Victims who were sexually abused at SLO County Juvenile Hall need to understand their right to seek compensation for the harm and trauma caused by being sexually abused as minors. The hardships and challenges can follow these victims into adulthood, resulting in significant issues and expenses that were not their fault. Even if you were told by the staff that you were to blame for your SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual assault or SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse, please know that you are the victim of these violations. No one has the right to force you to endure forced kissing, inappropriate touching, or forcing a female to endure someone groping her breasts.
The expert SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawyers at Normandie Law Firm want all victims of these unspeakable violations to know that they can make their voices heard and hold SLO County Juvenile Hall accountable for the harm they sustained in that facility. But victims must take that first brave step and contact the Normandie Law Firm office today. Our staff is reachable 24/7 to help you sort through the memories of this painful time, answer your general questions about SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuits, and sue SLO County Juvenile Hall for sexual assault. In addition, they will schedule a free consultation with a skilled SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual molestation lawyer to evaluate the facts of your case and its legal merit.
After this meeting, you will have a great deal of information specific to your case, which will help you make a well-educated decision about pursuing legal action against SLO County Juvenile Hall. It is very likely that your SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit could be worth over $500,000. That life-altering amount could help you become financially stable and eliminate many of these stresses in your life. Of course, the money will not erase what you suffered at SLO County Juvenile Hall, but it can help you build the new life you deserve. Please reach out to our staff today to start the next step in your journey to healing.
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How The Statute Of Limitations Can Impact Your SLO County Juvenile Hall Lawsuit
The Statue of Limitations defines how long victims have to file their lawsuit for being sexually abused or sexually assaulted at SLO County Juvenile Hall. If the case is not filed with the court before the Statute of Limitations expires, the case will be declined because you no longer have the legal right to sue SLO County Juvenile Hall. So, it is critical that victims make a call to Normandie Law Firm to speak with an SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual assault lawyer or an SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse attorney to ensure they still have time to seek the compensation and justice they deserve.
While sexual abuse and SLO County Juvenile Hall assault are different violations, they share the same time limit to file a lawsuit. Victims must have sought the help of a lawyer who can sue SLO County Juvenile Hall and filed a claim with the court before reaching the age of 40. In addition, you should understand that only adults can file a lawsuit. So, victims of childhood SLO County Juvenile Hall abuse and assault have 22 years, from the age of 18 until 40, to seek justice for being sexually abused and violated while in the custody of SLO County Juvenile Hall.
If you wait too long to file your case, there is little that can be done to get the compensation and justice you deserve as the victim of childhood sexual abuse or assault. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Normandie Law Firm immediately to confirm that you still have the right to pursue legal action and explore your options during a free consultation.
Are There Any Exceptions To The Statute Of Limitations?
In most cases, there are no exceptions to the Statute of Limitations. The legal system is very clear when defining the time limits and strictly enforcing them. However, childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault cases can present a unique situation for some victims because of their age at the time of the abuse or assault.
Sadly, minors often do not have the mental and emotional capability to process the acts of sexual abuse and assault. The trauma and pain are overwhelming, and as a coping mechanism, the minors choose to try to forget the violations and pain they suffered. But the memories will only remain buried in their subconscious for so long. They resurface, and the adult rediscovers the events. Most of the time, this rediscovery occurs when the adult is working with a therapist on unrelated issues or some that could stem from their unknown abuse or assault. But many times, the victim is over 40 at the time of the discovery.
In cases that can be verified as recent discoveries when a victim is over 40, the legal system has created a five-year discovery period to allow these victims to see justice for the violations they sustained at SLO County Juvenile Hall. The five years begin on the date of the discovery and this is the only time a victim over 40 can seek compensation for childhood abuse or assault after the original Statue of Limitations time limit as expired.
If you think the five-year discovery period could apply to you, please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today. Our staff of SLO County Juvenile Hall abuse lawyers and assault attorneys are ready to meet for a free consultation to determine if you have an added five years to seek compensation and justice for the violations you suffered at SLO County Juvenile Hall.
Understanding More About Childhood SLO County Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse And Assault
Sexual abuse can be difficult for some minors to understand because not all of the acts include physical contact between the victim and the abuser. As a result, there are many adults and teens out there who have suffered sexual abuse but are not aware that the violations they suffered are classified as sexual abuse. Sadly, some will not discover this critical information until it is too late for them to take action and seek the compensation they deserve for their losses and harm caused at SLO County Juvenile Hall.
