How Long Do I Have to File a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

You have 22 years after your 18^th birthday to file a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall sexual assault lawsuit and receive compensation for your medical expenses, emotional distress, and other applicable damages. Essentially, low long you have to sue San Joaquin Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse is based on your current age, meaning if you are 30 years old, you have 10 years to sue San Joaquin County for sexual misconduct by one of their employees.

Knowing the deadline for a lawsuit is critical when you are in need of justice for abuse at a juvenile detention facility. Contact a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall sexual abuse attorney, who can answer all your questions and ensure that your lawsuit is filed in a timely manner.

Statute of Limitations to Sue San Joaquin Juvenile Hall for Sexual Abuse

We’ve already mentioned that you must initiate a claim for sexual abuse at San Joaquin Juvenile Hall by the time you are 40 years old. Thus, the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against San Joaquin Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse is 22 years once you are legally an adult under California law.

If you are older than 40 by now, you probably have the following question on your mind:

“Can I sue San Joaquin Juvenile Hall if the statute of limitations has already passed?”

Delayed Discovery of Injuries Resulting from Abuse at San Joaquin Juvenile Hall

Let’s say you are older than 40, but you did not discover the harm you suffered as a sexual abuse victim until the statute of limitations expired on your case. Thankfully, California has a discovery rule that can allow for the filing of a lawsuit, regardless of your age.

The discovery rule refers to the delayed discovery of injuries, like finding out that your mental health disorder is connected to incidents of sexual assault at San Joaquin Juvenile Hall. Many adult survivors repress memories of sexual abuse instead of telling someone. So, it’s possible that they do not realize the connection between a physical or emotional injury and childhood sexual abuse until they are much older. For the most part, the “discovery” is made when the victim seeks help from a therapist due to relationship phobias, substance abuse, thoughts of suicide, and other mental health issues.

Thanks to California’s progressive laws for child abuse victims, you have 5 years to sue for sexual abuse at San Joaquin Juvenile Hall if the discovery of injury did not occur until you were past the statute of limitations.

How Much Time Do I have to File a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall Class Action Lawsuit?

The statute of limitations for a sexual abuse lawsuit applies to both personal injury and class action claims. Thus, you can still go by the following parameters if you wish to file a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall sexual abuse class action lawsuit:

• 22 years, starting from when you turn 18 years old
• Within 5 years of discovering the physical or psychological impact of sexual abuse while you were a minor

Class action lawsuits are often associated with large, government institutions, like juvenile halls. Because there are so many victims that are likely to come forward, class action lawsuits can be very beneficial if you want to sue for being sexually abused at San Joaquin Juvenile Hall. On the other hand, you should always have a full understanding of the requirements for a class action claim, as well as the pros and cons of joining this type of lawsuit.

For more information on how to file or join a class action lawsuit, please schedule a free consultation with our San Joaquin Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawyers.

What is the Amount I can Receive from a Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse at San Joaquin Juvenile Hall?

Child sexual abuse lawsuits are worth $1,500,000 to $10,000,000 when the victim is sexually assaulted, meaning there was physical contact of a sexual nature between the two parties. For cases that are based on sexual harassment, a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit will probably settle for $1,000,000 or less. Cases in the $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 range usually involve multiple incidents of sexual assault that have resulted in profound injuries to the victim. But this is just one of many factors that will determine how much you can receive. Our attorneys can help you calculate an approximate case value, so please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

How Long is the Process to Settle a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall Abuse Lawsuit?

Settling a lawsuit for sexual abuse at a juvenile hall normally takes 6 to 24 months if we are able to negotiate a settlement without court intervention. If your case proceeds to a trial, it can take 3 years or longer to settle a San Joaquin Juvenile Hall sexual assault lawsuit. Class action lawsuits usually take about 1 to 2 years longer than personal injury claims. Much of this has to do with the process of forming a class action, which includes reaching out to other victims and investigating allegations on behalf of all those people. Of course, we do have cases that are settled in just a few months, but overall, these lawsuits take 1 or more years before a settlement is reached.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation

Speaking with a child sexual abuse lawyer is the first step toward justice and the compensation you deserve. The lawyers of Kenmore Law Group are here for you 24/7, so contact us anytime for a free consultation.

Our law firm offers a Zero Fee Guarantee, so you pay $0 out of pocket, no matter what happens with your lawsuit. That’s because we work on contingency and wait to receive a portion of your settlement as our payment. So, if we don’t win your case, you pay absolutely nothing towards the cost of legal fees.

Please take this opportunity to reach out to us and learn about your rights and legal options.