New State Laws for Child Sexual Abuse Victims
New state laws now allow adult victims of child sex abuse to seek justice and compensation. For too long, abusers have hidden behind vestments and badges of honor, but no more. We are a leader in child sexual abuse litigation, and we have the in-depth experience and steadfast commitment to see every claim through until justice is done.
States are responding to the devastating and pervasive childhood sexual abuse committed by adults in authority in the Catholic Church, Mormon Church, Boy Scouts, schools, and other trusted institutions. While some victims came forward in their youth, many were ignored or silenced. Some were even time-barred when reporting abuse later as adults. Still, other victims in their 50s repressed the memories of childhood sexual abuse and only now recall the horrific abuse they endured. Survivors are finally making the connection between years of psychological distress, alcoholism, bad relationships, and other destructive behaviors stemming from long-forgotten or suppressed abuse. Learn about the state laws in key states related to sexual abuse.
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If you are an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse, contact us to speak confidentially with a member of our Childhood Sexual Assault Legal team.
Advocates for Victims of Child Sexual Assault
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is a long-time advocate for victims of child sexual abuse and assault, annually donating resources to local organizations that investigate, prosecute, and provide healing services.
Our national child sexual assault legal team offers an enhanced level of victim support and discretion. Coupled with our accomplished and seasoned trial lawyers, we work with experts who know the institutions where assault occurred and are survivors of assault themselves.
Survivors are getting a renewed chance at justice. New state laws are allowing victims to seek legal action and compensation. In New York and New Jersey, even victims who may have been previously time-barred from suing abusers or the institutions they represented now have the opportunity to file a lawsuit. Survivors can bring a claim even if the abuse occurred decades ago, or if a prior lawsuit was filed but dismissed as time-barred.
Adult Victims of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault leaves lasting trauma, often affecting survivors for decades. Adult victims may have the option to pursue civil lawsuits against not only the perpetrators but also the institutions that enabled or failed to prevent the abuse—such as workplaces, universities, prisons, rideshare services, Catholic, Baptist and Mormon churches, hospitals, and more.
Even if the perpetrator was not criminally convicted, you may still have the right to seek justice through a civil case. However, the statute of limitations for adult survivors can be significantly different than that for child victims, making it crucial to act promptly. You can learn more about those statutes of limitations here. If you or someone you love has survived sexual assault, contact one of our sexual assault attorneys as soon as possible to discuss your options.
Frequent Settings of Assault
Trusted institutions and companies may be responsible for the damage of sexual abuse that occurred within them. Often, the complaints of children were ignored or time barred. And for adults, employers, hospitals or companies may have failed to protect them from sexual assault. For these victims, the trauma of the assault may last for decades. However, they may be able to get justice. Some frequent places where sexual assault include:
Filing a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Survivors are getting a renewed chance at justice. New state laws are allowing victims to seek legal action and compensation. Survivors can bring a claim even if the abuse occurred decades ago, or if a prior lawsuit was filed but dismissed as time-barred. Our guide to these laws can help you learn about your state.
How Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel can help survivors of child sex abuse
Seek justice with the help of our experienced attorneys. We’ve battled institutions and corporate giants on behalf of individuals like you for over 20 years, aggressively fighting those responsible for injury and wrongful death caused by wrongdoing and fraud. If you are an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse, we can help. Email our lawyers or call 800.226.9800. Contact is kept confidential.
