How Long Does it Take for an Alameda Camp Sweeney Sexual Abuse Lawsuit to Settle?
It takes anywhere from a few months to 3 or more years to settle a case for sexual abuse at Alameda Camp Sweeney. It takes 6 to 8 months to settle a Alameda Camp Sweeney abuse lawsuit if the evidence is readily available and the defendant is willing to negotiate a fair settlement. However, if the case involves complicated legal procedures, like having your case tried in court, it will take longer for a Alameda Camp Sweeney sexual assault case to settle. Under these circumstances, it can take 2 years or longer to settle a juvenile detention center sexual abuse claim against Alameda Camp Sweeney.
The amount of time for a Alameda Camp Sweeney sexual abuse lawsuit case to settle depends on many issues that are specific to each victim. That’s why there is no “one size fits all” answer to the question of how long it takes to get paid on a child sexual abuse claim. To get a sense of how long it may take to reach a settlement in your case, contact the Alameda Camp Sweeney sexual abuse lawyers of Kenmore Law Group.
How Many Months Does it Take for an Alameda Camp Sweeney Sex Abuse Case to Settle?
It takes 4 to 6 months to settle a Alameda Camp Sweeney abuse lawsuit if the relevant circumstances are in your favor. Factors that will speed up the settlement process include:
- Clear evidence of abuse by the perpetrator, or relatively easy access to evidence, such as medical records, photos, video footage, records of abuse complaints, and witness statements.
- The responsible entities (the abuser, Alameda County officials, etc.) are willing to admit liability.
- The defendant or defendants are willing to negotiate in good faith.
Sometimes, we are able to settle a Alameda Camp Sweeney sexual assault lawsuit in 4 to 6 weeks. However, this is unlikely if the incident occurred many months or years ago. Higher values cases that are worth $2,000,000 and above also take longer to settle. The vast majority of settlements are around or above this amount, so in reality, it will take at least 6 months to settle a sexual abuse lawsuit against Alameda Camp Sweeney.
$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
How Many Years Does it Take to Settle a Alameda Camp Sweeney Abuse Lawsuit?
It will take several years to settle a Alameda Camp Sweeney sex abuse lawsuit if there are serious physical and/or psychological injuries to the victim. Considering these are high value cases, you are likely to face considerable resistance from the defendant, as they are interested in paying as little as possible to settle your case.
At the very least, we expect most of these cases to take over one year, even if we are able to settle the matter without going to court. However, it’s possible that a severe trauma due to sexual abuse lawsuit will need to be tried in court.
However, over 90% of juvenile hall sexual abuse lawsuits are settled before the trial date. That means you do not have to argue your case in front of a jury and wait for a verdict. Nevertheless, negotiating a settlement after the filing of a lawsuit can take anywhere from 12 to 24 months.
How Long will it Take to Settle a Class Action Lawsuit against Alameda Camp Sweeney?
Settling a Alameda Camp Sweeney sexual abuse class action lawsuit will take 2 years or more on average. Class action claims have to be certified by the courts, and this process can take one or more years depending on a variety of factors, such as the number of plaintiffs, the evidence that’s needed, and the court’s schedule.
The timeline to settle a class action lawsuit against Alameda Camp Sweeney is 3 to 5 years, maybe longer, if your case is tried in court. Granted, trials are rare in these situations, and you will most likely settle the case privately with the defendant.
Keep in mind that you are not required to join a class action as a victim of sexual assault at a California juvenile hall. In fact, it’s better for some claimants to file a personal injury lawsuit on their own. To ensure that you are making the best possible choice, call us to speak with an Alameda Camp Sweeney sexual abuse class action lawsuit attorney.
Contact Kenmore Law Group
The child sexual assault lawyers of Kenmore are ready to fight for you and the compensation you deserve. To learn more about the lawsuit process, contact us to schedule a free case evaluation. Or, you can contact us to receive a free second opinion on a pending lawsuit for abuse at Alameda Camp Sweeney.
We work on contingency, so you pay nothing to hire a lawyer with experience in juvenile hall sexual assault cases. Our expenses are paid to us as a part of your settlement award, and with the Zero Fee Guarantee, you owe us $0 if we fail to win your case.
Call us today to discuss your rights and legal options if you were sexually abused at Alameda Camp Sweeney.