President Biden just signed a law which eliminates federal civil statutes of limitations for child sex abuse victims. The law will not revive any previously time-barred claims but it will apply retroactively to claims which were not already barred by the prior statute of limitation (which gave child sex abuse victims until they were 28… Read More
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Boy Scouts Set to Exit Bankruptcy After Sex Abuse Settlement Approved
“The Boy Scouts of America has secured approval of a $2.46 billion reorganization plan from a bankruptcy judge that will allow the youth organization to exit Chapter 11 and settle decades of claims by more than 80,000 men who say they were abused as children by troop leaders.” Here’s more on this subject by Reuters… Read More
What Sexual Assault Survivors Can Expect During an Initial Consultation With a Lamothe Law Firm Attorney
If you have been sexually assaulted, coming forward to pursue justice against your abuser can be difficult, and sharing your experience with a lawyer – even one you know – can be an emotional hurdle. At Lamothe Law Firm, we understand the pain a sexual abuse survivor feels, and we respect their courage in stepping… Read More
Kristi Schubert Speaking on Sexual Abuse to Legal Group
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert is speaking today to the Louisiana Professionals of New Orleans (LPNO). Her topic is Sexual Abuse Cases in Louisiana and Trauma-Informed Communication Tips for Legal Professionals. The experienced attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm represent both adult and child sexual abuse survivors, drawing from years of personal injury litigation success… Read More
Frank Lamothe – Best Lawyers Honor
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 38 consecutive years that Mr. Lamothe has been included, making him one of a select group of attorneys to receive this recognition nationwide. The Best Lawyers in America© attorneys are recognized by… Read More
Southern Baptist List of Alleged Abusers in Louisiana
The attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm are clergy sexual misconduct attorneys. We have substantial experience pursuing these claims and are passionate about finding justice and the best possible results for the survivors. If an employee of the Baptist Church has sexually abused you or someone you love, please contact us today to schedule a confidential… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Prison Guard for Prisoner Suicide
On July 25, 2022, Frank Lamothe and Julien Lamothe of the New Orleans-based Lamothe Law Firm, LLC, filed a Civil Rights Complaint against a prison guard from the Elayn Hunt Correctional Facility and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for the suicide of an inmate. The lawsuit alleges that the prison guard, Samantha… Read More
Louisiana Ranks Fifth Deadliest in Motorcycle Accident Fatalities
On August 1, 2022, QuoteWizard published a report ranking the most dangerous states for motorcycle riders According to the report, Louisiana ranks fifth in motorcycle fatalities in the United States with seventy-eight (78) motorcycle accident fatalities in 2020. That is 9 motorcycle accidents deaths per 10,000 motorcycles, making it the fifth highest rate of motorcycle… Read More
List of Catholic Clergy Accused of Abuse in Louisiana
The attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm are clergy sexual misconduct attorneys. We have substantial experience pursuing these claims and are passionate about finding justice and the best possible results for the survivors. If an employee of the Catholic Church has sexually abused you or someone you love, please contact us today to schedule a confidential… Read More
New Amendments to the Louisiana Crime Victims Bill of Rights
Louisiana Crime Victims Bill of Rights Act Increases Sexual Abuse Survivors’ Access to Evidence and Streamlines the Path to Justice In June 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law specific amendments to the state’s Crime Victims Bill of Rights. Effective August 1, 2022, these measures are intended to reduce obstacles sexual assault survivors… Read More