Under updated laws, Washington DC allows survivors of childhood sexual abuse to bring lawsuits against churches, organizations, or agencies for many years after the abuse occurred. Adults who survived this type of abuse also have legal options. A Washington, DC, sexual abuse lawyer from our team is available when you are ready.
With 70 years of collective legal experience, our Washington, DC, personal injury lawyers from Jenner Law have helped clients get justice and hold perpetrators accountable. We provide free, confidential consultations. Contact us to learn more about how these cases work and review your legal options with our team.
Our Washington, DC Sexual Abuse Attorneys Are Here When You Are Ready to Talk
At Jenner Law, we know coming forward is often difficult. Talking about the sexual abuse you endured can be traumatic, and you may have questions about confidentiality and other related topics. We are here when you are ready, and we even have trauma-informed legal professionals on our staff. We are aware of how our words can affect you and work to prevent accidentally doing further harm.
Your individual needs always come first. We will speak with you privately and answer your questions with compassion and empathy. We have more than 70 years of collective experience protecting the rights of our clients and fighting for justice for them. You can count on us to dig deeper and fight harder to hold the liable parties accountable for your physical and emotional harm.
We represent clients based on contingency. We never ask you to pay upfront costs or fees. We work for a percentage of the payout in your case and only get paid when you do. Reach out to learn more as soon as you are ready. There is no obligation to proceed with your case even if you make the call.
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Our Washington DC Lawyers Can Build a Case Against Those Responsible for Your Sexual Abuse
Washington DC’s sexual abuse laws permit lawsuits against negligent third parties, including churches, schools, and youth organizations. These cases generally stem from allegations that a staff member or volunteer used their affiliation with the organization to get close to children and teens specifically to abuse them.
This includes cases where the organization knew or should have known about a risk and failed to act responsibly, as well as cases of negligent hiring, retention, or supervision of the abuser.
We can also hold the perpetrator legally responsible, too. One example where this could occur is in a Washington, DC, therapist abuse case. When therapists manipulate patients into a sexual encounter and violate ethical standards, the patient has the right to pursue a case against them. Our Washington, DC, therapist abuse lawyers can help.
How Can a Washington DC Sexual Abuse Lawyer Help Me?
Our Washington, DC, sexual abuse attorneys want to help survivors get justice and hold entities accountable for their negligence in sexual abuse cases. We understand it may be difficult to reach out to our team and discuss your abuse with a stranger, but that is what we are here for.
We can assess your rights and options during a free consultation. You may be able to remain anonymous in court filings and hide your identity from the public if you prefer. Anything you tell us is confidential, and we will not push you to proceed unless you are ready to do so.
Survivors may need to testify under oath—often in a video deposition we handle privately—about the sexual abuse or assault they endured. However, we will make this as straightforward and comfortable as possible. We will also support your case with expert witnesses, medical records, testimony from other witnesses, and other available evidence. You can count on us to fight for justice for you.
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How Long Do I Have to Call a Washington DC Sexual Abuse Lawyer?
Washington DC lawmakers recently made changes to D.C. Code Title 12, Chapter 3, which includes the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse cases. Survivors can sue for sexual abuse that occurred before they turned 35 until they reach the age of 40. This is found under D.C. Code § 12-301(11).
This deadline applies to many adult victims of sexual abuse, as well. However, D.C. Code § 12-301(12) adds a new deadline for those who were 35 years of age or older when they were sexually abused.
These adult survivors have up to five years to begin their lawsuit. However, we encourage you to contact us about your case because there are numerous exceptions and tolling rules that could apply in these cases.
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What Damages Are Recoverable in a Washington DC Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
When our Washington, DC, attorneys file a sexual abuse lawsuit, we fight for justice. There are two parts to winning these cases:
- Holding the liable party or parties accountable
- Obtaining justice and fair compensation based on the expenses and losses you experienced
While even maximum compensation cannot take away the pain and trauma, it can help you pay for the care and support you deserve. When we negotiate a settlement or receive a verdict, you can recover past and present expenses and losses.
Talk to Our Washington DC Sexual Abuse Team About Your Legal Options
You can discuss your case with a caring, compassionate team member today. We provide free, confidential consultations. We are handling Washington, DC, sexual abuse cases today. You are not alone. Let our team assess your options and explain how a Washington, DC, sexual abuse lawyer from Jenner Law can help.
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