Putting your child under the supervision of an adult you barely know can be scary, especially given the influx of news stories about sexual abuse in schools and other institutions. The way that the news reports these tragedies and the way that legislatures across the...
Victims of abuse by priests, pastors, and other clergy face substantial damages from what happened to them. The costs of any physical health care needed to treat injuries, as well as therapy bills and other mental health care needs, can spike into the tens of...
Sexual abuse is an extremely serious crime, but the criminal courts might not be your only option for justice. Victims may sue in civil court, but they must file their claims within a certain amount of time. If you wait too long, you might lose your ability to sue. It...
For many victims of sexual abuse, coming forward to get justice often seems an insurmountable task. However, they might be unaware that our attorneys can help hold their abuser accountable in a lawsuit in West Virginia civil court. The largest barrier to victims...
Sexual abuse lawsuits can be a lifeline for those who faced abuse as a child or while in a vulnerable state, providing damages to help the survivor cover expenses related to the abuse and to move on with their life. However, many sexual abuse cases involve an...
Utah law provides “statutes of limitations” that block lawsuits from being filed after a certain amount of time passes. This helps ensure that evidence is fresh and that people are not sitting on their right to file, potentially bringing cases years later. When it...
