You have 22 years (with a 5-year discovery period) to file a claim. If you were the victim of sexual abuse during the time that you were detained at Maxine Singer Center Camp, you may still have time to file a lawsuit. If you have questions about the legal options available to you and the time that you have to file your claim, contact our law firm today to speak with our Maxine Singer Center Camp sexual abuse lawyers.
The Statute of Limitations to Sue Maxine Singer Center Camp for Sexual Abuse
All claims, even juvenile hall sexual abuse claims, are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. The statute of limitations establishes the time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants fail to file their claims within the time allowed by the applicable statute of limitations, then they can lose their right to sue entirely.
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Understanding How Long You Have to Sue Maxine Singer Center Camp for Sexual Abuse
As briefly mentioned above, Maxine Singer Center Camp sexual abuse cases are subject to a 22-year statute of limitations, starting from the victim’s 18th birthday. This means that victims of Maxine Singer Center Camp sexual assault have until the age of 40 to file a lawsuit. In addition, there is a discovery rule, so victims have up to 5 years from the date that they discovered the harm caused by the abuse to file a lawsuit (even if this is passed the 22-year mark and the age of 40). For more information about the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Maxine Singer Center Camp for sexual abuse, contact us today.
Can I Sue Maxine Singer Center Camp if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
Yes, but only under certain circumstances. If you missed the original 22-year filing period because you were unaware of the sexual abuse or of the harm that was caused by the sexual abuse, then you will still have the right to file a claim under the discovery period. The discovery period states that you have 5 years from the date that you discovered the abuse and the resulting harm to file your lawsuit. So, if you are over 40 but only recently discovered the sexual abuse and the harm caused by the abuse, you could still have grounds to file a lawsuit.
The discovery rule is important because child sexual abuse can result in suppressed memories. In addition, child sex abuse often causes significant mental and emotional harm, like post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, panic, etc. Victims can develop other issues, like the inability to hold down a job, mistrust of authority figures, and even drug and alcohol abuse problems. In the case of suppressed memories, victims may not realize that the harm that they are suffering is a direct result of the abuse that they suffered until they have undergone extensive therapy/counseling (which can take years).
If you missed the original 22-year filing deadline but were already aware of the sexual abuse and of the harm that you suffered as a result, you will not be able to file your claim past the age of 40 (and the discovery rule will not apply).
Maxine Singer Center Camp Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuits
Unfortunately, sexual abuse in juvenile halls has always been prevalent, so there may be many other victims that suffered sexual abuse in the same timeframe as you. Because of this, a Maxine Singer Center Camp class action lawsuit is likely. The same deadline applies to class action lawsuits. The lawyers handling these cases will create the class based on the time that the abuse occurred. For more information about participating in a class action lawsuit, we recommend that you reach out to an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.
Maxine Singer Center Camp Sexual Abuse Attorney
If you suffered sexual abuse during your time at juvenile hall, you are a victim of child sex abuse and have the right to sue. For more information about the legal options available to you and the time that you have to pursue your claim, we urge you to reach out to the lawyers here at our law firm. Our legal team is not afraid to take on any party or entity to fight for the rights of our clients and get them justice for the sexual abuse that they suffered.
To ensure that our clients can access the legal services that they need to get justice, we offer free consultations and free second opinions. These are part of a Zero-Fee Guarantee which ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs. Our team also works on contingency, so our clients will not pay anything if they do not win.
Contact us today to speak with our juvie sexual abuse lawyers.
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