Are you the parent of a child who was sexually abused by a janitor at a public or private school? Were you under 18 years when you were subjected to sexual assault by a porter or custodian or a school? Sadly, these incidents are very common in all types of educational institutions, including public schools, charter schools, parochial schools, and special needs schools.
If you or your loved one was sexually assaulted by a school custodian, our lawyers would like the opportunity to advise you of your rights and legal options. Our goal is to educate you on what you can do as a sexual abuse victim and allow you to make your own choice on whether or not to proceed with a lawsuit. However, making an informed decision starts with a free case evaluation, which you can schedule by contacting the sexual abuse lawsuit attorneys at our law firm.
Who can I Sue for Sexual Abuse by a Janitor?
You can sue the school janitor that abused you, but you will find that most of these lawsuits also include the school district as a co-defendant. If you were sexually abused at a private school, you would sue the school directly, along with the people that failed in their duty of care to you or your child (principal, vice-principal, school counselor, teacher, etc.).
Deciding who is liable when a student is sexually abused is a complicated subject, and the procedures depend on the type of school and ownership. To ensure that there are no unnecessary delays or costly errors, please obtain legal advice from a California school sexual abuse attorney. Aside from ensuring that the lawsuit is filed according to state regulations, we will fight to bring you every penny you deserve as someone that is forced to live with the scars of childhood sexual abuse.
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What if I was Sexually Assaulted at a Private School?
Lawsuits against private schools work differently than sex abuse claims against public schools. These institutions are private entities, as they are not funded by federal funds and local tax dollars. Nevertheless, owners, administrators, and staff members at a private or parochial school have the same duty of care to protect their students from physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. If negligence by any of these people caused or contributed to an incident of sexual assault by a janitor, that is grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.
Just as we recommend for lawsuits against public schools, it’s important to consult a lawyer with experience in childhood sexual abuse cases. You can be sure that the school will be represented by an attorney, who will try to settle your case for the lowest possible amount. Accepting a settlement is completely up to you, but the last thing we want is for you to be cheated out of the compensation you deserve.
To speak with a lawyer who’s ready to fight for you and the settlement you deserve, please contact our office.
Average Value of a School Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Settlement
Sexual abuse cases against school districts or private schools are worth $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 if you are sexually assaulted by the perpetrator. Keep in mind that any form of sexual contact with a child is sexual assault under California law, since you cannot legally consent to sexual activity until you are 18 years old. But if the case involves explicit text messages, asking for sexual photos and other forms of sexual harassment, a school janitor sexual abuse lawsuit may be worth $450,000 to $2,000,000.
We can help you figure out a suitable amount to ask for, based on the incidents you were subjected to and the harm you suffered as a result. Call Normandie Law Firm and talk to a private school or public school lawsuit attorney.
Length of Time to Settle a Janitor Sexual Abuse Claim
A lawsuit for sexual abuse by a school janitor takes 12 to 24 months to settle, which we are basing on previous claims for child abuse against private and public school systems. It’s possible that a settlement may be reached within 6 months, but this is unlikely, especially if you are suing a school district (public school). But even claims against private schools take considerable time to resolve, considering the highly sensitive and damaging nature of sexual abuse allegations.
If your lawsuit is tried in court, it may take an additional 1 or 2 years before your lawsuit is settled. But we want to stress that most cases are settled without a trial, which happens in less than 5% of all school sexual assault lawsuits.
How Long Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
If you are a victim of child sexual abuse, you have 22 years from your 18th birthday to sue for monetary damages, like emotional distress, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. Lawsuits can also be filed by a parent or guardian of the student, but the majority of our clients are adult survivors who come to us many years after they are sexually assaulted by a school porter or custodian.
If you add up the numbers, it appears that you have until 40 years of age to file a school sexual abuse lawsuit. But this is not always the case if it takes you longer than that to discover the injuries that resulted from sexual abuse while you were a minor. These may be physical injuries, but we find that most of these lawsuits are based on mental health conditions. Many adults that were sexually abused as children do not realize that their psychological issues are due to incidents of sexual abuse, but once they do, they have 5 years to file a compensation claim against the school.
It’s okay if you are confused about the amount of time to sue for sexual abuse by a janitor while you were a student. Our lawyers can help you figure this out and make sure that all your paperwork is filed by the applicable deadline.
Contact a School Sexual Assault Lawsuit Attorney
Schools should be a place of fun, learning, and security, but a sexual predator can turn the school experience into a nightmare for an innocent child. Unfortunately, many of these cases involve misconduct and negligence by the school district or administrators. This type of conduct is unacceptable, and obtaining justice for the victim and their loved ones is what drives us here at Normandie Law Firm.
Since we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee, you’ll never pay out of pocket to hire a school sexual abuse attorney. Furthermore, you pay absolutely nothing if we don’t win your lawsuit, meaning we only get paid by winning your case.
Contact us today and receive a free consultation on your available legal options. We also have a team of seasoned lawyers that can offer you a free second opinion on a current sexual abuse lawsuit.
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