recent National Public Radio article, “Survivors Of Sexual Abuse By Nuns Want Greater Visibility For Their Accusations”, acknowledgment by survivors of sexual abuse by religious sisters is increasing. With the growing awareness around priest molestation of children, many survivors who were sexually abused by nuns are now coming forward. Survivors Network of… Read More
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How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for an Offshore Injury?
by Frank E. Lamothe, III Whether you work on a vessel or a platform, it takes a unique type of person to work offshore or as a seaman. The jobs are unique, the challenges are unique, and so are the risks of serious injury or death. That is part of the reason why the laws… Read More
Sexual Abuse at Daycare
by Kristi S. Schubert In 2017, 523 cases of child sexual abuse were reported to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Nearly one in every 2,000 Louisiana children was a victim of sexual abuse—some of which occurred at daycare centers and schools. Regulation of Daycare Centers in Louisiana The state requires approved child… Read More
New Tulane Law School Graduate
Congratulations, Julia Martin! Here’s Julia and her proud dad, LLF attorney Richard Martin, at her recent graduation from the Tulane School of Law.
Why the U.S. Government Pays Billions to People Who Claim Injury by Vaccines
Vaccines do save lives and public health officials concur that the small personal risk of vaccine injuries is worth the greater collective good. The U.S. Government agrees that financial protections are necessary for vaccine manufacturers against vaccine injury lawsuits to prevent the manufacturers from leaving the market. In 1986, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine… Read More
If I Was Partially At Fault for My Car Accident, Am I Totally Out of Luck?
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
Non-Consensual Pornography: What Can You Do?
By Kristi S. Schubert, Esq. In an era where an individual’s online reputation plays a large part in employment decisions, professional relationships, and other personal interactions, posting explicit material of someone online can have significant deleterious real-world consequences. Unfortunately, since taking and sharing photos and videos has become so simple, it is easy for unscrupulous… Read More
Inmate Suicides and Suicide Attempts
According to the U.S. News and World Report, the “Rise in Suicide Attempts in Texas Prisons Alarms Advocates.” The number of suicide attempts among Texas inmates logged by authorities has nearly tripled in the last decade. Mental illness contributes to prison suicides, which have risen sharply over the last five years. Just like hospitals and… Read More
Our Paralegal Races to Raise Awareness and Funds for Child Abuse Victims
Did you know that in the United States a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds?…..and those are just the ones that are reported. Our paralegal, Lisa Ciuffi, recently ran the Whistle Stop Challenge to support the Southwest Mississippi Children’s Advocacy Center. This is a three day, three city race along the railroad… Read More
Boy Scout Child Abuse Victims
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. Learning how to recognize would-be predators among your family/friends or at your child’s school, doctor’s office, sports team or other extra-curricular activity will help you protect… Read More
