Victims of childhood sexual abuse should know it takes 26 to 29 weeks for an SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit case to settle. The staff at Normandie Law Firm has handled hundreds of cases against California juvenile facilities, and we are confident in our estimate that it takes 6 to 8 months to settle an SLO County Juvenile Hall abuse lawsuit if the case is straightforward. However, we also know that it will take longer for an SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual assault case to settle due to the added impact of the violence of the assault. Settling an SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse class action lawsuit will take more time than any others due to the number of victims represented. It is not uncommon for an SLO County Juvenile Hall sex abuse class action case to reach five years or more before settling.
If you were the victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault while at SLO County Juvenile Hall, please get in touch with Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Our staff can be reached 24/7 to ensure you have access to the most reliable information about filing an SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse or assault lawsuit. In addition, our team of skilled and dedicated lawyers is ready to provide a free consultation to discuss the details of your experience at SLO County Juvenile Hall privately. They will evaluate the legal merit of the case and advise you if you have reason to pursue a sexual abuse or sexual assault lawsuit to secure the settlement owed you for all you endured at SLO County Juvenile Hall.
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Understanding Two Critical Legal Terms
Most sexual abuse and assault victims are unaware that these terms have very different legal meanings. People generally assume that any sexual violation is classified in the same manner. However, the level of violence that accompanies the sexual component of the incident is also crucial in classifying the act against the victim. Sexual assault is considered the more egregious act due to the brutality that the victim often suffers, which can include severe injuries, damage to reproductive organs, unwanted pregnancies, or sexually transmitted diseases. These complications also often require extended medical care and expenses for the victim.
Due to the added violence and possible expenses created by sexual assault, victims will often see a more significant settlement for a sexual assault as compared to sexual abuse. Acts viewed as sexual assault typically include:
- Sodomy
- Oral copulation
- Rape
- Any sexual penetration other than intercourse
- Forcing a minor to be involved in pornography or prostitution
Acts that are considered sexual abuse include but are not limited to:
- Any unwanted touching, fondling, or groping of the victim – especially in the groin area, buttocks, breasts or genitals
- Forcing the victim to touch their abuser in a sexual manner – especially in the private areas
- Forcing a minor to participate in sexual kissing
- Making lewd or sexually explicate comments to a minor
- Forcing a minor to masturbate while their abuser watches
- Forcing a minor to watch their abuser masturbate
In addition to the settlement possible for sexual abuse or sexual assault, the court will typically increase the amount when the victim was a minor at the time of the incident. Minors are too young to provide consent for any acts of a sexual nature. Therefore, these acts involving a minor carry the added weight of being forced acts against the victim. Understanding the difference between sexual abuse and sexual assault will help victims make sense of the longer time frame needed to settle an SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual assault lawsuit.
How Many Years Does It Take To Settle An SLO County Juvenile Hall Abuse Lawsuit?
When asked, many law firms will quote that it will take one to two years to settle an SLO County Juvenile Hall sex abuse lawsuit. This could be an accurate time for them to complete the case based on their experience and history with these delicate cases. However, it takes 6 to 8 months to settle an SLO County Juvenile Hall abuse lawsuit if you hire Normandie Law Firm.
The significant difference in the time needed depends on the expertise and number of cases our experts have handled for sexual abuse victims like yourself. Issues in securing documentation from SLO County Juvenile Hall or your previous medical care providers are not uncommon. However, those firms with less experience often find that they derail the case and add weeks or months to the time needed to settle. Conversely, the staff at Normandie Law Firm has perfected the process of gathering medical records and information regarding your time at SLO County Juvenile Hall. We expect these challenges and include the time we need to collect the documents. But we also rely on the long-term experience of our staff to get the job done as quickly as possible. We do not claim that we will not run into issues. But we do pledge to handle them as swiftly as possible to keep your SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit on track for a 6 to 8-month settlement time frame in most cases.
Getting The Legal Services You Deserve
Suffering sexual abuse or sexual assault as a minor in the care of SLO County Juvenile Hall is nothing short of an injustice. The staff at Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to righting that wrong and seeking that justice is finally served for you and all sexual abuse victims. When you hire our team, we are prepared to work immediately on your case. And we never require you to make any upfront payments for our services. Instead, we only get paid after delivering the settlement funds needed for your legal expenses. In addition, if we fail to win your SLO County Juvenile Hall sex abuse lawsuit, you owe us nothing.
Our payment policy is designed to eliminate your added financial hardships and to demonstrate our confidence in winning every SLO County Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit we handle. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about your rights as a childhood sexual abuse victim and how to secure the settlement you deserve for the injustice you suffered at SLO County Juvenile Hall.
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