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Year after year, families rely on nursing homes to keep their elderly loved ones safe and cared for. When a nursing home fails to deliver, it may breach the standard of care that it is legally required to provide. One such effect of subpar care is pressure ulcers. If...
Unfortunately, clergy sexual abuse is still a widespread problem. Instead of condemning their own, many churches cover up such wrongdoings, making these issues harder to resolve. When church leaders look the other way, it can allow abusers to continue their harmful...
You have a lot on your plate after being injured in a car accident. Your immediate needs include seeking medical treatment and focusing on your recovery, but you’ll also have long-term considerations to take into account, such as your mobility and your emotional and...
In the past, Catholic churches quietly protect sexually abusive priests by transferring them to different parishes to preserve their reputation. Similarly, some pastors have moved between churches, abusing children and adults. In some cases, churches have even...
Many people look to their churches for comfort and guidance when times are tough. As a result, communities hold trusted members of the church in high regard. Unfortunately, the last few decades have demonstrated that churches are not always safe spaces, even for...
Sexual abuse is a heinous criminal offense that society stigmatizes due to its inherently inhumane character. Louisiana law explicitly enumerates and outlines the ways sexual abuse can transpire, from sexual battery to rape. What makes clergy abuse different is that...
Clergy abuse can happen anywhere. A recent report released by the Illinois attorney general reveals decades of sexual abuse by Illinois Catholic clergy. The report covered all six dioceses or archdioceses in the state. Even worse, the report found that the crimes were...
Most Louisiana residents know that if they are hurt in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, they can file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party in order to be compensated for their medical expenses and other damages. Of course, when...
Juul has faced a variety of legal challenges in recent years from state attorneys general, federal regulators, school districts and individual consumers. The common thread among these lawsuits is that Juul allegedly engaged in deceptive marketing practices that...
Putting a family member or loved one in a nursing home is one of the toughest decisions most people must ever make. Many times, it is a last resort, something you are doing because your loved one needs help that you cannot provide. When your loved one goes to the...