April 2021 marks the official 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). There is an epidemic of sexual abuse in our country. Statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) reveal that each year in the U.S., more than 433,648 people – male and female – are sexually assaulted or raped…. Read More
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April has been designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month by the Department of Health and Human Services. According to DHHS, the national number of children who received a child protective services investigation response numbered 3,476,000 for 2019. There are many types of child abuse including neglect, emotional and physical abuse, and sexual abuse. Our lawyers… Read More
Can You Sue Your Landlord for Sexual Assault and Harassment?
Sexual abuse and harassment take many forms and can be perpetrated in many places. The legal avenues to seeking compensation can differ, too. Stories of civil lawsuits involving sexual misconduct in schools and the workplace fill the headlines, but what remedy exists for a landlord’s sexual assault or harassment of a tenant? Comparing Wrongdoing in… Read More
Slip and Fall Accidents at Resorts and Hotels: What You Need to Know
Slips and falls have accounted for over 1.5 million ER visits since 2001. Although some falls may not be serious, others can have devastating and life-changing effects on the victim. Trauma can include spinal or head injuries, lacerations, broken bones, and knee injuries, depending on the circumstances and the fall’s nature. Although most of us… Read More
Julien Lamothe – Top 40 Under 40
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Julien Lamothe has been selected as a 2021 Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Louisiana by The National Trial Lawyers. Only a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state receive this honor. Julien joined the firm in 2018. His primary practice areas include personal injury… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Interviewed for New Orleans Archdiocese Claims Article
The deadline for past claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans has passed: The last day to file claims was March 1, 2021. In this Advocate New Orleans article by Ramon Antonio Vargas, “New Clergy Sex Abuse Claims Pour In”, Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert talks about what an “emotionally grueling” process it is… Read More
Who is Responsible for Injuries Caused on Public Transportation?
Public transport usage in the US has increased by nearly a third over the last two decades. For many Americans, it’s the smart choice, as not only is it better for the environment, but statistically, it’s also ten times safer than traveling by car. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries do still happen, and when they do,… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Under a Theory of Housing Discrimination
On February 3, 2021, attorneys Frank Lamothe, Kristi Schubert, and Julien Lamothe filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a woman claiming her landlord sexually assaulted and harassed her. Because the alleged acts occurred within a landlord-tenant relationship, the suit also asserts the defendant’s misconduct constituted sexual discrimination prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act… Read More
How Are Public Transportation Accidents Different from Auto Accidents?
The average number of car accidents in the U.S. every year reaches six million. Accidents are a common occurrence on our roads, regardless of whether you’re driving your car or traveling on public transport. All vehicles are subject to the risk of accident or injury. However, there are distinct legal differences between an auto accident… Read More
Admiralty Law Firm of the Year in Louisiana for 2021
We are pleased to announce that Corporate INTL Global Awards has named the Lamothe Law Firm the “Admiralty Law Firm of the Year in Louisiana” for 2021. Corporate INTL’s annual awards mark excellence for the world’s leading advisers. The awards commemorate those who have been successful over the past year and who have shown excellence… Read More
