The Average Value of School Sexual Abuse Cases – Kenmore Law Group Can Help You!
What is the average value of a school sexual abuse case? Unfortunately, sexual abuse in schools is very common. Victimized students and their families typically have the right to sue for school sexual abuse, and questions about average value of cases are very common among them.
Sexual abuse in schools is an issue that affects schools all over our country. Without a doubt, students affected by sexual assault in schools – one of the places where they are supposed to be safe – can have long-lasting affects (including physical, mental, and emotional). If you or a loved one suffered sexual assault in an elementary school, middle school, high school, or even a college or university, you might have grounds to file a school sexual abuse lawsuit. If you are interested in learning more about your legal options, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm today.
Here at Kenmore Law Group, our school sexual assault attorneys have many years of experience and are ready to help you file your lawsuit. No matter where the incident occurred, you can trust our experts to handle your claim effectively and help you recover the compensation that you are owed for the harm that you suffered. If you are ready to discuss your legal options and your right to sue for sexual assault at a school with the experts at our firm, contact us today. We offer national representation.
School Liability for Sexual Assault
Public and private schools alike, of course including schools dedicated to higher education, all have a duty of care towards their students. They essentially have a duty to keep their students safe.
Although some might argue that schools only have a duty to keep the premises free of hazards, like trip hazards, slip hazards, etc., schools actually also have the duty to keep the premises of any dangers represented by other people. Because of this, schools have to subject their prospective employees to thorough background checks, supervise their employees, train their employees, and deal with complaints appropriately.
When schools negligently hire teachers, coaches, or any staff with a history of sexual assault, the school could be liable for any harm resulting from an incident. When schools fail to train their staff appropriately to identify and report possible sexual assault incidents on campus or fail to properly supervise staff, the school could be liable for the sexual assault. In addition, when schools receive complaints of sexual misconduct or sexual abuse from students or parents but fail to take any action to prevent further incidents and harm to students, then the school could be liable.
If you are unsure of whether a school could be liable for the sexual assault that you suffered, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm today.
The Largest School Districts in the U.S.
The following school districts are among the largest in the country:
- New York City School District
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- City of Chicago School District
- Miami-Dade County School District
- Clark County School District
- Broward County School District
- Houston ISD
Regardless of the specific school district or even the state in which the sexual assault occurred, you can trust our sexual assault lawyers here at Kenmore Law Group to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue and recover the payout that you are owed.
Common Sexual Abuse in Schools
Sexual abuse is essentially a blanket term that covers different types of sexual misconduct. Some forms of sexual abuse that are, unfortunately, common in schools include the following:
- Rape
- Attempted rape
- Fondling, groping, or any unwanted sexual touching
- Forcing someone to perform sexual acts
All sexual abuse can be traumatic for victims. Victims are likely to suffer physical injuries as well as mental/emotional harm. Although every situation is different, some potential harm resulting from sexual abuse in schools can result in the following: sexual transmitted infections (STI’s); injuries to reproductive organs; fractures; lacerations; bruises; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); depression; anxiety; personality disorders; etc. Unfortunately, such traumatic experiences often lead to self-harm and even suicide – especially when the victim does not get the support that he or she needs after the incident.
Average Settlement Amounts for Sexual Abuse Cases
The value of a sexual abuse case will always be based on the details surrounding the claim, including the type of incident suffered, the resulting injuries, the permanency of the injuries, and the effect that the incident has had and will continue having on the victim’s life. Although every situation is different, it is possible to discuss average values – if the cases are separated by type (and/or severity).
For instance, a sexual abuse case that is considered only minor (that might have consisted of fondling, unwanted touching, and some mental/emotional harm) could have a value of around $100,000. On the contrary, a more severe sexual abuse case (that might have consisted of rape, severe physical injuries, and significant mental/emotional harm) could have a value of up to $1,000,000 – some cases can even surpass this value.
The best way to determine the possible value of your school sexual assault claim is to reach out to an attorney to discuss your case. Your attorney will help you better understand the specific value of your claim and the type of compensation that you could recover – which could include compensation for medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, funeral and burial costs, punitive damages, and legal fees.
If you have any questions about the average value of sexual abuse cases against schools, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.
Kenmore Law Group Can Help You
Whether you or a member of your family suffered sexual assault at a school anywhere in the country, you can trust the experts at our law firm to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your sexual assault lawsuit and sue the school district. Here at Kenmore Law Group, we offer national representation, and we are ready to help you file your sexual assault lawsuit.
We offer free legal services. We are proud to offer free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all of your concerns. Our school sexual assault attorneys will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to begin or even continue your lawsuit. Contact us immediately to benefit from our free legal services.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee. This means that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. You can contact our team with the confidence of knowing that you will not have to pay upfront fees.
We work on contingency. Because of our strict contingency structure, our clients will actually not be required to pay anything until after reaching a positive claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for any legal costs.
If you are ready to discuss your claim with our attorneys, contact us at your earliest convenience. We are ready to help you with your school sexual abuse claim.