The acts most often thought of when discussing sexual abuse include but are not limited to:
- Someone inappropriately touching your body, forcefully groping or fondling you, or unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature
- Forced kissing or being made to kiss in a sexual manner
- Being forced to fondle or grope another person
These acts that involve contact that is unwanted or inappropriate and sexually oriented are well-known. It is also understood that certain acts of unwanted touching can be considered inappropriate because the adult is forcing the act on a minor, such as a teacher or probation officer who is fondling or touching a minor against their will. But the list of less recognized acts of sexual abuse is equally as long and includes but is not limited to:
- An adult or another minor exposing themselves to you
- Someone making lewd or sexually explicate comments to you
- Being forced to masturbate so your abuser or someone else can watch
- Being made to watch your abuser or another person masturbate
These acts do not have to involve physical contact with your abuser but are considered to be sexual abuse. If you suffered any of these acts of sexual abuse or sexual assault, please reach out to our office today. The team at Normandie Law Firm will answer your general questions and provide a free consultation with a skilled childhood sexual assault lawyer or SLO County Juvenile Hall abuse attorney to evaluate the legal merit of your case and provide you with more detailed information regarding the potential case value and time needed to complete the matter. But please act now as the time limit to file your case could be near its end.
Do You Know The Average Value Of A SLO County Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit?
Would you believe a SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse class action lawsuit could be worth between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000? This amount sounds too massive to even comprehend. However, it is an accurate estimate for larger class action cases. But before you decide this is the solution for you, be sure to fully understand how these cases work and why the settlement or compensation is so astronomical.
A class action case represents many victims instead of only one, like most lawsuits. These victims are listed as plaintiffs in the case against a common entity or person who caused the victims harm or losses. It is also noteworthy that the victims suffered similar violations at the hands of the person or because of the actions of the entity they are suing. Finally, the compensation awarded for the case or the settlement value is not paid to each victim. Instead, the amount is shared among the victims. So, the compensation could be very close to what each person would have gotten if they had pursued single-victim lawsuits.
If you are interested in joining a SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse class action lawsuit or discussing the current cases available, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Normandie Law Firm office today. Our staff will schedule a free consultation with a seasoned SLO County Juvenile Hall class action lawsuit attorney to evaluate the legal merit of your case and determine if you might want to join any of the ongoing class action cases. But please take action quickly, as there is a time limit for you to take action via a class action case as well as a single-victim lawsuit.
How Much Is The Average SLO County Juvenile Hall Lawsuit Worth?
If you are the victim of sexual abuse as a child, your SLO County Juvenile Hall lawsuit could be worth between $500K and $2M. This is the range for basic cases. If you were sexually assaulted at SLO County Juvenile Hall, the value of your lawsuit could range from $1M to $3M. But please know that these are only general case estimates. The only way to determine the potential of your specific lawsuit is a free consultation with the team at Normandie Law Firm.
Our staff will evaluate the actual losses and expenses you incurred due to the abuse or assault you suffered as a child at SLO County Juvenile Hall. These amounts will be used to determine the value of the case to ensure that you are fully and fairly compensated for the harm and damages you sustained because of the violations the facility failed to prevent while you were in their care.
How Long Does It Take To Settle A SLO County Juvenile Hall Lawsuit?
The staff at Normandie Law Firm brings decades of combined experience to each SLO County Juvenile Hall lawsuit we litigate. That expertise allows our team to compete in most basic sexual abuse lawsuits in only 6 to 8 months. If the case is more complex, we typically have them completed in less than 18 months. A sexual assault lawsuit is more detailed and will take a year or two to resolve in most instances. However, if it can be completed more swiftly, our staff is sure to make it happen and get you your compensation as rapidly as possible.
No Upfront Legal Fees When You Hire Normandie Law Firm
Normandie Law Firm knows that financial hardships are not uncommon among victims of sexual abuse and assault. We also know that without quality legal services, you are not likely to get the compensation or justice you deserve for the injustices you suffered at SLO County Juvenile Hall. Our goal is to ensure that all victims get the legal help needed to secure the funds they deserve. Justice for all should not be impacted by how much you earn.
With that in mind, our firm is committed to providing the highest level of legal service without creating any financial challenges for our new clients. We never charge upfront legal fees or expenses that will prevent you from obtaining the best legal services to hold SLO County Juvenile Hall accountable for the trauma and pain you suffered in their facility. Our firm only gets paid once your case is completed, and you have the compensation needed to cover your legal costs and other bills. And if we fail to win your SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit or sexual assault case, you owe us nothing.
Please get in touch with our office today to learn more and begin to explore your options. You deserve compensation and justice for the violations you suffered as a minor in SLO County Juvenile Hall, and our staff is confident that we will secure the most robust settlement possible and as swiftly as any firm in the region. But please call today to ensure the Statute of Limitations has not expired and you have time to file your claim.
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