You have 22 years upon turning 18 years old to file a lawsuit for sexual abuse at L. A. Afflerbaugh if you were a minor at the time of the incident. That means the deadline to file a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual assault lawsuit is the date of your 40th birthday. However, there is another standard that can be used to determine the statute of limitations to sue L. A. Afflerbaugh for sexual abuse. This is known as the discovery rule, which we will explore in a later section.
For now, we know that you are likely to have many questions and concerns about your rights as a juvenile hall sexual abuse victim. Our attorneys have decades of experience in the recovery of settlements for sexual assault victims and their family members. If you or your child was sexually violated by a staff member at Camp Afflerbaugh, contact us for a free case evaluation.
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How Much Time Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
How long you have to sue L. A. Afflerbaugh for sexual abuse depends on when you reach the age of consent under California law, i.e., 18 years of age. From this date, you have 22 years to file a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse lawsuit.
Many victims are able to take action during this time, as they have had enough time to process what they’ve experienced and seek help from a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse attorney. But not everyone comes to the realization of childhood sexual abuse at the same time, and when they do, they may be well into their 40s, 50s, or 60s.
People in this situation may have the following questions on their mind:
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What are my options if I am past the 22-year statute of limitations for a child sexual assault lawsuit?
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Can I sue L. A. Afflerbaugh if the statute of limitations has already passed?
Suing Camp Afflerbaugh within 5 Years of Discovering an Injury from Sexual Abuse
Those who are older than 40 may be eligible for a juvenile hall sexual abuse lawsuit under the 5-year discovery rule. This is a legal principle where the discovery of an injury may not happen for many years, which is very common among child abuse victims. For example, a juvenile hall inmate suppresses the memory of sexual assault by a probation officer due to their inability to deal with such a traumatic situation. Over time, they develop significant anger issues, relationship phobias, self-harming behaviors and other mental health disorders.
The discovery phase usually happens when they see a therapist that helps them understand the link between their mental health and sexual abuse while they were detained at a juvenile hall. Starting from the date of discovery / diagnosis, the victim has 5 years to file a lawsuit. Aside from taking legal action against the abuser, lawsuits may be filed against Los Angeles County if they were negligent in their duties to protect you from sexual abuse by one of their employees.
How Long Do I have for a L. A. Afflerbaugh Class Action Lawsuit?
The filing deadline for a child sexual abuse class action lawsuit is up until your 40th birthday or 5 years from the discovery of a physical or emotional injury. That means you have the same amount of time to sue for monetary damages, whether you are filing a class action or personal injury lawsuit.
The bigger issue is whether a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse class action lawsuit is right for you. Currently, there is a major lawsuit against LA County, involving 300 former and current inmates of juvenile detention facilities. These are powerful legal actions that almost always end up in favor of the victims. But there are disadvantages to a class action which you will need to consider before you initiate or join one of these lawsuits.
Our team of L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse lawyers can educate you on your rights and legal options during a free consultation.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
Here at Normandie Law Firm, we don’t believe in charging victims for the cost of legal representation. That should come from the party that’s responsible for your harm and suffering. That’s why we have a policy known as the Zero Fee Guarantee, where all legal fees are paid by the defendant. We get paid at the same time you do, and if we don’t win your case, you pay absolutely nothing.
Our free legal services include free case reviews, where you can learn about the available legal options from one of our attorneys. We also have legal experts that can provide you with a free second opinion on an active lawsuit. All you have to do is contact us at your earliest convenience and talk to a lawyer that can sue Los Angeles County for sexual abuse at a juvenile detention center.
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