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Sexual child abuse is a devastating and horrific crime that no child should ever have to face. Tragically, about one in ten children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. There’s nothing that can be done to make up for the harm that these children suffer, but each survivor deserves the chance to fight for justice against their abuser.
While the justice system attempts to help victims of sexual child abuse get justice, things don’t always work out that way in practice. Sometimes, there isn’t enough evidence to convict the abuser in criminal court. Even if a conviction is reached, there may be no compensation available to give the victim financial relief. That’s why, if you or your child were the victim of child sexual abuse, you should consider filing a child sexual abuse lawsuit.
Child sexual abuse includes any kind of sexual contact or behavior involving a minor. This might include flashing, touching, forcing the child to touch, showing sexual images, and any kind of sexual action involving the child. This type of abuse is incredibly damaging, and that damage often leaves signs that may include:
These are only some of the many signs a child may be being sexually abused. If you have any reason to think a child may be being sexually abused, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you have reason to believe a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you are under the age of 48, it’s not too late to file a suit for child sexual abuse. Victims of child abuse have thirty years from their 18th birthday to file a lawsuit against their abuser. Don’t miss out on your chance to get financial relief for the suffering you’ve endured. Talk to a child sexual abuse lawyer today.
While any adult has the technical capacity to sexually abuse a child, some groups are more likely to be perpetrators of child sexual abuse. This is because of their greater level of access, authority, and control. Common perpetrators of child sexual abuse include:
Child sexual abuse can be incredibly damaging, both physically and mentally. Child sexual abuse lawsuits attempt to compensate victims not only for the concrete expense of medical and therapy bills but also for the emotional suffering the victim endured and continues to face. If you or your child suffered child sexual abuse, you may be awarded some or all of the following damages:
After a child has been sexually abused, getting a conviction of the abuser through the criminal justice system can be an essential part of healing and protecting others. However, there are some things a criminal conviction won’t do. A criminal conviction won’t pay for the medical costs and therapy bills associated with the abuse, not to mention the emotional toll.
If you or your child have faced child sexual abuse, a personal injury lawsuit may be your best option for getting justice. A child sexual abuse attorney can help you file a lawsuit to fight back against your abuser.