From the time you turn 18, you have 22 years to proceed with a lawsuit if you were sexually abused at Coastal Valley Academy or any other youth detention facility in California. This is the normal statute of limitations, which is based on a set number of years, beginning from when you are the age of consent. But the statute of limitations to sue Coastal Valley Academy for sexual abuse may be extended under the discovery rule. This is a law that refers to the discovery of an injury long into the future, when the victim has already exceeded the deadline to sue the negligent party.
Due to these complications, we spend quite a bit of time advising clients on the exact deadline for a Coastal Valley Academy sexual abuse lawsuit. In addition, it’s likely that you have other questions you would like to ask when it comes to your rights and legal options. We are happy to help, so contact us anytime to schedule a free case review.
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Statute of Limitations for a Coastal Valley Academy Sexual Assault Lawsuit
When people ask how long you have to sue Coastal Valley Academy for sexual abuse, the general answer is up until you are 40 years old, meaning you have 22 years to file a lawsuit, starting from your 18<th birthday. The extended timeline is important for adult survivors of sexual abuse, as it can take many years before someone is ready to talk about traumatic events from their childhood.
Considering that someone may be older than 40 by the time they want to proceed with a sexual abuse lawsuit, what are the legal options if you are past the statute of limitations for a lawsuit?
Can I Sue Coastal Valley Academy if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
Under the discovery rule, you may be eligible for a Costal Valley Academy sexual assault lawsuit even if you are older than 40.
Consider a situation where a juvenile hall inmate is sexually assaulted time and time again by a probation officer. He suppresses his anger and disgust and does his best to get through his sentence. Once he is released, he continues to push away memories of the abuse, but over time, the trauma develops into a series of mental health disorders. Eventually, he gets help from a counselor, who connects the dots between his psychological issues and sexual assault at a juvenile hall. It’s at this point that an emotional injury from sexual abuse is discovered, and the victim has 5 years to sue for his abuser and the County of San Luis Obispo if their negligence was a contributing factor in the harm he suffered.
How to File a Coastal Valley Academy Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit
Filing a class action lawsuit is a complicated process, so we recommend that you contact a lawyer that’s experienced with class action claims against government institutions. However, we understand why many people are interested in this type of lawsuit. It’s efficient for many people to file a single legal action, especially when there is potential for hundreds or thousands of victims. Due to the number of plaintiffs and abuse accusations, these lawsuits have very high success rates.
However, a Coastal Valley Academy class action lawsuit may not be in your best interest, based on the circumstances in your case. There are times when filing a lawsuit by yourself and asking for your own day in court is the best option. That’s why the Coastal Valley Academy sexual abuse lawyers at our law firm would like to meet with you. During a free consultation, you can learn more about the class action process and make sure this is the right course of action if you are seeking justice for incidents of sexual abuse at Coastal Valley Academy.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Are you in need of legal advice from a
Coastal Valley Academy sexual abuse attorney? If so, don’t hesitate to contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can provide you with a free consultation on your rights and legal options, and help you determine the best way to move forward. Have a case that’s already in progress? No problem – our attorneys are happy to evaluate your lawsuit and provide you with a free second opinion.
We are a contingency-based law firm, so there’s nothing for you to pay if you’d like us to represent you. Instead, we have a Zero Fee Guarantee policy, where the party you are suing pays for legal fees. Since our expenses are included in your settlement check, we don’t make a penny unless we win your case.
The lawyers of Normandie are here to help in any way we can, so please reach out to us at your earliest convenience.
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