How Long Do I Have to File a Campus Kilpatrick Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

From the time you are 18 years old, you have 22 years for a lawsuit against Campus Kilpatrick for sexual abuse by one of their employees. If you are interested in a Campus Kilpatrick class action lawsuit, you also have until the age of 40 to initiate a legal case. But this is not the only standard that’s used to determine how long you have to sue Campus Kilpatrick for sexual abuse. California laws have a discovery rule, which allows 5 years from the discovery of an abuse-related injury to sue for monetary damages, like medical costs, emotional distress, and pain and suffering.

Regardless of how long you have to file a Campus Kilpatrick sexual assault lawsuit, it’s important to learn about your rights and legal options from an experienced attorney. Contact Kenmore Law Group to schedule a free, confidential case review.

Amount of Time You have to File a Lawsuit against Campus Kilpatrick for Sexual Abuse

Under normal circumstances, your deadline for a lawsuit is 22 years from the time you are an adult under California law. To put it simply, your 40^th birthday is the cut off point for a sexual misconduct lawsuit against a juvenile hall employee. But is this enough time for every victim to face the trauma of what they went through and understand how it’s connected to their current harm and suffering? Clearly, the answer is no, based on the number of people that contact us with the following question: Can I sue Campus Kilpatrick if the statute of limitations has already passed?

Is it Too Late for a Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit if I am Older than 40?

No, under the terms of the discovery rule, you may still be eligible for a Campus Kilpatrick sexual abuse, even if you are over 40 years old. With the discovery rule, you have 5 years to sue a juvenile hall, starting from when you discover an injury that resulted from sexual abuse. Let’s say, for example, that you were sexually molested by a probation officer while you were detained at Camp Kilpatrick. You feel powerless to d anything about the abuse, which causes you to repress memories of the incidents, even after you go back home.

Unfortunately, the pattern of repression causes you to develop mental health disorders, which take a heavy toll on your life. In your 50s, you start seeing a therapist who is able to show you how sexual abuse at Campus Kilpatrick is tied to the issues you have struggled with for much of your life. As psychological damage is a qualifying injury, you would still have 5 years from this point to sue for what happened to you at Campus Kilpatrick.

The statute of limitations to sue Campus Kilpatrick for sexual abuse is not as straightforward as the deadline for an average personal injury claim. That’s why we encourage you to speak with a Campus Kilpatrick sexual abuse attorney as soon as possible.

Class Action Lawsuits on Behalf of Juvenile Hall Abuse Victims

Filing a lawsuit with others who were assaulted at a juvenile hall is one option you can explore if you are eligible for a sex abuse case against Campus Kilpatrick. However, these lawsuits are quite complicated, and for some claimants, it may be better for them to file a lawsuit on their own. To discuss the available legal options, call us to schedule a free consultation with a Campus Kilpatrick sexual abuse class action lawsuit attorney. No matter which type of legal action is right for you, our lawyers are ready to fight for you and the compensation you are entitled to.

What is the Average Value of a Juvenile Inmate Sexual Assault Lawsuit?

Case values for a juvenile hall abuse lawsuit are between $450,000 and $10,000,000 if we look at the settlements we have recovered over the past several decades. Keep in mind that this is only an estimate, and what you will end up with is based on many details that are specific to your case. The majority of sexual assault cases against Campus Kilpatrick will settle for $1,000,000 to $3,500,000, with the more extreme cases settling for $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 or more. Verdicts and settlements for Campus Kilpatrick class action lawsuits may be around $50,000,000 to $200,000,000. Of course, it’s essential to keep in mind that these cases involve many plaintiffs, maybe a few hundred, who are all entitled to a portion of the settlement award.

How Long Does it Take to Settle One of these Cases?

Lawsuits for sexual abuse at a juvenile hall take 1 to 2 years to settle, and over 3 years if the case is taken to court. Trials are very uncommon with these cases, and we normally reach a settlement with the other side over 95% of the time. But the process of getting both sides to agree on a payment amount can take longer than expected, especially if you join a class action lawsuit. On average, class actions claims for sexual abuse of minors take 2 to 3 years to settle.

There are many variables that will affect the amount of time it takes to settle a child sexual assault lawsuit. If you would like a detailed explanation on the timeline to reach a settlement, speak with the Campus Kilpatrick sexual abuse lawyers of Kenmore Law Group.

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Our law firm operates under a policy known as the Zero Fee Guarantee. This is a contingency fee agreement, where you pay $0 to retain our services. We charge you absolutely nothing throughout your case, and instead, wait to get paid by the defendant at the end of your case. Even more important, there’s no cost to you whatsoever if we don’t win your case.

Contact our office and schedule a free case evaluation so that we can advise you on how to file a sexual assault lawsuit against Campus Kilpatrick. If you filed a lawsuit already, please take advantage of a free second opinion consultation.