First lawsuits filed under new window for abuse survivors: On August 2, 2021, the Lamothe Law Firm, LLC and Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala (PCVA Law) filed their first child sexual abuse claims under Louisiana’s House Bill 492. The new law, which went into effect on August 1, extends the state’s statute of limitations and provides a three-year window for victims of child sexual and physical abuse to file civil claims, even if the claim was once time-barred. Previously, survivors only had until age 28 to file in most cases. News: NOLA.com | WWLTV.com

House Bill 492: The new law, which went into effect on August 1, extends the state’s statute of limitations and provides a three-year window for victims of child sexual and physical abuse to file civil claims, even if the claim was once time-barred. Previously, survivors only had until age 28 to file in most cases..

If you are an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse, you may just now be in the process of starting to understand how the abuse has affected your life.  You may have also recently learned that someone you trusted failed to protect you and allowed the abuse to occur.  Sadly, you are not alone, but we are here to help you understand whether you have legal options to seek redress for the harm you suffered.  Please contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.

Louisiana Sexual Abuse — Information for Abuse Survivors:  We represent many people with claims against the Catholic Church and other entities like schools or businesses.  You may have a claim if you were sexually abused by anyone affiliated with the Catholic Church, including priests, religious brothers or sisters, teachers, clerics, deacons, or others who served the Archdiocese.  You may also have a claim if you were sexually abused by anyone affiliated with schools or other businesses or institutions.   Click here to contact us for a free, confidential consultation to learn your legal options and ensure your rights are protected.

Frequently Asked Questions — Why Should I File a Claim?  The decision to bring a claim for sexual abuse is a difficult one.  We have decades of experience in representing survivors and help answer any questions they have at the outset and also along the way about the process.  Waiting further only delays justice and increases the likelihood that important witnesses or evidence may be destroyed.  We recommend and encourage everyone who is a survivor of sexual abuse to contact us as soon as possible.  We are here to help.

Who Are We? Attorney Frank Lamothe and his team at the Lamothe Law Firm are a New Orleans law firm who have been helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Louisiana for more than 15 years.  They have helped more than 70 people bring claims against the Archdiocese.  No other lawyer in Louisiana has resolved more claims against the Archdiocese than Frank Lamothe and his team.  You can learn more about Frank and his legal team by clicking here.

Archdiocese’s List of Accused Priests: The Archdiocese released a list of priests and others who it concluded have been the subject of allegations of child sexual abuse.  Please click here to learn more and to see the lists.