How Long Do I Have to File a Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
You have 22 years after you turn 18 years old if you wish to file a Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawsuit. That’s why you will often hear that the age of 40 is the deadline to sue for being sexually abused while you were a minor under California law.
On the other hand, you have probably come across new stories of juvenile hall lawsuits that were filed by older victims. As a result, you may be confused about how long you have to sue Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse. You are not alone, as we can tell you from the many phone calls and emails we receive from adult survivors of child sexual assault.
Please keep reading if you have questions about the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit against Sutter Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse. If you have any other concerns about your rights as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, contact us to schedule a free case review.
$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
What is the Deadline to File a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Yuba Juvenile Hall?
Starting from your 18th birthday, you have 22 years to seek compensation if you were abused by a staff member at Sutter Juvenile Hall. While money cannot make up for what you went through, a lawsuit is meant to punish your abuser and the people that failed to protect you from sexual abuse while you were staying at a youth detention center.
Though 22 years may be enough for some people, those who are incarcerated are unlikely to complain if they are being abused by a probation officer or another staff member. In particular, juvenile inmates are afraid to come forward, as they are likely to be punished for snitching by other inmates. Additionally, their abuser has probably threatened them with additional time or loss of privileges, like visiting hours with their loved ones.
These victims may not understand the ramifications of sexual abuse until they are older than 40, but they may still be eligible for a lawsuit according to California’s discovery rule.
Can I Sue Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall if the Statute of Limitations has Already Passed?
Yes, it’s possible to file a juvenile hall sexual assault lawsuit past the statute of limitations, depending on when you discover an abuse-related injury. These include unwanted pregnancy, contacting an STD, and other physical injuries. But most of our clients are adult survivors, who are dealing with the emotional trauma of sexual abuse during childhood.
Because they have spent so many years repressing these incidents, it’s likely that they are unaware of how these illnesses are connected to what they went through at Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall. Awareness of these injuries, i.e., the impact of sexual abuse on their lives may not happen until they seek help from a licensed therapist. Regardless of how old you are when this happens, you have up to 5 years to file a personal injury or class action lawsuit for sexual abuse by a juvenile justice staff member.
Can I File a Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall Class Action Lawsuit?
Yes, you have the option of filing a class action lawsuit if you were sexually abused at a juvenile hall. We urge you to contact us right away, since there’s a good chance that a Sutter Juvenile Hall sexual abuse class action lawsuit is already in progress. That means you can join the existing lawsuit with others who were subjected to abuse while staying at a youth detention center. Keep in mind that the statute of limitations is the same for class action lawsuits, meaning you must file a claim by:
- the age of 40 (22 years after your 18th birthday)
- 5 years after the realization of one or more injuries from childhood sexual abuse
What is the Average Value of a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall?
The amount of compensation from a Yuba Juvenile Hall sexual assault lawsuit is between $1,500,000 and $5,000,000 on average. However, there are cases that will settle for $1,000,000 or less, and this may be perfectly acceptable based on the victim’s circumstances. On the other hand, we’ve represented clients whose cases were settled for over $10,000,000. Ultimately, how much you are entitled to from a lawsuit is based on numerous factors, which we can go over with you during a free consultation. To learn the potential value of your case, contact our office and speak to a Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall sexual abuse attorney.
What is the Average Amount of Time to Settle these Cases?
A case for the sexual abuse of a minor can take 6 to 24 months to settle, though 1 to 2 years is a more realistic timeline. This is based on a variety of complications that have to do with lawsuits against government entities, like the Sutter County Probation Department. If your case ends up going to trial, it may take 3 years or longer to receive compensation from a lawsuit against Yuba/Sutter Juvenile Hall. However, there is no way to predict exactly how long it will take to settle your case, as many of the factors that are involved are beyond our control.
Contact Our Law Firm
Do you have questions about the statute of limitations to sue Yuba Juvenile Hall for sexual abuse? Would you like to explore your rights and legal options with a child sexual abuse lawyer? If so, contact the Yuba/ Sutter Juvenile Hall sexual abuse lawyers of Kenmore Law Group.
We offer a Zero Fee Guarantee to all victims of sexual abuse, meaning you won’t pay a single dime in legal fees. Instead, our bills are paid by Sutter County as a part of your settlement award, so the only way we get paid is by winning your lawsuit.
To see if we are the right law firm to represent you, contact us right away to schedule a free case evaluation. We can also provide you with a free second opinion on an existing lawsuit for sexual abuse at Yuba/ Sutter Juvenile Hall.