Victim advocacy groups can be a great resource for survivors of sexual abuse and can be instrumental in encouraging victims to pursue civil litigation with our lawyers’ help. Victim advocacy groups are not actively involved in sexual abuse lawsuits. These groups can...
Being nude in a private setting in front of a child is not inherently sexual, and it’s not necessarily illegal. Context is extremely important in these situations, and our lawyers can help parents identify early signs of sexual abuse or grooming. Parents who get...
Survivors can successful influence legal reforms for sexual abuse and advocate for extended statutes of limitations, stricter rules for institutional liability, and lookback windows for previously expired claims. Filing a lawsuit and being public about your case can...
In response to sexual abuse litigation, a diocese might declare bankruptcy. As a victim, you need to know what that means for your civil sexual abuse lawsuit and your access to damages. When a diocese files for bankruptcy, any litigation involving the diocese pauses...
We go to the hospital when we are feeling at our worst, and we depend on doctors and medical staff to care for us. Unfortunately, some patients do not always get the care they need. Instead, medical staff may cause harm, including sexual abuse. If this happens, call a...
When a victim dies by suicide because of the abuse they endured, survivors may have a wrongful death claim. These are complicated and emotionally challenging cases, and it helps to have a compassionate, experienced lawyer by your side. You might be able to hold an...
