You have 22 years from the time you are 18 years old to file a sexual abuse lawsuit against the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center. However, this is not the only standard that’s used to determine the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against High Desert JDAC for sexual abuse. Some claimants may be eligible for a lawsuit under the discovery rule, which gives you 5 years to file a High Desert JDAC sexual assault lawsuit from the date of realizing the physical or emotional damage of sexual abuse.
As a victim of child abuse, there is a lot of ground to cover when it comes to your rights and legal options. Please contact the High Desert JDAC sexual abuse lawyers of Normandie to schedule a free, confidential case review.
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How Long You have to Sue High Desert JDAC for Sexual Abuse
Generally, the statute of limitations to sue High Desert JDAC for sexual abuse is based on your age, since you have 22 years after your 18th birthday to file a lawsuit. In other words, your right to file a lawsuit is cut off once you reach 40 years of age.
The problem here is that it can take many years, perhaps several decades, for a victim to confront what was done to them and seek help for their trauma-based injuries. If you are already over 40 by the time you seek help, what happens then? Have you lost the right to sue High Desert JDAC for monetary compensation?
Can I Sue High Desert JDAC if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
Yes, according to the state’s 5-year discovery rule, you may have grounds for a child sexual abuse lawsuit, even if you are over 40 years old. The discovery rule was put into place with the recognition that children are unable to emotionally or intellectually process traumatic events. Usually, they repress any memories of the abuse and try to forget that it ever happened.
But trying to run from the anger, guilt, and shame associated with sexual abuse is impossible in the long run. That’s why so many of these individuals suffer from one or more mental health conditions, like eating disorders, depression, panic attacks, and sexual dysfunctions. Generally, it takes therapy or some other form of medical intervention before the victim connects incidents of sexual abuse with their current injuries / health issues.
Once they discover how these problems are related to the abuse they endured at a youth detention center, they can finally begin to heal from their wounds and live the quality of life they deserve. In addition, they also have 5 years to sue for monetary damages like medical expenses and pain suffering. For more information on your right to file a lawsuit under the discovery rule, please reach out to a High Desert JDAC sexual abuse attorney.
Can You Help Me File a High Desert JDAC Class Action Lawsuit?
Yes, we can help you file a class action lawsuit for sexual abuse at High Desert JDAC. This is a popular choice among juvenile hall inmates, as each of these facilities may have hundreds, if not thousands, of victims that are eligible for a lawsuit. Therefore, it may be to everyone’s advantage to join together in one single lawsuit. Then again, each claimant has unique circumstances that must be examined in order to determine the best way to move forward. For some people, filing a lawsuit on their own (personal injury lawsuit) may be for the best.
Please give us a call if you are interested in filing a High Desert JDAC sexual abuse class action lawsuit. Aside from learning about the legal procedures, you should also discuss whether a class action is in your best interest. No matter what you decide, we are here to guide you every step of the way, so please make some time to speak with one of our attorneys.
Lawyers with Experience in High Desert JDAC Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Our law firm is ready to help if you need legal advice as someone who was sexually abused at a California juvenile detention facility. Even if you filed a lawsuit already, perhaps you would benefit from a second opinion on your case.
Aside from a free case evaluation or free second opinion, we protect our clients with the Zero Fee Guarantee. You pay $0 in legal fees, even if your case goes to trial. That’s because we charge the defendant for the cost of representing you, which we only recover by winning your case.
Please don’t wait to contact us and learn about the legal actions that are available to you. Contact Normandie Law Firm and speak to an experienced High Desert JDAC sexual assault lawsuit attorney.
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