As the adult victim of childhood Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse, you need to know that you are not alone. Sadly, many minors were sexually abused at Orange County Youth Guidance Center and many other juvenile facilities in the state. The seasoned and skilled Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to assist you in getting the justice and compensation you deserve for the harm you endured as a child.
Many victims of childhood sexual abuse feel isolated and ashamed because of being sexually abused. Some tried to get help at the Orange County Youth Guidance Center but were ignored and told they were to blame for the trauma they suffered. Please understand that you are not to blame for the Orange County Youth Guidance Center abuse you sustained and that you are the victim of these injustices. Minors should never be forced to accept inappropriate touching, a person groping her breasts, or be forced to kiss or be kissed sexually. No staff member, other minors in the facility, security personnel, or probation officer has the right to take these actions against your will. The staff at Normandie Law Firm is ready to provide you with a lawyer who can sue Orange County Youth Guidance Center for these violations.
Please contact our office today to learn more about making your voice heard and holding Orange County Youth Guidance Center accountable for their negligence in protecting you from harm while you were a minor in their care. A Normandie Law Firm Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse attorney will evaluate your claim during a free consultation to determine if you have grounds for an Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse lawsuit and explain how you can proceed. But please reach out to our staff immediately. They are available 24/7 to assist you and ensure you are not approaching the time limit to file your lawsuit to secure the compensation and justice you deserve.
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Understanding The Statute Of Limitations
Victims of childhood sexual abuse and Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual assault need to know that there is a time limit to file a lawsuit against the facility and your abuser. The time you have to file your claim with the court system is called the Statute of Limitations and is strictly enforced. If you wait too long to seek justice and the Statute of Limitations on your case has expired, then the Normandie Law Firm Orange County Youth Guidance Center abuse lawyers and the Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual assault lawyers will not be able to help you secure the $1,000,000 or more of compensation you could be owed.
Both childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault have the same time limit to file a lawsuit. The case must be presented to the court by the time the victim reaches the age of 40. If you are past 40 and try to file a sexual Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual assault lawsuit or abuse lawsuit, the case will be denied. Knowing this crucial information, you can understand why it is essential that you contact an Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual molestation lawyer as soon as possible to discuss the details of your case. Our staff is reachable 24/7. So, please reach out now.
Are There Any Exceptions To The Statute Of Limitations?
There is only one exception to the time limit of 40 years old for victims of childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault to file a lawsuit against Orange County Youth Guidance Center. The added time applies only if the victim has recently discovered repressed memories of their abuse or assault at Orange County Youth Guidance Center. Sometimes, a child who cannot comprehend or process painful or upsetting events will force themselves to forget them. It is the only way their young mind can resolve the pain. But at some point, the memories resurface, and they must face the trauma and hardships created by childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault.
This less common set of circumstances often resulted in an adult making the harrowing discovery of their sexual abuse or assault after the age of 40 and unable to take legal action against Orange County Youth Guidance Center. But now, the five-year discovery period allows these victims time to seek legal guidance and pursue the compensation and justice they deserve for being sexually assaulted at Orange County Youth Guidance Center or being sexually abused.
If you have recently made this discovery, please reach out to a Normandie Law Firm childhood sexual assault lawyer or Orange County Youth Guidance Center abuse attorney to discuss the facts of your case. But please do not wait too long to make contact, as the five-year period begins at the date of your discovery.
Important Information About Childhood Sexual Abuse And Sexual Assault
Many minors are unaware of the acts which are defined as sexual abuse or sexual assault. They know they were mistreated at Orange County Youth Guidance Center, but they have difficulty defining what happened. This is not unexpected because adults often have the same issues. They do not understand that some aspects of sexual abuse do not require physical contact between the victim and the abuser. So, it is essential that you know the acts classified as sexual abuse and sexual assault. This information will help you relate the Orange County Youth Guidance Center events to your legal team to ensure you get the justice you deserve.
Acts classified as sexual abuse include:
- Someone in the facility exposing themselves to you
- Being the recipient of lewd or sexually explicate comments
- Having someone forcefully kiss you or make you kiss them in a sexual manner
- Being groped or fondled or made to fondle or grope someone else’s body
- Any inappropriate touching, physical contact, or unwanted physical contact
- Being forced to masturbate while someone watched or being made to watch another person masturbate
If you suffered any of these acts, you were sexually abused at Orange County Youth Guidance Center. You have the right to be compensated for the trauma and harm that resulted from these acts and to hold Orange County Youth Guidance Center accountable for not protecting you from these violations while in care as a minor.
