Over Fifty Years Of Personal Injury Law Practice
People often turn to churches and church leaders for support and assistance throughout regular life occurrences and during challenging events. For many people, the leaders of their church are trusted without question. Unfortunately, there are times when that trust...
When clergy abuse takes place, gaslighting may quickly follow. This is a type of manipulation typically used to make the victim question their own beliefs or perceptions. For example, gaslighting may be as simple as denying the behavior. Someone may claim they were...
In the aftermath of a serious car accident, your loved one might struggle to get by. The physical pain and suffering may be unbearable, their physical limitations can render them unable to carry out daily living activities, and the emotional turmoil caused by their...
When clergy abuse comes to light, the alleged perpetrator may say that they were in a consensual relationship with the victim. This doesn’t apply in all cases, of course. Many clergy abuse cases involve minors, and there is no way for them to consent to a sexual...
If you are involved in a car accident, seeking medical attention is crucial regardless of how minor your injuries seem. Some people usually skip a doctor's visit after a crash because they don't feel pain. This is even more common among people involved in minor...
It’s not often that state supreme courts reverse their own rulings. However, that’s what happened this summer. The Louisiana Supreme Court voted 5 to 2 to vacate a decision it handed down just months earlier involving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. In...
Sexual abuse leaves emotional scars on its victims that will never fully heal. Discovering the abuser has never been held accountable can make the victim feel insignificant and marginal. The Catholic Church has been instrumental in covering up the abuse of children by...
Members of religious groups are sometimes accused of sexual assault. Often, this involves a member of the clergy who is in a position of power within the religious organization. The victim is a member of their congregation, someone who works for the organization or a...
Very few members of the clergy are likely reported for sexually abusing church members. Some people will not report clergy abuse until years after the event. By then, there may not be enough evidence to hold abusers liable for their actions and seek justice for...
In no-fault states, each driver’s insurance typically covers their medical expenses and other financial losses arising from a crash, regardless of who caused the accident. You can only sue the driver under specific circumstances. However, Louisiana is not among them. ...
