The Catholic Church is one of the largest religious organizations in the world, with churches, schools, charity organizations, and many other entities in just about every country. Catholic schools, in particular, are essential to providing a loving and supportive environment to children, based on the values taught by the Church. Sadly, many of these schools served as a place of torture and lifelong trauma for children who were sexually abused by priests, nuns, counselors, and other adults that were supposed to take care of them.
Even worse, countless church officials and school administrators took great pains to conceal incidents of Cathode school sexual abuse. Paying off victims, talking parents out of going to the police, and moving the abuser from one parish to another were all common practice in the Catholic Church for many years. In the last twenty years or so, victims have come forward with their tragic stories and demanded justice for the abuse they were forced to endure.
If you are one of these victims, you may be looking for representation from a Catholic school sex abuse lawyer in the Los Angeles area. But you may be experiencing financial hardship and need extra funds to get by until you receive your compensation award. Perhaps you have been looking into the option of taking out a loan, including the possibility of a cash advance from your attorney.
Can I get a Cash Advance on my Catholic School Sexual Abuse Case?
Yes, we may be able to provide you with an early settlement loan if you have grounds for a Catholic school sexual abuse lawsuit. This is legal in California, by the way, though there are strict rules and guidelines that must be followed by both the client and their attorney. For example, lawyers can only issue a loan when the claimant fully agrees to retain their services on a legal case. In addition, there must be a contract in writing that clearly explains the loan terms and conditions.
During a free case review, we can go over all the applicable terms with you and ensure that this is the action you want to take.
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What is the Amount I can Receive from a Pre-Settlement Loan?
How much we can lend you as a cash advance depends on many issues that are specific to your case, including the amount you can potentially recover from a child sexual abuse lawsuit. Your payment will include a variety of damages, such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and lost wages or income opportunities. We would need to speak with you in person and get to know the details of your case in order to determine an approximate case value. To start the process, all you have to do is contact us and schedule a time to meet with a Catholic school sex abuse attorney.
Can I Borrow from a Lawsuit Funding Company?
Yes, this is a route you can explore if you’re in need of money to make ends meet while you’re waiting for a lawsuit to settle. But we strongly recommend that you consider other options before you go down this road. Initially, everything seems great when you look at the terms and realize that you can quickly obtain a loan for the projected value of your settlement from a Catholic school sex abuse lawsuit. There’s no need to pay back the loan until you receive compensation, which is another great benefit.
But here’s what many people don’t realize; the interest rates on these loans accrue over time, which is concerning when it can take two or more years to get paid on these cases. That means your rate of interest may be 50% or more by the time your case is settled. As a result, you may end up owing much more than you thought and have trouble making repayments on the loan. You often see this with payday loans and high interest credit cards, and it’s a very real problem for many injury victims that have signed on with lawsuit funding companies.
Before you reach out to a private lender, please consider a free consultation with the attorneys of Normandie Law Firm. We may be able to offer you a pre-settlement loan against your sex abuse lawsuit against a Catholic school or diocese.
My Lawyer won’t give Me a Loan against my Lawsuit – What are my Options?
It can be quite frustrating to know that your lawyer is allowed to provide you with a cash advance, but they are simply refusing to do so. Frankly, it’s within every law firm’s discretion to avoid making cash advances against a prospective settlement. But you have rights as well, including the right to find a new lawyer that can offer you a pre-settlement loan on a Catholic school sexual assault case. On the other hand, switching your lawyer is not something you should do on a whim.
That’s why our law firm offers free second opinions for claimants who are unhappy with their current legal representative. Ultimately, the decision to change law firms is up to you; our job is to evaluate your case and help you choose the best course of action. This is a free service, by the way, so you don’t have to worry about the cost of speaking with a sex abuse lawsuit attorney at our law firm. Simply give us a call if you’d like to schedule a free second opinion on your case.
Average Case Value of a Catholic School Sex Abuse Lawsuit
If we look at sex abuse lawsuits against schools, religious organizations, foster care agencies, and other entities responsible for protecting children, we would say settlements of $1 million and above is certainly possible with these cases. Even on the lower end, it’s not unusual to see values of $500,000 or more on behalf of child abuse victims.
You may have seen verdicts and settlements that are in the $10,000,000 to $50,000,000 range, but please keep in mind that these amounts are usually associated with class action lawsuits. These are legal actions filed by multiple victims that have been harmed by the same defendant. Thus, if you and other victims suffered sex abuse at the hands of the same abuser, diocese, school administration, etc., forming a class action may be an option that we can help you explore.
How Much Time is Needed to Settle these Cases?
These are highly sensitive and complex lawsuits, often involving multiple incidents that have taken place over one or more years. Though our goal is to complete the case resolution process in 6 months, many of these cases take one or more years from start to finish. That doesn’t count the time that may be needed if your case proceeds to a trial. It should be noted that most sex abuse claims are settled privately between the two sides, but nevertheless, it can take considerable time and effort to recover a settlement on behalf of a sexual assault victim, especially when a major institution like the Catholic Church is involved.
Statute of Limitations for Cases of Childhood Sexual Assault
The state of California provides adult survivors of child sexual abuse with a generous amount of time to pursue a lawsuit. According to Assembly Bill 218, you have up to the age of 40 (or 22 years after turning the age of majority) to sue any individuals or entities that are liable for your injuries. You also have 5 years from the date of discovery to file a lawsuit, which means you did not recognize the effects of sexual abuse while you were in Catholic school until a much later time in your life. Your statute of limitations is based on whichever date is later, which we can help you determine during a free, private consultation.
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Frankly, there’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to how someone should deal with the effects of being sexually abused as a child. The important thing is to understand the options that are available to you, which may include a lawsuit for monetary compensation. If this is the right course of action for you and your loved ones, the sex abuse lawyers of Normandie can help you obtain justice from the parties that have caused you harm and suffering.
Our law firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no out of pocket cost to you when you hire us to represent you. Our payment comes directly from the other party and paid to us as a part of your settlement. So, you will not have to pay a single penny in legal fees if we don’t win your case, which is our promise to you under the Zero Fee Guarantee.
We look forward to advising you of your rights and being a part of your journey to recover. Please contact our office to schedule a free case evaluation if you are a victim of Catholic school sexual abuse.
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