Were you sexually abused by a staff member while staying at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center? Are you the family member of a current or former Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center inmate, who was subjected to sexual abuse? Tragically, incidents of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and assault and battery are very common in juvenile hall programs throughout the country.
Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center provides temporary housing for youths who are awaiting adjudication by the juvenile court system. Others are waiting to be tried in the criminal courts, but are unable to be housed at the county jail due to their age. The facility is meant to provide troubled youths with a safe and secure environment, where they develop the skills and discipline to succeed once they are back in society.
Unfortunately, many youth detention centers are plagued with abusive employees and negligent administrators who consistently ignore complaints of sexual abuse. Perhaps you or your loved one lived with the scars of sexual assault for many years and are now ready to learn about your rights and legal options. Our law firm is here to answer your questions and help you determine the best way to move forward. Contact Normandie Law Firm and schedule a free consultation with a juvenile hall abuse lawsuit attorney.
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Can I Sue Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center for Sexual Abuse?
Yes, you can sue if you were sexually abused by a staff member at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. You can file a lawsuit against the person that committed the abuse, but you may also have a case against the agency in charge of the abuser. That means you may have the right to sue Cook County for negligence and/or misconduct that enabled someone to take advantage of you.
As sexual abuse attorneys, we are used to shocking levels of neglect at places like Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. Employees with dozens of abuse complaints are allowed to keep their jobs, while victims are threatened into silence. If they do go ahead with a complaint, they are subjected to assault and battery by other inmates and staff members, while the facility administrators look the other way. They may even hide or destroy documents and other evidence that indicates sexual misconduct by one of their employees.
Failing to take decisive action when there are allegations of child abuse is grounds for a lawsuit, which we can talk to you about in more detail during a free case review. If you are interested in suing Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, please schedule a time to speak with one of our legal experts.
Can I File a Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Class Action Lawsuit?
Yes, you can file a class action lawsuit for sexual abuse against a juvenile detention center if you would like to join a legal action with other child victims. Some of these lawsuits are filed by thousands of former inmates, while others include just 12 members. Either way, there are clear benefits to filing a lawsuit as a group, since it’s hard to deny that there was a culture of sexual abuse when so many people are coming forward with similar stories. That’s why most of these cases result in high payouts for the victims, though of course, you are splitting the settlement with all the other members.
It’s important to understand exactly what you’re getting into when you decide to embark on a legal action. That’s why you should speak with one of our attorneys, who can advise you on the pros and cons of joining a class action lawsuit and ensure that doing so is in your best interest. To speak with a Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center class action lawyer, contact our office.
What is the Average Value of a Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Lawsuit?
On average, settlement values for a juvenile hall sexual assault lawsuit are between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000. For a sexual harassment lawsuit against Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, the average case value is anywhere from $400,000 to $2,000,000.
Case values are much higher for class action lawsuits, meaning you are joining a lawsuit with many others who were sexually abused by a probation officer or another employee. A Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center class action claim may be worth $500,000,000 or more, depending on the number of class members.
Keep in mind that the amount of compensation from a sexual abuse lawsuit is specific to you and the details of your case. On the one hand, we understand how helpful it can be to understand the average case value of a Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center lawsuit. But the bigger question is how much you are entitled to as a victim of sexual abuse, which we can assist you with at our law firm.
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Juvenile Hall Abuse Lawsuit?
Based on similar lawsuits we have resolved in the past, we estimate that it takes 12 months on average to settle a lawsuit for sexual misconduct at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. However, the actual timeline can vary from just a few months to 3 or more years. It should be noted that most cases do take around 1 to 2 years due to the complications of suing a government entity.
How long it takes to settle a Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center inmate abuse lawsuit also depends on whether you are filing a personal injury or class action claim. As a general rule, class action lawsuits take longer – probably one and a half to 2 years – and this is due to the additional requirements that must be met in order for a case to be classified as a class action.
If we find that it’s necessary to try your case in court, settling your case will take 3 or more years. However, trials are necessary in less than 5% of all child sexual abuse lawsuits, so it’s very likely that a settlement can be negotiated privately between you and Cook County.
Statute of Limitations to Sue Cook County
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
As a victim of sexual abuse, you have 22 years from the legal age of adulthood to file a lawsuit against Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. In California, the age of majority is 18, so by adding 18 and 22, you can figure out that you have up until your 40th birthday to file a claim for monetary damages.
So, if you are older than 40, is it too late to seek justice through the civil courts? Or, is there a way you can ask for an extension past the normal statute of limitations for a child sexual abuse lawsuit?
Can I Sue Childhood Sexual Abuse if I am Over 40?
It’s possible to file a Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center lawsuit past the age of 40 if there is a delayed discovery of injuries that resulted from sexual abuse.
The discovery rule recognizes the fact that children tend to suppress incidents like sexual abuse, which are extremely confusing and traumatic. As a result, most juvenile inmates do not come forward when they are being victimized by a juvenile hall staff member. Instead, they push away memories of what happened, and over time, the cycle of repression causes all sorts of mental health issues. In particular, depression, suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, anger management issues, and drug / alcohol abuse are extremely common in those who were sexually abused as children.
The majority of victims struggle for many years with these injuries until they seek help from a therapist. This is how they “discover” the link between their emotional injuries and the abuse they suffered at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.
The discovery of abuse-related injuries gives you 5 years to file a lawsuit, no matter how old you are. Thus, you may still have the opportunity to sue for emotional distress, pain and suffering, and other forms of compensation. To find out more about your right to sue Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center for sexual abuse, contact us today.
Talk to a Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Sexual Abuse Lawyer
If you are in need of sexual abuse lawsuit information due to negligence and misconduct at Cook County, look no further than Normandie Law Firm. We have a skilled and experienced team of child sexual assault lawyers, who are ready to advise you of your legal options.
We are a contingency-based law firm, so you will never pay out of pocket if you choose to go ahead with a lawsuit. Our expenses are a part of the settlement you receive from Cook County, so the only way we get paid is by winning your lawsuit. You can take advantage of our Zero Fee Guarantee by giving us a call and scheduling a free case evaluation. If you already filed a lawsuit, we can also offer you a free second opinion.
To discuss your case with a lawyer who can sue for sexual abuse at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
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