How Long Do I Have to File a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
You have 22 years to file a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility sexual assault lawsuit from the time you are 18 years old. Thus, you can look at the age of 40 as the standard for how long you have to sue Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility for sexual abuse.
On the one hand, it makes sense that the statute of limitations is based on a specific number of years, and the age of 40 seems like a reasonable deadline to sue for being abused at a juvenile hall. But is there really an age limit for how long it takes someone to understand the harm they suffered as a sexual assault victim? Children, after all, stay silent about incidents of abuse, as they are afraid or confused by what has happened to them. Should these individuals be deprived of the right to sue simply because they are over 40 years old?
There is actually a way to extend the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility for sexual abuse. Please keep reading to learn more about the time limit to sue if you were sexually abused while you were below the age of 18.
$465,000
Slip & Fall
$600,000
Assault and Battery
$525,000
Head Trauma
$900,000
Hand/Wrist and Back Injury
$599,000
Slip And Fall Accident
$600,000
Shoulder Injury
Statute of Limitations to Sue Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility for Sexual Abuse
Starting from when you are 18 years old, you have 22 years to initiate a claim for sexual abuse at Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility. As we previously mentioned, some people will find that this is enough time to file a lawsuit for monetary damages like pain and suffering and emotional distress. But others may need more time before they understand how their lives were devastated by a sexual predator. Thankfully, there is a way to obtain an extension for a juvenile hall inmate abuse lawsuit.
We know that the rules pertaining to the deadline for a lawsuit can be confusing, but rest assured that the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility sexual abuse lawyers at our office are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Can I Sue Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
Yes, there is a way to file a lawsuit against Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility if you are past the normal deadline of 22 years after your 18th birthday. Instead of a specific age limit, you can base the statute of limitations on the discovery of an injury from being sexually abused at Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Typically, these lawsuits are based on mental health disorders, i.e., psychological injuries, though some victims have physical injuries. What’s important is that you were not aware of these issues until the 22-year statute of limitations had expired on your case. This is a very common issue among adult survivors of child sexual abuse that stayed silent about what they endured, due to fear, shame, or confusion.
No matter the reason, the realization of injuries from sexual assault can be used to determine how much time you have for a lawsuit. Starting from the date of discovery, you have 5 years to file a personal injury or class action lawsuit against Tulare County.
Filing a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility Class Action Lawsuit
Chances are, you’ve thought about the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit against Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility. Youth detention centers typically have a long history of inmate abuse, so there are probably hundreds, if not thousands, of victims out there who were sexually abused while staying at Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility. Our attorneys are happy to help if you would like to file or join an existing Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility sexual abuse class action lawsuit. Just give us a call and schedule a free consultation at your earliest convenience.
How Much can I Receive from a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility Sexual Assault Lawsuit?
On average, settlements for lawsuits against juvenile halls fall within the range of $1,500,000 to $5,000,000. If the acts of abuse include sexual assault, a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility lawsuit may settle for $3,000,000 to $10,000,000. Sexual harassment lawsuits typically have lower values, though it’s possible to see multi-million dollar payments if there were many incidents over a long period of time. If you decide to join a class action lawsuit, the resulting settlement can be anywhere from $150,000,000 to $500,000,000. These amounts are based on the fact that juvenile inmate abuse lawsuits are usually filed on behalf of 100 or more victims.
How Long will a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility Sexual Abuse Case Take to Settle?
Sexual abuse lawsuits against Tulare County typically take 12 to 24 months from start to finish. Depending on the circumstances, we may reach a settlement with county officials within 6 months. However, lawsuits against government agencies are very complicated, especially class action claims for abuse at a juvenile detention facility. That’s why it can sometimes take 3 years, maybe longer, to settle a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility sexual assault lawsuit. This is particularly true if we take your case to trial, though over 95% of our cases are successfully settled between the two parties.
Call Us to Schedule a Free Case Evaluation
Would you like to learn about your rights and legal options from a Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility sexual abuse attorney? If so, don’t hesitate to contact the offices of Kenmore Law Group. Our attorneys have been fighting for the rights of sexual abuse victims for several decades.
Along with aggressive representation, we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee, so you won’t have to worry about the cost of legal fees. As a condition of winning your case, we get paid directly by Tulare County. If we don’t recover your settlement award, you owe us $0, since we don’t believe in getting paid unless you do.
We look forward to speaking with you and bringing you the settlement you deserve if you were sexually abused at Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility.