National City Teacher Arrested after Reports of Child Sex Abuse – Child Sex Abuse Attorneys

The Kenmore Law Group’s Sexual Assault and Abuse litigation division is currently investigating the allegations of sexual abuse made against Jacqueline Ma, a teacher at Lincoln Acres Elementary School. If your child was abused or if you were sexually abused by this teacher when you were a minor, contact our law firm as soon as possible.

Our lawyers have decades of experience and are more than ready to take on your case. Our team is not afraid to take on any school district or any other entity that is liable for the sexual abuse of minors. If you are interested in learning more about your rights and about the legal options available to you, contact the experts here at the Kenmore Law Group at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are more than ready to guide you every step of the way until reaching a successful claim outcome.

The Teachers Arrest

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Jacqueline Ma (34) was arrested at Lincoln Acres Elementary School. Ma is a 6^th grade, award-winning teacher, who has been working at the school since 2013. According to the National City Police Department, the a parent reported concerns that their 13-year-old child possibly had an inappropriate relationship with the teacher in the past. This prompted the investigation. Ultimately, police found enough evidence to arrest Ma on six felony counts – three each of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and oral copulation with a child under 14.

The suspect was booked at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility.

There is no information regarding when the alleged abuse happened. The authorities continue to investigate the situation and are urging other victims to come forward.

Some parents expressed concerns about their being other victims, as the teacher has been working at the school for about 10 years.

What Can I Do If My Child was Sexually Abused by a Teacher?

If your child was a victim of child sex abuse at the hands of Ma at Lincoln Acres Elementary School, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against the school and the school district. This is because these establishments have a duty to keep their students safe from absolutely all hazards, including those represented by their staff. All staff must be subject to background checks, complete appropriate training, and be supervised. When there is even the slightest suspicion of sexual misconduct from staff, they must investigate the situation and do whatever is necessary to secure the safety of their students.

Unfortunately, child sex assault in schools continues to be a major problem. In fact, many schools and school districts simply do not take reports or allegations seriously and try to cover them up.

Here at our law firm, we believe that these entities should be held accountable for the sexual assault that innocent students suffer at the hands of staff.

I was Sexually Abused by Jacqueline Ma when I was a Minor. Can I Sue?

Ma has been teaching at the elementary school for about 10 years, so it is likely that some of her previous students are already adults. If you were sexually abused by Ma when you were still a minor, then you could certainly have the right to file a lawsuit as long as your parent didn’t previously pursue a claim. For more information about your right to file a sex abuse lawsuit, contact our lawyers here at the Kenmore Law Group today.

The Time to File a Child Sex Abuse Case

Under California law, the following deadlines apply to child sex abuse cases:

• Until the age of 40
• 5 years from the date of discovery (discovering that the harm suffered was caused by the
• sex abuse)

If you do not file your claim on time, then you can lose your right to file your lawsuit entirely. For more information about the time that you have to file your child sex abuse lawsuit, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our lawyers are more than ready to help you file your claim against the National School District on time.

What Can I Recover?

In general, child sex abuse cases are associated with high case values. This is because child sex abuse often leads to extensive physical, mental, and emotional harm – most of which can be long lasting. This can include injuries to genitals, to reproductive organs, sexually transmitted infections, post-traumatic stress, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, depression, etc.

In general, the different categories of compensation available for recovery include the following:

• Medical costs
• Mental health costs
• Lost earnings or earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Legal fees

In addition, if the child sex abuse was covered up, then damages could be tripled under California law.

What is the average case value of child sex abuse cases? As mentioned above, these types of cases are normally associated with high case values. These cases can range from $500,000 to $5 million, but they can be worth much more. Unfortunately, we cannot establish a possible case value without first evaluating your specific situation, as case value is based on the details of your case.

What is the average settlement time for child sex abuse cases? Without a doubt, having to file a claim for child sex abuse can be difficult for victims and their families. We understand that claimants are often interested in going through the legal process as quickly as possible. here at our firm, we are committed to settling these types of cases within 6 months. However, sometimes the settlement process can take much longer due to different complications that arise. In general, we can settle these cases in under 2 years. Here at our law firm, we will do everything possible to get you a fair settlement within a reasonable length of time.

Contact Kenmore Law Group Today

As previously mentioned, our team is investigating the allegations made against Jacqueline Ma at Lincoln Acres Elementary School. If you believe that your child was a victim, or if you are a former student that was abused as a minor, please reach out to the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. You could have the right to sue and recover compensation for the harm that you or your child suffered.

We have decades of experience handling these types of claims and are ready to hold negligent entities accountable for the harm resulting from child sex abuse. To make things as easy as possible for you and your family, we offer free legal services. These free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions, during which out team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will not have to pay upfront legal fees. Since we work on contingency, you will not pay anything unless you win.

If you are ready to discuss your right to sue for child sex abuse at Lincoln Acres Elementary School, contact the Kenmore Law Group today.