You have twenty-two years (and a five-year discovery period) to file a claim. If you suffered sexual abuse when you were a minor staying at VCPAJF Commitment Services, you could certainly have the right to file a VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual assault lawsuit. To explore the legal options available to you as well as get more information about the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against VCPAJF Commitment Services for sexual abuse, contact the Normandie Law Firm.
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The Statute of Limitations to Sue VCPAJF Commitment Services for Sexual Abuse
Child sex abuse claims against VCPAJF Commitment Services and juvenile halls, in general, are subject to a twenty-two-year statute of limitations with a five-year discovery rule. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations or deadline to sue, which determines the total time that claimants have to file their claims. Unfortunately, if claimants fail to file their claims on time, then they can lose their right to sue and recover compensation entirely. To ensure that you have a full understanding of how long you have to sue VCPAJF Commitment Services for sexual abuse and, of course, that you file your claim on time, we urge you to reach out to our VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual abuse lawyers at your earliest convenience.
Details about the Statute of Limitations
As mentioned, these cases are subject to a twenty-two-year statute of limitations with a five-year discovery rule. Compared to most other claim types, this is one of the longest timeframes to file a claim. However, such a long timeframe is essential especially because child victims often repress traumatic memories and may not fully understand the abuse and the resulting harm. For example, they may not understand that a diagnosis of anxiety and panic in their adulthood could be directly related to the sexual abuse that they suffered as minors.
In summary, victims of child sex abuse have twenty-two years from the age of eighteen to file a lawsuit; this means that they can sue until the age of forty. Because of the discovery rule, victims can file claims within five years of discovering the abuse or the harm resulting from the abuse (even if they are passed the twenty-two-year deadline). For more information about the deadline that applies to your claim, contact us today.
Can I Sue VCPAJF Commitment Services If the Statute of Limitations has already Passed?
Yes, although this depends on the circumstances. If you missed the statute of limitations because you were unaware of the sexual abuse and the harm that you suffered because of the abuse, then you could have the right to sue under the discovery rule (you can sue within five years of discovering the harm caused by the abuse). Under the discovery rule, victims who recently discovered the abuse/harm can sue for child sex abuse even if they are older than forty and missed the original twenty-two-year filing deadline.
Considering that victims of trauma, especially child victims, are likely to have repressed memories and may not remember the sexual abuse at all (so they may not realize that the issues that they are having in adulthood are caused by the abuse), the discovery rule is very important. The discovery rule gives these victims more time to pursue their claims.
If you missed the original filing deadline but were aware of the sexual abuse and of the resulting harm, then you do not qualify to file under the discovery rule. Unfortunately, you will not be able to pursue a claim at all.
VCPAJF Commitment Services Class Action Lawsuit
Because sexual abuse is so common in these establishments, class action claims are likely. Of course, these claims are also subject to deadlines; because of this, the victims included in the class action lawsuit will have similar deadlines. For more information about participating in a VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual abuse class action lawsuit, contact us today. Class action claims are not possible unless victims come forward to hold VCPAJF Commitment Services and other establishments accountable.
Speak with a VCPAJF Commitment Services Sexual Abuse Attorney
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience fighting for the rights of victims of sexual abuse and other incidents, always doing everything possible to get them the settlements that they are owed. Our team is ready to handle your sex abuse claim against VCPAJF Commitment Services.
We offer free consultations and free second opinions through our Zero-Fee Guarantee; therefore, you will never be required to pay legal fees to speak with our lawyers. In addition, we work on contingency, so our clients will not be responsible for paying legal fees if they do not win their claims. You have nothing to lose; contact us today to speak to our team about your right to sue for VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual abuse.
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