Articles Posted in Sex Abuse

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If you were the victim of sexual abuse or assault, either as a child or an adult, you have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against both your abuser and any school, company, or organization that might be liable for the abuse.

In this post, we will provide a brief overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in Washington. We will look at the Washington statute of limitations for sex abuse civil cases and the potential settlement value of these cases.

Our lawyers also discuss how a new proposed law in Washington could make it much easier for child sex abuse victims to bring lawsuits. If you have a Washington sex abuse case, contact us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082.

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Our law firm is actively investigating sex abuse lawsuits involving Dr. Oumair Aejaz, an internal medicine physician who worked at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and Ascension Genesys Hospital in Michigan.

The page focuses on the ongoing sexual abuse lawsuit against Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Michigan physician accused of secretly recording patients, including children, in vulnerable situations at hospitals. Dr. Aejaz faces multiple felony charges, and his misconduct may extend across several states due to his role as a contracted physician.

Our lawyers will discuss the potential legal liability of the hospitals where Dr. Aejaz worked and provides early estimates for settlement amounts. While it’s still early in the litigation, we also look at potential settlement amounts in these lawsuits.

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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it.

In this post, we will discuss the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Nevada. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

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On this page, our national sex abuse lawyers will look at sexual abuse lawsuits against residential treatment facilities. Residential treatment facilities have become very popular in recent years, offering inpatient mental and behavioral health services to residents, and often housing juveniles with state funding.

Recent reports and investigations have shown that sexual abuse of residents is a major problem at these facilities. Victims of sexual abuse at residential treatment centers can file civil lawsuits against the facility and get compensation for their injuries.

About Residential Treatment Facilities

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Under Oregon law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic elements of a sex abuse lawsuit in Oregon. We will also analyze the potential settlement amounts for Oregon sex abuse lawsuits.

We also provide the latest news and updates on Oregon sex abuse lawsuits.

How is Sexual Abuse Defined in Oregon?

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There was an awful problem with sex abuse in Illinois detention centers for decades.  Now, victims are seeing settlement compensation for their suffering by filing juvenile detention center sex abuse lawsuits.

Recent investigations and victims who have come forward have shown with new clarity the extent to which inmates at juvenile detention facilities in Illinois were subject to sexual abuse and sexual assault by staff and other inmates. Victims of sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers are now coming forward and filing lawsuits against the state and the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice.

This page is about how to sign up for an Illinois detention center sex abuse lawsuit and how settlement amounts will be calculated in these lawsuits.

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This post will explain the basics of Rhode Island sexual abuse lawsuits. We examine how Rhode Island law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sex abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the potential settlement for sex abuse lawsuits in Rhode Island.

What is Considered Sex Abuse in Rhode Island

Sexual assault or abuse is defined as intentional sexual touching or contact without the other person’s consent and for the purpose of sexual gratification, arousal, or humiliation. In the context of a civil lawsuit, sexual abuse or assault is often referred to as sexual battery, and it can range from groping a breast to rape.

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On this page, we will look at Lyft rideshare drive sexual assault lawsuits. These are civil lawsuits against Lyft by rideshare passengers who were sexually abused or assaulted by a Lyft driver. We will look at the basic allegations in these cases and their potential settlement value.

Our national sex abuse lawyers are seeking and accepting Lyft driver sex assault cases across the country. If you have been sexually assaulted by a Lyft driver contact us today at 800-553-8082 on contact us online.

Sexual Assaults by Lyft Drivers

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Victims of sexual abuse or assault in Ohio have the legal right to file civil lawsuits and compensation for their injuries. Victims can sue not just their abuser, but also third parties such as schools, churches or organizations that enabled the abuse to occur or covered it up.

In this post, we will provide an overview of sexual abuse lawsuits in Ohio. We will explain the statute of limitations for Ohio sex abuse lawsuits and their potential settlement value. If you have an Ohio sex abuse case, contact us today for a free online consultation or call 800-553-8082.

Ohio Sex Abuse Lawsuit News and Updates

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This post will look at sex abuse and assault lawsuits in South Carolina. We will look at some of the key points of law regarding sex abuse lawsuits in South Carolina, including the statute of limitations. We will also examine the potential settlement value of South Carolina sexual abuse lawsuits.

South Carolina Sex Abuse Lawsuit Updates

The law on sex abuse lawsuits is always evolving.  So let’s begin with recent updates on sexual abuse and assault claims in South Carolina:

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