Maryland Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuits – Child Sex Abuse Attorneys
Did you experience sexual abuse while you were detained at a Maryland juvenile hall or juvenile detention center? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit; you could also be entitled to receive compensation. If you would like to discuss the legal options available to you with an experienced juvenile hall sexual abuse lawyer, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.
Here at the Kenmore Law Group, our experts have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim and fight for your right to justice. We are not afraid to fight for your rights and help you secure the maximum recovery available for your claim. Contact us today to discuss the legal options available to you and the possibility of pursuing a juvenile hall sexual abuse lawsuit.
$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
Maryland Juvenile Detention Centers and Facilities
Were you abused at a youth detention facility anywhere in Maryland? Examples of these facilities include the following:
- Alfred D. Noyes Children’s Center
- Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School
- Charles H. Hickey, Jr. Structured Shelter Care Program
- Cheltenham Youth Detention Center
- Backbone Mountain Youth Center
- Baltimore City Juvenile Detention Center
- Garrett Children’s Center
- Good Shepherd Services
- Green Ridge Youth Center
- Lower Eastern Shore Children’s Center
- Thomas J. S. Waxter Children’s Center
- Victor Cullen Center
- Western Maryland Children’s Center
Without a doubt, sexual abuse is a major issue in Maryland juvenile halls. If you were abused during your detention at the hands of staff or other detained youth, it is important that you seek guidance as soon as possible. Even if your abuse happened many years ago, you may still have the right to sue.
The Type of Sex Abuse
Any sexual contact with a minor is considered child sex abuse, since minors can never consent. Although every situation is different, juvenile hall sex abuse can include the following:
- Rape and attempted rape
- Sodomy
- Forced kissing
- Groping, fondling, and any touching
- Performing any sexual act on the victim
- Forcing the victim to perform any sexual act
- Making sexual comments or jokes about the victim
- Making the victim pose for explicit content
- Showing the victim explicit content
- And more
Resulting Harm: although every instance of child sex abuse at juvenile halls is different, survivors are likely to experience physical harm as well as psychological harm. This can include sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, pregnancy-related complications, injuries to genitals, injuries to reproductive organs, fractures, lacerations, and other physical injuries due to a struggle or the use of force during the abuse. Psychological harm (or mental and emotional harm) could potentially include post-traumatic stress, anxiety, panic, fear, depression, and more. Survivors may also struggle with forming normal relationships, be unable to keep a job, or have issues with authority figures. In addition, survivors may be at an increased with of substance abuse and self-harm (including committing suicide).
A Summary of Your Right to Sue
Do I have the right to file a lawsuit for sexual abuse that happened at a Maryland juvenile detention center? Yes, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. This is because the entities that operate these facilities have the responsibility to keep all detained youth safe from harm and protect detained youth from sexual abuse. When negligent entities fail to keep detained youth safe from sexual abuse, they could be liable for all resulting harm and could be sued by survivors and their families. In addition, it is important to note that sexual abuse in juvenile halls can be a violation of the Eighth Amendment, specifically since sexual abuse can be considered cruel and unusual punishment. Therefore, survivors may have the right to file a lawsuit based on the violation of civil rights.
For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for child sex abuse that occurred at a Maryland juvenile detention center, contact us today.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery for Maryland Child Sex Abuse Cases?
Although every case is different, claimants may be eligible to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and legal costs. How much can I recover for my Maryland juvenile hall sexual abuse case? The value of your claim is based on the specific details surrounding your claim; therefore, we encourage you to speak to a lawyer for a case-specific review of the possible value of your claim. Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to getting our clients the maximum recovery for their juvenile hall child sex abuse claims in Maryland.
Contact the Kenmore Law Group – Maryland Juvenile Detention Center Lawsuit Lawyers
There is no doubt that child sex abuse is a major problem in Maryland juvenile detention facilities; unfortunately, this problem exists throughout the entire country. Our child sex abuse lawyers at the Kenmore Law Group is fully committed to fighting for the rights of survivors of child sex abuse and getting them the highest recovery available for their claims. If you are ready to fight for your right to get justice, contact us today.
We are proud to offer free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to either begin or continue our claim. That’s right, our team can help you even if you have already started the legal process elsewhere. If you are ready to schedule a free case review, contact us today.
Zero-Fee Guarantee – when you contact our team, you can be certain that you will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Since our law firm also works on a strict contingency structure, you will not be responsible for paying any legal costs if you do not win. If you are ready to speak with our expert team, contact us today!