You have twenty-two years to file a sexual abuse lawsuit; there is also a five-year discovery period that applies to Tuolumne County MLRJDF sexual assault cases and other cases of child sex abuse. Tuolumne County MLRJDF, like many other juvenile halls and similar establishments, have a history of sexual abuse. Under California law, victims of sexual abuse may still have the right to sue even if many years have passed since the abuse occurred.
If you have thought about possibly filing a Tuolumne County MLRJDF sexual abuse lawsuit, you might have questions about how long you have to sue Tuolumne County MLRJDF for sexual abuse. In the following sections, you will find general information about the time that you have to pursue your claim.
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The Statute of Limitations to Sue Tuolumne County MLRJDF for Sexual Abuse
A statute of limitations determines the total length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claimants do not file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to sue entirely. Because of this, it is essential that claimants take action as soon as possible. Claims of child sex abuse are subject to a twenty-two-year statute of limitations, with a five-year discovery period. Claimants must file within this timeframe to preserve their right to sue.
More Information on the Amount of Time You Have to File a Lawsuit against Tuolumne County MLRJDF for Sexual Abuse
As mentioned above, since these cases consist of child sex abuse, they are subject to a twenty-two-year statute of limitations with a five-year discovery rule. The statute of limitations starts when the claimant turns eighteen-years-old; therefore, claimants have until the age of forty (twenty-two-years after the age of eighteen) to file their lawsuits. What about the discovery rule? The discovery rule allows victims five years to file their claims even if they are no longer within the original twenty-two-year statute of limitations. In other words, victims who finally unblock the memory of the abuse or gain an understanding of the extent of the harm caused by the abuse, whether it was through intense therapy or counseling, for example, will have five years from the date that they made the discovery to pursue their claims. They can sue even if they are passed the age of forty.
Can I Sue Tuolumne County MLRJDF if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
This depends on the specific circumstances that led you to miss the original twenty-two-year filing deadline. If you missed the filing deadline because you had not discovered the abuse or the harm resulting from the abuse, whether it was because of repressed memories, trauma blocks, etc., then you may still have the right to sue under the five-year-discovery rule. Under the discovery rule, you could still sue if the original statute of limitations has passed but you recently discovered the abuse.
If you knew of the abuse and the resulting harm but failed to take action within the statute of limitations, you will not be able to file a claim. Similarly, if you discovered the abuse at a later time but failed to take action within the five years allowed by the discovery rule, then you wil not be able to file a claim.
The only possible exception to this is if you missed the deadline to file because of the incompetence, negligence, or malpractice of the lawyer handling your case. Even then, you must petition the court, and there is no guarantee that you will be allowed to file your claim.
To ensure that you do not miss the deadline that applies to your claim, you should reach out to our team and request to speak with a Tuolumne County MLRJDF sexual abuse attorney today.
Can I Participate in a Tuolumne County MLRJDF Class Action Lawsuit?
Yes, you could participate in a Tuolumne County MLRJDF sexual abuse class action lawsuit. Because sexual abuse is so common in these establishments, many class actions arise against owners/operators. Of course, these lawsuits are also subject to strict deadlines. For more information about how to participate in a class action lawsuit on this case, contact us today.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm
If you are ready to discuss your legal options with our Tuolumne County MLRJDF sexual abuse lawyers, contact us at your earliest convenience. We have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to get justice. We offer free legal services; these include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim.
Our Zero-Fee Guarantee ensures that you will never pay upfront costs. Since we work on contingency, you will not pay anything unless your claim is successful.
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