Facing an abuser in court is extremely frightening, and many avoid taking legal action because they cannot face their abuser again. Whether you must face the abuser in court may depend on what kind of legal action you take. Generally, sexual abuse victims have to face...
There’s often a hesitance in the legal community to have sexual abuse survivors testify about what happened. With this and other serious crimes, having to testify can re-traumatize the victim, bringing up terrible experiences in detail. Depending on whether the case...
After sexual abuse or sexual assault happens, the survivor is left with an immense potential for damages. Depending on what happened to them, they could face lifelong effects that cause flashbacks, make it hard to move forward with their lives, or result in expensive...
In 2022, New York State passed a law called the Adult Survivors Act modeled on its Child Victims Act. The Child Victim’s Act previously extended the statute of limitations for sexual assault claims by people assaulted as minors and created a “lookback” window, during...
Sexual abuse can be an extremely difficult thing to overcome. While getting justice through the legal system can help victims get a sense of closure, the process is known for being difficult. Depending on when you report the abuse and the evidence available, the...
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse commonly experience long-lasting emotional and physical trauma. When seeking justice and compensation for the abuse, they usually want to know the average settlement in these lawsuits. While the settlement in any case depends on its...
