If you or your loved one has suffered sexual abuse or sexual assault, you have already experienced great personal loss. There may be a criminal case underway if you reported the sexual abuse or assault to the police and the perpetrator was arrested. At the same time, you may have cause to bring a civil claim against any responsible party, including other individuals or entities such as the following:
- An organization such as a church, a school, a summer camp or a medical practice that knew about past sexual abuse committed by the perpetrator but did not act to restrict his or her access to potential future victims.
- Supervisors of the church workers, counselor, coach or teacher.
- The perpetrator himself (or herself)
In past generations, victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse stood to lose much through exposure by reporting rape. Many chose to keep quiet rather than bring shame on themselves or their families. Today, however, it is more widely recognized that a victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault is not the guilty party. The perpetrator of child molestation or "date rape" is, in fact, the person who should be held responsible. Both criminal charges and civil lawsuits are ways to hold responsible individuals and organizations responsible. Compensation for a victim can enable her or him to get counseling, get medical treatment and otherwise mitigate the damage of a sexual assault or long-term sexual abuse.
After you have suffered ill effects of Camden, New Jersey, sexual abuse, attorney Daniel K. Newman can help you explore your options. Learn how to get economic justice for your child after Voorhees child molestation. Attorney Daniel Newman is an accomplished personal injury lawyer with a diversified law practice and ample experience helping injured people recover compensation for injuries including sexual violence.
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To talk with lawyer Daniel K. Newman about sexual abuse and personal injury law, schedule a free initial consultation at our South Jersey law office. Contact the Law Offices of Daniel K. Newman by calling 856-282-0182 or 866-515-3761 or by completing our online form.
