Most birthday parties or fun afternoons with family and friends don’t involve children suffering catastrophic injuries after being thrown violently and unexpectedly into hard surfaces. Unfortunately, the increased popularity of trampoline parks is leading to a jump in serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries among kids and adults alike. Before you consider a trip to one… Read More
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Lamothe Law Firm – Auto Accident Attorneys
Auto accidents occur every day. In fact, more than 40,000 deaths are caused by auto accidents in the United States every year and thousands more are injured. The Lamothe Law Firm regularly represents local New Orleans area clients who have been injured in car accidents. Our goal is to get our clients the maximum financial… Read More
Sexual Assault in Prison Is More Common Than You Might Think
by Frank E. Lamothe, III Sexual assaults in our nation’s prisons and jails is commonplace, and the statistics regarding incidents involving women and juveniles is staggering. A federal law has sought to slow the trend through prevention and education, and several states have followed suit. Prison Sexual Assault by the Numbers According to a 2012… Read More
Resources for Sexual Abuse and Assault Survivors
Lamothe Law Firm has a new “In the Community” page on our website. Because we handle many sexual abuse and sexual assault cases, we support many organizations who help abuse survivors. These organizations are great resources for information to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. Here are a… Read More
Oilfield Boom Means More Jobs for Oilfield Workers– and More Injuries and Deaths
by Frank E. Lamothe, III For most oilfield workers in Louisiana, Texas, and other oil-producing states, times are good. A boom in American fossil fuel exports has turbocharged hiring in the drilling and extraction industries, with thousands of new jobs putting big paychecks into the pockets of toolpushers, drillers, derrick hands, motormen, lead-hands, and others…. Read More
Sexual Abuse by Nuns
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
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
