How Long Do I Have to File a Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

You have 22 years to sue if you were sexually abused at Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility, staring from when you are 18 year old. So, if we add 22 and 18, you can see that a Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility sexual assault must be filed by your 40^th birthday.

Perhaps you are familiar with the average deadline for a personal injury lawsuit, which is 2 years from the accident date. By comparison, it may seem like 22 years is more than enough time to sue for monetary damages like pain and suffering and mental anguish. Then again, children lack the intellectual and emotional capacity to process these incidents. That means they are unable to recognize the harmful effects of sexual abuse for many years. Thus, an argument can be made that how long you have to sue Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility for sexual abuse should not be restricted to a specific age.

Were you sexually abused by an employee of Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility? If so, please take some time to discuss your rights and legal options with our team of Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility sexual abuse lawyers. We are happy to offer you a free consultation, which you can schedule by contacting our office. Our attorneys can also evaluate an existing lawsuit against Shasta County and provide you with a free second opinion.

What is the Statute of Limitations to Sue Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility for Sexual Abuse?

Initially, it appears that the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility for sexual abuse is 22 years following the date of your 18^th birthday. Clearly, some victims are ready to demand justice for their harm and suffering before they turn 40 years old. However, there is no deadline when it comes to the acceptance and recognition of childhood abuse. This can be a problem for those who are older than 40 by the time they are ready to take action on a juvenile hall sexual assault lawsuit.

Can I Sue Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?

In the event the statute of limitations has passed on your case, you may have a chance to sue Shasta County if you meet the requirements of the 5-year discovery rule. Essentially, “discovery” refers to the realization of injuries resulting from reckless or negligent conduct by another party. For child victims, it’s easier to suppress incidents of abuse instead of going to someone for help. Even if they do, it’s possible that they are coaxed or threatened into silence.

By not seeking help right away, they live with the damage from sexual abuse for many years, until the pain and suffering is unbearable. However, seeing the link between abuse during childhood and a mental / physical health condition may not happen until the victim is past the normal deadline for a lawsuit. Fortunately, the delayed discovery of abuse-related injuries will give you 5 additional years to sue Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility for sexual abuse.

What if I Want to File a Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility Class Action Lawsuit?

That’s no problem at all – we have an experienced team of class action lawyers who can help you join a lawsuit with others that were sexually abused at Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility. The important thing is to understand how the class action process works, and make sure that it’s the best way to achieve justice for you and your loved ones. With that in mind, we encourage you to contact us and schedule a free case review. That way, you can learn more about Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility sexual abuse class action lawsuits from one of our attorneys.

Amount of Compensation from a Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Sexual abuse lawsuits where the victim is a child can be worth between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000, based on a variety of factors that are unique to each and every case. If we narrow it down further, sexual harassment and other non-physical acts of abuse may result in case values of $450,000 to $1,000,000. Lawsuits for sexual assault, which means any physical contact for sexual gratification between adults and minors, are worth $1,500,000 to $5,000,000 on average. But those with exceptional circumstances, like severe physical and/or psychological damage, may be settled for $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. To learn more about settlement values for a Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility sex abuse lawsuit, contact our law firm.

How Long Do these Cases Take to Settle?

Due to the complications of suing a government entity, lawsuits against Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility can take 1 to 2 years to settle. If it turns out that taking your case to trial is the best option, it can take one or more years before you receive payment from a juvenile hall sexual abuse case. This is rare, however, as more than 95% of sexual assault lawsuits are settled between the two parties. The timeline can be longer for a class action lawsuit; these cases often take 2 to 3 years to settle. If a settlement cannot be reached and the case goes to trial, you will need to add 1 or more years to the process of settling a Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility class action lawsuit.

No Upfront Cost with the Zero Fee Guarantee

The cost of hiring a Shasta County Juvenile Rehab Facility sexual abuse attorney is the last thing you should worry about when you were victimized as a juvenile inmate. Our lawyers will provide you with free legal services from day one, thanks to the Zero Fee Guarantee. All of our payments are deferred until we secure the settlement you deserve. At that point, our fees are included in your settlement check, so you will never pay out of pocket for us to represent you.

For a free case evaluation from a child sexual assault lawsuit attorney, contact Kenmore Law Group as soon as possible.