Sexual abuse victims who contact Normandie Law Firm are pleased to learn that it takes 6 to 8 months for a New Horizons Academy sexual abuse lawsuit case to settle. This time estimate covers many typical cases and is based on extensive experience handling cases against New Horizons Academy and other California juvenile facilities where minors suffered sexual abuse. However, it will take longer for a New Horizons Academy sexual assault case to settle because of the added complexities. Victims wishing to join a class action with other victims should know that settling a New Horizons Academy sexual abuse class action lawsuit will take several years to complete.
If you suffered sexual abuse or sexual assault while at the New Horizons Academy as a minor, please contact Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Our caring staff is here to answer your questions about sexual abuse lawsuits and provide the information you need to make a wise and well-informed choice about seeking a settlement for the abuse you suffered. In addition, our team will schedule a free consultation with a successful sex abuse lawyer to discuss the details of your abuse privately. They will then provide a professional evaluation of the legal merit of the case and advise you if you have grounds for a New Horizons Academy sexual abuse lawsuit or to sue New Horizons Academy for the sexual assault you suffered while in their care.
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How Many Years Does It Take To Settle A New Horizons Academy Abuse Lawsuit?
Many childhood sexual abuse victims have suffered for years or even decades with the guilt, shame, and pain of what they endured at New Horizons Academy. Only after years of counseling are they ready to face their abuser and hold them accountable for the harm they caused. But they also want to move on as soon as possible. So they quickly ask our staff how many years does it take to settle a New Horizon Academy abuse lawsuit.
After years of handling sexual abuse lawsuits, the staff at Normandie Law Firm is confident in stating to potential clients that it takes 6 to 8 months to settle a New Horizons Academy if we are representing a single victim. However, it will take one or two years to settle a New Horizons Academy sex abuse lawsuit that is more complicated or has multiple victims. Most victims find it comforting to learn that in less than 40 weeks, they could have their New Horizons Academy sex abuse lawsuit completed and focus on building a stable and secure life.
Understanding The Difference Between Sexual Abuse And Sexual Assault
Victims of childhood sexual assault or abuse need to understand that these are legally considered different violations against a victim, especially a child. Even though both involved forced sexual acts against a minor, sexual abuse is regarded as the more aggressive or brutal violation due to the added violence of the act. Many victims of sexual assault suffer severe injuries, damage to reproductive organs, unwanted pregnancies, or sexually transmitted diseases that require lengthy medical treatment.
Due to the violent nature of sexual abuse, the victims often receive a more significant settlement than those who suffered sexual abuse. The added funds compensate for the increased medical cost associated with the injuries. Acts that are classified as sexual assault include:
- Rape
- Sodomy
- Oral copulation
- Sexual penetration that is not considered intercourse
- Forcing a minor to participate in prostitution
- Involving a minor in pornography
While the acts of sexual abuse rarely include the level of violence included in the acts listed above, they do result in trauma and emotional scars that can last a lifetime. Some of the most common acts of sexual abuse include but are not limited to:
- Any unwanted touching of the victim with particular focus on areas including the breasts, groin area, genitals, or buttocks
- Forcing the victim to touch their abuser in a sexual manner, such as groping or fondling
- Exposing yourself to a minor
- Making lewd or sexually explicate comments to a minor
- Forcing the victim to masturbate while the abuser watches
- Making the victim watch their abuser masturbate
In addition, because these acts involve a minor, they are classified as forced sex acts against a minor. This can increase the amount of the settlement awarded to a minor who was sexually abused or assaulted as compared to what an adult might receive for similar abuse or assault.
Experience Is Priceless
When you speak to legal professionals about the time needed to settle a New Horizons Academy sex abuse lawsuit, you will get a variety of answers. Some will quote unrealistic estimates, such as it takes 12 to 15 weeks to settle a New Horizons Academy sex abuse lawsuit. Others will err on the side of caution and tell you it will take two years to settle any New Horizons Academy sexual abuse lawsuit. And while these time frames are vital, it is just as critical to evaluate the expertise of the team providing them.
At Normandie Law Firm, our staff provides decades of combined experience handling sexual abuse lawsuits against California juvenile facilities. Our record and reputation tell you that our experience makes the difference and that we will secure a fair and full settlement as quickly as possible.
You Can Afford The Best Legal Team In California
The payment policy at Normandie Law Firm has been created to ensure that all sexual abuse and sexual assault victims can get the best legal services in the region. When you hire our firm, there are no upfront fees or expenses to be paid. We only get paid after delivering the settlement needed to cover your legal expenses and other costs related to your sexual abuse and the issues it caused. And if we fail to win your New Horizons Academy sex abuse lawsuit, you owe us nothing.
Our pledge to each client is that we will never give up until their case is completed and they have the settlement and justice they deserve. In addition, we want to demonstrate our confidence that we will win the case by offering to work for free if we fail. Please get in touch with our office today to request your free consultation with an expert Normandie Law Firm sexual abuse lawyer to discuss your case.
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