Do you have a child who was sexually abused or physically assaulted at a KinderCare location in San Bernardino County? Are you a survivor of physical or sexual abuse at a KinderCare center that is partnered with San Bernardino County? Partnerships between a county and the KinderCare program offer a valuable service to people that need low cost child care services. These facilities provide early childhood education for kids between 3 and 5, along with full day child care and before / after school programs for kids as old as 12.
Child care centers should be a place where children feel safe and nurtured, but there are teachers, aides, administrators, bus drivers, and other employees whose mission is to seek out vulnerable victims. That’s why KinderCare organizations have to be vigilant for signs of abuse and neglect by their staff members. Unfortunately, negligence and deliberate misconduct are very common at low cost child care centers, which is why so many children are permanently traumatized from their time at a KinderCare program.
Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of child abuse victims and their loved ones. Our attorneys are more than ready to speak with you and fight to bring you the highest possible settlement in a San Bernardino day care center child abuse lawsuit. Contact out law firm as soon as possible if you or someone you know was physically assaulted or sexually abused at one of these KinderCare locations:
- Redlands KinderCare – 10451 Commerce St, Redlands, CA 92374
- Colton KinderCare – 1730 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324
- Rialto KinderCare – 960 Bloomington Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316
- Barton Road KinderCare – 1609 Calvary Cir, Redlands, CA 92373
- East Highland KinderCare – 7221 Church St, Highland, CA 92346
- Fontana KinderCare – 16149 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335
- Canyon Crest KinderCare – 5445 Canyon Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
- Moreno Valley KinderCare – 11961 Perris Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92557
- Olivewood KinderCare – 23301 Olive Wood Plaza Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
- Heritage Village KinderCare – 13523 Baseline Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
- Riverside KinderCare – 7920 Limonite Ave Ste G, Riverside, CA 92509
- Yucaipa KinderCare – 33788 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
- Mission Grove KinderCare – 7897 Mission Grove Pkwy S, Riverside, CA 92508
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Can I Sue KinderCare for Abusing my Child?
Yes, as the parent of a child that was abused at a KinderCare facility, you have the right to sue for monetary damages, such as mental anguish, pain and suffering, and cost of medical services. Alternatively, you can sue if you are an adult who suffered sexual abuse of physical violence at a child care center that’s operated by KinderCare.
There are many examples of neglect that we come across when we start the investigation process. If you look at program descriptions for these places, they focus on their teacher’s credentials and their innovative education programs, like Early Foundations. But these are not safeguards against dangerous people that want to take advantage of children. That’s why thorough training and supervision is needed to spot the signs of physical and sexual abuse in a KinderCare student.
Administrators must also take any and all abuse allegations seriously and immediately inform the police and the child’s parents. This is a legal requirement, by the way, under California’s mandatory reporter laws. But it’s also a big part of a day care center’s duty of care to the families they serve, which is the basis for a personal injury lawsuit.
We know that some of these places are struggling due to poor leadership, understaffing, lack of resources, and other serious problems. But there is no excuse to turn a blind eye when there are complaints of child abuse or red flags that a student is being mistreated. In some cases, we have seen extensive cover up attempts to destroy or hide evidence of abuse, which are unacceptable actions that cannot go unpunished.
Our mission is to go after the people that place profits over a child’s safety by enabling those who sexually and physically abuse minors. If you have been impacted by abuse incidents a San Bernardino County daycare center, please talk to an experienced child sexual abuse or physical assault lawyer.
San Bernardino Child Care Abuse Lawsuit Case Values
The value of a child care center sexual or physical assault lawsuit may fall between $1,500,000 and $5,000,000 based on settlements for similar cases throughout California. But the actual amount of compensation can be anywhere from $450,000 to $10,000,000. Generally, you can expect these cases have values in the 6 to 7-figure range.
KinderCare abuse lawsuits resulting in 8-figure awards ($10,000,000 and above) are rare, as they are based on extreme injuries over a long period of abuse. These cases typically involve gross negligence, i.e., reckless disregard for a minor’s safety by KinderCare administrators. While such high settlement values are uncommon, we want to point out that each case is unique in terms of the factors that will affect what the victim is entitled to. If you are interested in learning about the potential amount you can recover from a child sexual abuse or physical assault lawsuit, contact us today.
How Long Does a KinderCare Abuse Lawsuit Take to Settle?
Some child abuse lawsuits against daycare centers can take just a few months to settle, while others take at least 3 years from start to finish. If we had to narrow it down, you are probably looking at a timeline of 12 to 24 months in order to settle a KinderCare physical or sexual abuse lawsuit.
As a general rule, child abuse cases are more complicated than your average personal injury claim. Plus, there may be numerous individuals / agencies that are liable when a child is abused at a day care center. Deciding who shares what portion of the blame and how much they owe in compensation are very complex issues, which is why it can take over 1 year to negotiate a settlement.
As for a trial, this is highly unlikely, as only a small percentage of lawsuits are presented in front of a judge and jury. The court may intervene in terms of ordering you to participate in mediation with the other side, but this is still a part of the settlement process where you are trying to negotiate a payment amount with a third party mediator. If mediation fails and going to trial is the only option, the entire process of resolving your case will take over 3 years.
Statute of Limitations to File a Child Abuse Claim against KinderCare
If you are interested in suing San Bernardino County’s KinderCare program for physical abuse, the deadline for a lawsuit is the victim’s 20th birthday, or 2 years from when they turn 18 years old. This was put into place with the intent of giving adults the chance to file a child abuse lawsuit. However, if you are the parent of a KinderCare assault victim, we advise that you contact us right away so that we can initiate a compensation claim on your child’s behalf.
But what if you were sexually abused by an adult at a child care center operated by KinderCare? In that case, the statute of limitations depends on one of the following dates:
- The day you turn 40 years old, which is 22 years after you are legally an adult
- 5 years from when you realize a physical or psychological injury caused by sexual abuse during your childhood.
Please note that your time limit to sue a KinderCare center is based on the date that comes later. Thus, if you discover a sex abuse-related injury when you are over 40 years old, you still have 5 years to petition the courts for a lawsuit. This is known as the discovery rule, and it was put into place by lawmakers with the intent of allowing as many victims as much time as possible for a lawsuit against negligent entities like the San Bernardino County KinderCare Center program.
The delayed discovery of injuries from child sexual abuse is a complicated concept, so we recommend that you schedule a time to speak with one of our attorneys. We are here to answer all your questions and ensure that you receive the highest possible settlement from a KinderCare physical assault or sexual abuse lawsuit.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Do you need legal advice from a San Bernardino KinderCare sex abuse – physical abuse lawsuit attorney? Our law firm is standing by to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you were physically or sexually abused by a KinderCare employee.
The first step is to meet with us for a free case evaluation, so that you have an understanding of your rights and legal options. That way, you can be sure that filing a lawsuit for child care abuse is in your best interest. If so, we can proceed immediately on your case without charging you a single penny. It’s San Bernardino County that pays for legal fees under the Zero Fee Guarantee, meaning we make absolutely nothing if we don’t recover your settlement.
For a free case evaluation with a child sexual and physical assault lawsuit lawyer, please contact our office.
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