How Long Do I Have to File a L. A. Afflerbaugh Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

You have 22 years upon turning the age of consent – 18 years old in California – to file a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse lawsuit. This is also the statute of limitations for a L. A. Afflerbaugh class action lawsuit, where you sue Los Angeles County with others who were abused at the same juvenile hall.

On the other hand, some people do not realize how their lives have been affected by sexual exploitation while they were a child. As a result, they may not be ready to file a compensation claim by the time they are 40 years old. What can you do if you are in this situation?

This is just one of several topics we will cover throughout this article, which is meant to help you understand how long you have to sue L. A. Afflerbaugh for sexual abuse. However, the information we provide will not address many issues that are specific to your case and your rights as a juvenile hall abuse victim. For a detailed explanation of your rights and legal options, call Kenmore Law Group to schedule a free consultation.

What is the Statute of Limitations to Sue L. A. Afflerbaugh for Sexual Abuse?

Going by the 22-year statute of limitations, you are allowed to file a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual assault lawsuit up until your 40^th birthday. This is considerably longer than the deadline for adult sexual assault, which is 10 years from the incident date. However, many adult survivors of sex abuse during childhood do not understand the injuries they’ve sustained, especially psychological injuries, until they are older than 40. By that point, are they out of options when it comes to a lawsuit against L. A. Afflerbaugh?

Can I Sue L. A. Afflerbaugh if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements of the discovery rule, you can file a juvenile hall sex abuse lawsuit past the age of 40. The discovery rule is a legal exemption that can toll the statute of limitations for those who were sexually assaulted as minors.

At a juvenile hall, for example, an inmate may be abused by a probation officer for several months. As a defense mechanism, the child represses their feelings of shame and disgust, even after they are released from L. A. Afflerbaugh. But those feelings never truly go away, and as a result, they suffer from a variety of mental health issues throughout their lives. A psychologist helps them open up about the abuse they went through, and this is the point where the victim understands how they were harmed by these incidents.

With the discovery rule, the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against L. A. Afflerbaugh for sexual abuse is 5 years from the discovery of a physical or emotional injury. This is a critical legal concept to understand if you or your loved one was abused in a sexual manner by a juvenile hall employee. To discuss the 5-year discovery rule and any other issues relevant to your case, contact us to speak with a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse attorney.

Filing a L. A. Afflerbaugh Sexual Abuse Class Action Lawsuit

Class action lawsuits are a special type of legal action that’s filed by multiple plaintiffs. For example, you may have hundreds of former juvenile inmates that join together in one lawsuit against L. A. Afflerbaugh. These lawsuits have many advantages, and they are quite common in cases of physical and sexual abuse at large government institutions.

To decide if a class action lawsuit is right for you, contact our team of L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse lawyers. A free case evaluation is your chance to ask any questions about the legal process and ensure that filing a lawsuit with other victims is in your best interest.

Case Value of a L. A. Afflerbaugh Sexual Assault Lawsuit

The average settlement for a L. A. Afflerbaugh sexual abuse case is around $1,500,000 to $5,000,000. Based on the acts of abuse and the injuries to the victim, case values can range from $500,000 to $15,000,000. Settlements for sexual assault at L. A. Afflerbaugh may exceed $100,000,000. However, this is to account for the number of victims in each of these lawsuits, which may be around several hundred. Since there are many factors that are used to determine what a juvenile hall abuse lawsuit is worth, please consult one of our attorneys on how much you can receive from a juvenile inmate sexual abuse claim.

How Long Do Juvenile Abuse Cases Take to Settle?

Cases of child sexual abuse take 6 to 24 months to settle, though most cases will take around 12 months or longer. Much of the timeline depends on the county’s willingness to admit they are at fault and negotiate with us in good faith. If there is continual cooperation from them, your case may be settled in less than a year. If there is resistance by the defendant and further legal actions are needed, it can take over 2 years to reach a favorable settlement. This is particularly true with class action lawsuits, which take longer on average than personal injury claims. Based on our experience, class action lawsuits for sexual abuse usually take around 2 to 3 years.

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That’s right – we will provide you with free legal services from start to finish if you decide to pursue a lawsuit for sexual abuse at L. A. Afflerbaugh. We offer a Zero Fee Guarantee, so you pay nothing upfront to hire one of our attorneys. By winning your case, we receive a portion of your settlement award to cover our expenses. Otherwise, we eat the costs, as we never bill clients for the cost of legal fees.

Contact Kenmore Law Group to schedule a free case review if you’d like to learn about the process of suing for sexual abuse while you were a child. Alternatively, schedule a free second opinion on a case that’s already in progress.