Sexual assault is often much more brutal than sexual abuse. Victims suffer the injustices of being sexually violated as well as many physical injuries ranging from broken bones to permanent damage to reproductive organs or an unwanted pregnancy. The acts typically defined as sexual assault include:
- Sodomy
- Oral copulation
- Rape
- Any sexual penetration other than intercourse
- Being forced to take part in prostitution or pornography
If any of these acts are what you endured at Orange County Youth Guidance Center, please know that the staff at Normandie Law Firm is prepared to assist you in holding the facility accountable for your childhood sexual assault. Don’t hesitate to contact our office today for a free consultation with a skilled Orange County Youth Guidance Center assault lawyer to learn more about the possible value of your case and how to proceed with a lawsuit.
Is It True That An Orange County Youth Guidance Center Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit Can Be Worth More Than $50,000,000?
It might sound unrealistic. However, an Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse class action lawsuit can be worth between $50M and $100M. This is a colossal amount for any lawsuit value, but it will appear much more reasonable once you have a better understanding of class action lawsuits.
A class action case represents many victims who suffered similar losses or harm. The victims have decided to seek compensation as a group in a class action case instead of each pursuing a single-victim lawsuit. In addition, they have agreed to share the settlement value or compensation awarded for the lawsuit. So, each victim listed as a plaintiff in the case will not get $50M or more.
Some larger class action cases will represent thousands of victims, and once the compensation is awarded, many could receive less than if they had undertaken a lawsuit of their own. However, there are many reasons for victims to join a class action, such as feeling less alone or fearful as a group member instead of as the sole victim suing Orange County Youth Guidance Center.
To learn more about current Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse class action lawsuits or how to join one, please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today. Our staff will immediately answer your general questions and schedule a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case with a skilled Orange County Youth Guidance Center class action lawsuit attorney. But don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office quickly, as the Statute of Limitations also applies to class action cases.
What Is The Average Settlement Amount For An Orange County Youth Guidance Center Lawsuit?
As a victim of Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse as a minor in their care, you are sure to want to know that the average lawsuit value in these cases is between $500,000 and $2,000,000. If you were the victim of sexual assault as a child at Orange County Youth Guidance Center, your case could fall in the average range of $1,000,000 to 3,000,000. But it is critical that you know that these are simply the average value of lawsuits that could be similar to yours.
The actual value of each sexual abuse and sexual assault lawsuit is independently determined by evaluating the losses and expenses of the victim. Your legal team will carefully examine all the costs and losses you suffered from the time you were in the care of Orange County Youth Guidance Center and suffered sexual abuse or assault. Items could include medical expenses, therapy, and treatment for emotional harm, lost income for time to attend medical care appointments, loss of income potential, difficulty maintaining employment, or other hardships related to the trauma of your childhood sexual abuse or sexual assault.
It is also critical to know that Normandie Law Firm is well-known for securing our clients’ most robust settlements and compensation. We understand the financial issues you have faced as an adult that stem from your abuse or assault as a child. And we are dedicated to ensuring you are fully compensated for those hardships. Our goal is to help you become financially secure and overcome your pain and trauma as you begin to build the life that was taken from you at Orange County Youth Guidance Center.
Please contact our office today to request a free consultation to discuss your case with a skilled Orange County Youth Guidance Center lawyer. They will provide you with more detailed information specific to the facts of your case to help you determine if an Orange County Youth Guidance Center lawsuit is the solution that will best meet your immediate and long-term needs.
How Long Will It Take To Resolve My Orange County Youth Guidance Center Lawsuit?
Normandie Law Firm is proud to be known for swiftly resolving the Orange County Youth Guidance Center lawsuits of our valued clients. We want to get you the funds you deserve as rapidly as possible so you can finally put the challenges of childhood sexual abuse or assault behind you. If you are the victim of sexual abuse and your case is not overly complex, we estimate it can be resolved in only 6 to 8 months. However, if the case is more complicated, it could require up to 18 months to reach completion.
Cases involving childhood sexual assault typically need from one to two years to be fully resolved. This added time is often due to the added violence and injuries suffered by the victim. If you are seeking compensation as part of an Orange County Youth Guidance Center sexual abuse class action lawsuit, please understand that these are lengthy cases. With many victims represented in a single legal matter, the amount of documentation and detail can be immense. These lawsuits last at least three years; larger class actions can exceed five years before concluding.
Can I Afford To Hire Normandie Law Firm For My Orange County Youth Guidance Center Lawsuit?
The staff at Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to providing justice for all. We never want victims to miss the opportunity to secure justice and the compensation they are owed because they cannot afford to pay legal fees upfront. Our policy never requires payment until your case is completed and you have the compensation to cover your legal expenses. In addition, you owe us nothing if we fail to win your lawsuit and deliver the money you need for these fees.
Please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about the life-changing compensation that could be yours. Our staff is here 24/7 to help you sort through the facts of your case and how to pursue the justice and compensation you deserve for the sexual abuse or assault suffered at Orange County Youth Guidance Center.
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