Working on an oil rig can be a hazardous occupation. Employees are pressured to move fast and produce quickly. They continuously operate heavy and sometimes faulty machinery, and they are often given little training beforehand, relying primarily on on-the-job training. It is not uncommon for oil rig employees to work abnormally long hours, leading to… Read More
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Who is Responsible for a Slip or Fall on a New Orleans Sidewalk?
The term “slip and fall” describes injuries many people sustain in the state of Louisiana. Every year, thousands of people experience the detrimental, potentially debilitating Louisiana’s impact of slipping or falling as they’re walking on the sidewalk. Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how careful an individual is; there can still be unforeseeable factors that affect someone’s… Read More
New Orleans Archdiocese Adds 7 Priests to Abuse List
Archdiocese of New Orleans prepares to add 7 Franciscan priests to their clergy abuse list, article by Ramon Antonio Vargas, Times-Picayune. Members of the Franciscan Friars chapter recently released a roster of 24 priests and seven religious brothers with “substantiated child sex abuse allegations against them.” Franciscan members were added to the list “if they… Read More
Victim of Boy Scout Sexual Abuse? What Survivors Need to Know
The sex abuse scandal that erupted in the Boy Scouts of America caused turmoil and pain for many, but hopefully, it was also the beginning of healing. Any organization working with young people has a responsibility to protect those wards from evildoings. In this, the BSA failed. If you or a loved one has been… Read More
Massive Flaws in Catholic Church Abuse Prevention Plans
An independent two year study by USA Child details major inconsistences and gaps in standards for the development and implementation of safeguards against abuse in the Catholic Church. Instead of implementing an overall prevention and investigation plan, the Catholic Church has left the details up to the individual U.S. Archdioceses. Very few Archdioceses have an… Read More
Injured on a Bus or Streetcar, Who Is at Fault?
There are many reasons for taking a ride on a bus or a streetcar. You may prefer to have someone else doing the long-distance driving, or it may be impractical to drive to work. According to the American Public Transportation Association, it is ten times safer to travel by bus than drive your car. However,… Read More
Boy Scouts of America Abuse Claim: November 16, 2020 Deadline
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for bankruptcy in February of this year amid negative publicity surrounding sexual abuse cases and dwindling enrollment numbers. The bankruptcy judge over the case has now set November 16, 2020, at 5 pm EST as the deadline to file any claims against the organization, whether it be creditor or… Read More
Louisiana Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a criminal activity that steals the victim’s freedom for profit. Victims are tricked, defrauded, or physically forced to sell sex or work illegally under inhuman conditions. The International Labor Organization reports that this multi-billion-dollar criminal industry denies freedom to 40.3 million people globally. The International Labor Organization also estimates that each victim… Read More
Boy Scouts of America Abuse
Newly released documents from the Boy Scouts of America show that the BSA recorded at least 12,000 sexual abuse cases since the 1940s. The actual numbers could be much higher since sexual abuse often goes unreported. If you have suffered abuse, you are not alone. You can submit a claim to the Boy Scouts of… Read More
Attorney Kristi Schubert Receives Public Service Award
The Louisiana Association for Justice has honored our attorney Kristi Schubert with their 2019-2020 Public Service Award. This award is given every year to an LAJ member who exemplifies selflessness toward LAJ and their community. As a member of the Louisiana Association for Justice, she heads the LAJ Women’s Caucus Publications Committee, has written several… Read More
