Unfortunately, sexual abuse is very common in youth camps. Youth can suffer abuse at the hands of youth camp staff and other trusted adults. Youth can also be abused by other youth. This abuse can have lasting physical, mental, and emotional harm on victims, so much that different aspects of their adult lives could be affected. If you were sexually abused at Camp Tujunga, you could pursue a child sex abuse claim. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our team has decades of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims, including child sex abuse claims against youth camps. Please, let us fight for your right to justice!
Examples of Sex Abuse
Unfortunately, child sex abuse at these youth camps is very common. Youth suffer abuse at the hands of staff and other youth. The sexual abuse that victims could suffer could include the following
- Rape
- Attempted rape
- Sodomy
- Penetration with objects
- Oral sex (performing or forcing the victim to perform)
- Forcing the victim to perform any sexual act
- Forced kissing on the lips, mouth, or anywhere on the body
- Groping, fondling, and any unwanted touching
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Injuries Resulting from Child Sex Abuse
Victims of child sex abuse are likely to suffer significant physical, mental, and emotional injuries. Although every incident of child sex abuse is different, the harm that victims could suffer could include the following:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Unwanted pregnancies
- Complications related to pregnancy
- Injuries to genitals
- Injuries to reproductive organs
- Fractures, laceration, and other injuries resulting from the use of force or a struggle during the assault
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic
- Depression
- Fear
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- Increased risk of self-harm
Can I Sue for Child Sex Abuse Suffered at Camp Tujunga?
Yes, you could have the right to sue. These youth camps have the duty to keep all youth safe while they are at the camp. All staff must be subjected to background checks, training, supervision, etc. There must also be clear policies and procedures in place. Unfortunately, when youth is abused by staff, they can be afraid to speak up because they have been threatened by further abuse or believe they will be ignored. When there is abuse between youth (i.e., youth is sexually abusing other youth), staff must act quickly to prevent further abuse; they must increase supervision, increase surveillance, separate youth, and sometimes remove the attacking youth from the premises.
Often, the abuse goes unnoticed or ignored. Sometimes, the abuse is covered up. If you were a victim of child sex abuse at Camp Tujunga, it is important that you reach out to our lawyers as soon as possible. Our lawyers can help you file a lawsuit and recover the compensation that you are owed.
Can I Recover Compensation for Child Sex Abuse?
Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation. What could you recover? Some of the categories of compensations available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
How much can I recover? Child sex abuse cases can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $5 million. Ultimately, the value of these claims is based on the details surrounding the claim, including the type of abuse that occurred, the specific injuries suffered, the permanency of the injuries, and the emotional/mental harm caused by abuse, etc.
Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to providing our clients with the maximum recovery available for their claims. Whether our team has to take your claim to trial or negotiate a settlement out of court, you can trust that our lawyers will always do everything possible to secure the highest recovery available for their Camp Tujunga child sex abuse claims.
For more information about the compensation that you could recover if your lawsuit is successful, contact us today!
How Long Do I Have to File My Claim?
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or a deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue for the harm suffered. Because of this, it is important that claimants understand the deadline that applies to their claims.
Under California law (AB218), victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty to file their lawsuits. In addition, this law provides a five-year discovery rule, meaning that claimants can file their claims even past the age of forty, given that they file within five years of discovering the harm caused by the abuse.
If you find yourself unsure of the time that you have to pursue your child sex abuse claim, contact us today. Our team is ready to help you file your claim on time!
Contact the Normandie Law Firm as Soon Today!
If you suffered sexual abuse during your time at Camp Tujunga, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our team is fully committed to fighting to get justice for the victims of child sex abuse. We are committed to keeping our legal services accessible to all, so we offer free case evaluations, specifically free consultations and free second opinions. Our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – and to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for our legal services. Since we work on contingency, our clients will not pay anything unless their claims are successful.
Contact us today to learn more about how our team can help you file your youth camp sexual abuse claim.
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