How Long Do I Have to File a Urban Camp Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

Starting from when you are 18 years old, you have 22 years for a lawsuit against Urban Camp if you were sexually abused by someone that works for the facility. To put it another way, you can look at the age of 40 as the standard for how long you have to sue Urban Camp for sexual abuse.

In spite of this deadline, there are certain reasons as to why an adult survivor of child sexual assault does not initiate a compensation claim within this time. Depending on their age and knowledge about sex, the victim may not realize for many years that what happened to them was a form of abuse. Alternatively, those who understand that they were sexually violated can’t deal with the pain and trauma and spend many years repressing memories of sexual abuse at Urban Camp.

If you or someone you know is facing this dilemma, you are sure to have many questions about the legal process, including “Can I sue Urban Camp if the statute of limitations has already passed?” This is one of the topics we will cover in this article, but please keep in mind that we cannot comment on your specific situation without knowing the details of your case. Thus, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible and speak to a Urban Camp sexual abuse attorney.

Statute of Limitations to Sue Urban Camp for Sexual Abuse

As we’ve said before, the normal deadline for a Urban Camp sexual abuse lawsuit is 22 years from the legal age of adulthood (18) in California. Considering that most personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years, this is quite a generous span of time.

On the other hand, sexual assault produces extremely complex injuries, especially if you are a child at the time. For the most part, these victims don’t even realize that they were harmed, at least not for many years. That’s why one can argue that it’s unfair to place a specific age limit on how long you have to file a Urban Camp sexual assault lawsuit. So, what are the exceptions that can be made if you are older than 40 and wish to sue Urban Camp for child sexual abuse?

Suing within 5 Years from the Discovery of Injuries from Sexual Abuse

Those who discover an abuse-related injury later in life can file a lawsuit according to the terms of the discovery rule, no matter how old they are. The discovery rule for sexual abuse of a minor extends the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Urban Camp for sexual abuse.

How is this possible? Let’s say a probation officer at Urban Camp starts touching you in a sexual manner, but you are too afraid to tell anyone. The pattern of silence continues after you leave the facility, because at that point, you just want to forget about what happened and move forward with your life.

Over the years, you develop a number of mental health issues, but you do not connect these problems with the incidents of assault at Urban Camp. At some point, you realize that you need to see a therapist, and with their help, you understand the harm you suffered from sexual assault while you were a child.

Even if you are older than 40, you are allowed to file a lawsuit within 5 years from discovering the physical or mental effects of sexual abuse at a juvenile detention center.

Can I Join a Urban Camp Class Action Lawsuit?

Yes, you can join a class action lawsuit with other inmates who were sexually abused at Urban Camp. Even if there is no class action at the time you contact us, we can help you file a lawsuit and find other plaintiffs to join you in your quest for justice. These lawsuits are very complicated compared to the average personal injury claim, so it’s in your best interest to hire a Urban Camp sexual abuse class action lawsuit attorney. Our legal experts are ready to guide you and bring you the settlement you deserve, so contact us to schedule a free consultation.

What is the Average Value of a Urban Camp Sex Abuse Lawsuit?

A lawsuit for sexual abuse at Urban Camp is worth $450,000 to $5,000,000 for the vast majority of cases. But there are circumstances that can increase the value of a Urban Camp lawsuit to $10,000,000 and above. Generally, claims involving sexual assault versus sexual harassment have higher values, though harassment lawsuits can result in settlements of $3,000,000 or more, based on how it’s affected the victim’s life. As there are so many factors that are involved, we suggest that you contact us and speak to a lawyer who can advise you on the approximate value of your case.

How Long will it Take to Settle a Case for Sexual Assault at Urban Camp? 

On average, these lawsuits take 1 to 2 years to settle if you are filing a claim by yourself. With class action lawsuits, we would say that the average time to settle a sexual abuse case is 2 to 3 years. There are lawsuits that settle within the first 6 months, but in most cases, we would say that it takes at least 12 months to reach a settlement if you are suing Urban Camp for child sexual assault.

Contact Our Law Firm

Our attorneys provide free legal services under the Zero Fee Guarantee, so you don’t have to worry about legal fees if you are interested in filing a lawsuit against Urban Camp for incidents of sexual abuse. We collect our fees at the end of your case, and only if you receive payment from the juvenile justice system. Otherwise, you pay absolutely nothing, since we don’t make a cent unless you do.

Just give us a call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and learn about your rights from the Urban Camp sexual abuse lawyers of Kenmore Law Group.