How Long Do I Have to File a VCPAJF Commitment Services Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

Once you reach the legal age of adulthood in California, you have 22 years to sue VCPAJF Commitment Services for sexual abuse by a juvenile justice staff member. In California, the age of adulthood is 18, so you will need to file a lawsuit by your 40^th birthday.

Is the statute of limitations to sue VCPAJF Commitment Services for sexual abuse enough time for a child abuse victim to seek justice? The answer depends on how long it takes you to understand that you were abused, and the injuries you have suffered as a result. For some people, reaching this point will happen before they are 40 years old. But others take much longer to realize the impact of sexual assault on various aspects of their life.

As a victim of sexual abuse at a juvenile hall, you may be asking yourself, “Can I sue VCPAJF Commitment Services if the statute of limitations has already passed?”

Suing VCPAJF Commitment Services for Sexual Abuse – How Long Do I have?

The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against VCPAJF Commitment Services for sexual abuse is 22 years from whenever you turn 18 years old. In essence, you will need to initiate a claim for monetary damages by the time you are 40. A lawsuit will provide you with compensation for medical expenses, mental anguish, pain and suffering, and other applicable damages.

One thing we have to recognize is that children in juvenile halls are unlikely to come forward when they are being sexually abused. Those who “snitch” face physical beatings and other forms of retaliation from inmates. And the person that’s abusing them has probably threatened them with loss of privileges and additional time on their sentences, which is why these children suppress memories of sexual abuse. Once the pattern of repression is established, it’s very difficult to acknowledge the truth and seek help for the injuries that resulted from these incidents.

Filing a Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Past the Statute of Limitations

If the statute of limitations has expired on your case, you can still file a VCPAJF Detention Services sexual abuse lawsuit if you discover a physical or emotional injury. This is based on a legal exception known as the discovery rule, which you can learn more about from a VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual abuse attorney at our law firm.

A common example of the discovery rule has to do with victims who are suffering from anger management issues, relationship phobias, substance abuse, and other trauma-related health disorders. These issues are the result of anger, guilt, and shame associated with sexual abuse, but they do not understand the connection, as they have spent so many years running from these memories. That’s why the discovery of injuries from child abuse often requires help from a therapist.

Even if you are past 40 years of age by the time you understand the harmful effects of sexual assault at VCPAJF Commitment Services, you have 5 years to file a lawsuit under the terms of the discovery rule.

How Much Time Do I have to File a
VCPAJF Commitment Services Class Action Lawsuit?

How long you have to sue VCPAJF Commitment Services for sexual abuse is the same for both class action and personal injury lawsuits. Thus, you will need to file a VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual abuse class action lawsuit by whichever of these dates comes later:

• 22 years after your 18^th birthday
• 5 years from the date of discovering an injury due to sexual abuse at a juvenile detention center

One of our VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual abuse lawyers can answer your questions and guide you through the process of filing or joining a class action lawsuit. With decades of experience on behalf of sexual assault victims, you can count on us to represent your interests and bring you the highest possible settlement from a VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual assault claim.

Settlement Value of a VCPAJF Commitment Services Sexual Abuse Case

Our clients typically receive between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 from a child sexual abuse lawsuit. Please note that these are estimates, and how much you can receive from a lawsuit against VCPAJF Commitment Services may be anywhere from $450,000 to $10,000,000 and above. As you have probably guessed, settlements for juvenile hall abuse class actions lawsuits are much higher – probably around $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. But there are probably 100 or more plaintiffs for each of these lawsuits, so a 9-figure payment should come as no surprise.

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

The process of settling a sexual abuse lawsuit can take anywhere from a few months to 3 or more years. It’s worth noting that lawsuits against juvenile halls and other government entities are more complicated than the average personal injury claim. That’s why VCPAJF Commitment Services sexual assault lawsuits often take 12 to 24 months to settle. If we take your case to trial, it can take up to several years before you receive compensation from Ventura County. However, going to trial is unlikely, as we are able to reach a settlement in over 95% of these cases.

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The Zero Fee Guarantee is our promise to you that you will never pay out of pocket for the cost of legal services. From the very first consultation, all of our services are free to you, since we bill the county probation department for all our expenses. This is paid to us at the same time you receive your settlement award, so we make absolutely nothing if we don’t win your case.

To explore your rights and legal options, contact our office to schedule a free initial consultation. Alternatively, if there is an existing lawsuit that you have questions or concerns about, we can provide you with a free second opinion consultation.

Please give us a call to speak with one of our legal experts if you or a member of your family was sexually abused by a staff member at VCPAJF Detention Services.