If you or a loved one has suffered from sexual abuse, it can be difficult to speak up and file a claim for compensation. Unlike a typical accident, sexual abuse is deeply personal. The physical and emotional trauma that results from it can last years. Once you get the courage to talk about your abuse, holding the liable parties accountable for what happened can release you from your suffering.
Our team at Lane & Lane, LLC has handled many sexual abuse cases, and we can support you in your pursuit of justice. It’s essential to get your assailant off the streets and punish them to the maximum extent, but sometimes, there’s more than one party responsible for what happened to you. A sexual abuse lawyer in Chicago can uncover the facts and make sure all responsible parties are dealt with.
The abuser who harmed you should be charged criminally and civilly for their crime. When you charge your assailant in criminal court, you’ll be taking action to perhaps put them behind bars and prevent further sexual abuse from occurring. When you charge your assailant in civil court, you’ll be punishing them to the maximum extent by forcing them to pay you for the suffering you’ve experienced.
Although a settlement may not heal the trauma you’ve experienced, it can get you the treatment you need and make recovery easier. Obtaining a settlement can bring you closure and clarity and begin the healing process.
If your abuse happened at a school, at church, at a nursing home, or at another organization, it may be possible to sue the organization as well as the person who abused you. These organizations have a responsibility to care for their guests, patients, and attendees. When someone is abused under the organization’s watch, the organization can be liable for any damages that result.
You can claim that the organization was negligent in providing you with the care that you needed. Many sexual abuse cases that happen within organizations are performed by employees or people in positions of power. These people take advantage of their roles, and it’s essential for organizations to be more aware of who they’re hiring and what their employees are doing.
If the police charged your abuser in criminal court, you can use the evidence from criminal court in your civil case. Even if the police didn’t charge your assailant in criminal court, proving abuse in civil court is easier than criminal court because the standard for evidence is lower. Your lawyer can gather evidence, such as photographs, video footage, and witness testimonies, to support your case and maximize your claim.
It can be difficult to find the courage to talk about your sexual abuse and hold the abuser accountable, but once you do, you can go after the settlement you deserve and put the past behind you once and for all. If you’re ready to speak with a Chicago sexual abuse lawyer from Lane & Lane, LLC, call 312-332-1400 to schedule a no-obligation consultation, or visit our website for more information.
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