Over Fifty Years Of Personal Injury Law Practice
Grooming is an issue that often leads to sexual abuse. The victim is often young, and the person who is doing the grooming will try to build a relationship with them. The goal is to gain the young person’s trust so that the abuser has easier access to the victim,...
In recent years, researchers have asked U.S. Catholics about their views and perceptions regarding sexual misconduct and abuse within the church. The responses they provided help show how people’s perceptions have been changing. For example, a survey carried out by...
Many families move their loved ones to nursing homes when they struggle to live independently. Unfortunately, the care provided in a nursing home does not always ensure the health and safety of vulnerable adults. All too often, nursing home residents endure harm...
Defective products can be very dangerous, causing injury to consumers. Those who have been injured may have a right to seek financial compensation. But who owes them this compensation? It may depend on the type of defect. Let’s take a quick look at the three main...
Losing a loved one in a crash changes everything. When another driver is responsible, you are left grieving and searching for answers. Under Louisiana law, you have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim, but proving fault is where the real challenge begins. If...
When a member of the clergy uses their position to prey on children, the entire community may feel the effects of their choice. Generally speaking, state law in Florida makes it clear that minors cannot consent to intimate encounters with others, especially not...
This October, hundreds of people who were victims of sexual abuse by clergy in the Archdiocese of New Orleans will be voting on whether to accept the settlement offer. That settlement has been predicted to run the archdiocese, which has filed for bankruptcy, anywhere...
It takes a lot of courage to report sexual misconduct. Especially when the victim is a child and the offender is a person in a position of authority, reporting what happened can be a very intimidating idea. When children let a trusted adult know what happened, they...
Quid pro quo sexual abuse is something that often happens in a workplace setting. It means that something is being exchanged for something else. An example could be a CEO offering their secretary a raise or a promotion in exchange for a sexual relationship. But does...
One minute you are driving home—then out of nowhere, a crash throws your body into chaos. If you already had a bad back or an old knee injury, you might wonder: Will this hurt your claim? Sometimes people assume their past health issues weaken their case after a...
