Over Fifty Years Of Personal Injury Law Practice
There are certainly some churches that have taken steps to put an end to clergy abuse. Some instituted policies to help protect people. Others have removed clergy members after allegations of abuse. But some reports indicate that this has not always been the priority....
Learning that the other driver has no insurance can make an already difficult situation harder. You may already be dealing with medical bills or lost income. Figuring out who will pay for those losses can add more stress. In Louisiana, your own auto policy may help...
Close relationships with clergy members can lead to sexual abuse. Both young people and adults are vulnerable due to the power dynamic that exists between a parishioner and their priest. People also tend to trust priests, meaning they do not expect to face...
When it comes to clergy abuse cases, one key thing to remember is that religious leaders often have a position of power. Those within the religion consider them to be an authority. They also have a relatively high position in the hierarchy of that religion, granting...
Many people connect vaping lawsuits with severe lung injuries or emergency hospital visits. However, many JUUL and e-cigarette lawsuits also focus on nicotine addiction. This is especially true when teenagers started vaping at a young age. Parents across the country...
In some religious organizations, it is true that clergy will have unsupervised access to minors. This could include a priest who meets with children for religious instruction, for example, or a youth pastor who is in charge of operating the youth group for the...
Walking into a nursing home room and noticing a strong odor or soiled bedding can raise immediate concern. At first, it may seem like a one-time lapse. However, when the same issues appear during multiple visits, the situation can start to feel more serious. In...
A broken bone or fracture sustained in a slip-and-fall incident may not seem like a particularly serious injury. Most fractures respond well to medical care. People who receive timely treatment often make a full recovery after breaking a bone. After a slip-and-fall...
Children who experience sexual abuse at the hands of clergy members often face significant future challenges. The abuse that they experience can cause immediate injuries or expose them to dangerous pathogens. They may develop mental health disorders in response to the...
In many cases where clergy abuse occurs, the victim does not report the abuse. This could be because of power dynamics. The clergy member is a leader in the community and in the religion, and they may manipulate the victim to stay quiet. This is why it can be helpful...
