It is not unusual for victims of sexual abuse to wait a long time before coming forward about the abuse. This can make civil claims hard to try, as the statute of limitations in Mississippi is extremely limited. Generally, the limitation period lasts for only 3 years....
While sex abuse is a criminal offense, it is not always reported, and many abusers do not face criminal repercussions. However, victims may sue abusers in civil court and get financial compensation for the pain they have endured. While sexual abuse is largely thought...
Sexual abuse is a heinous criminal offense, and abusers should be held responsible for the pain they cause. Victims may seek justice through the civil courts, but cases must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. The statute of limitations can be tricky....
Sexual abuse survivors often live with the effects of the abuse for years. While victims can file civil lawsuits against their abusers, they must do so before the expiration of the statute of limitations. When your time expires depends on certain factors surrounding...
Many states have begun lengthening the amount of time that victims of sexual abuse have to get justice for what happened to them. While Iowa has removed the statute of limitations for criminal charges for sexual abuse, it has not done so for civil lawsuits, and...
Sexual abuse is infamously underreported. Victims often wait decades to come forward with claims. This can make filing civil claims challenging, as the statute of limitations might expire. In Kentucky, the statute of limitations for civil claims related to sexual...
