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Fierce Legal Protection For School Sex Abuse Victims
We trust teachers and other educational professionals to protect and guide our children, not exploit them. When a teacher violates the trust placed in them, their professional ethics, and all sense of decency, and sexually abuses a child, the impact is devastating. Victims of childhood sexual abuse often suffer profound physical and emotional trauma, with scars that last a lifetime. Schools have an intrinsic responsibility to prevent predators from gaining access to students, including properly vetting employees, strictly supervising adult-student interactions, and promptly investigating any complaints.
When a school administration, district, or even the government fails to uphold this responsibility, both the school and the perpetrator must be held accountable. If your child has been sexually abused at school, our Los Angeles, CA school sex abuse lawyer is here to demand justice.
You and your child may have more legal options than you realize, including the right to file a lawsuit for damages under California’s “look back” window. It is your right to seek monetary compensation to cover medical care, including psychological treatment, and to hold all involved parties accountable. We help you initiate civil action and advise you of your other legal options under federal and California law. Seber Bulger Law is ready to offer a free consultation to discuss your case and how we can help.
How Can A Los Angeles School Sexual Abuse Lawyer Help Me?
When a teacher, administrator, or any school staff member sexually abuses a minor, whether the child is in elementary school or just weeks away from their 18th birthday, it is a serious crime. We hope the offender will face criminal prosecution, but sometimes it’s not possible; for example, you cannot put a school district in prison. But, you should know that there are other legal avenues to pursue. Schools and school districts are legally and ethically obligated to protect children. If they fail in this responsibility, whether through poor hiring practices, insufficient supervision, or not investigating warning signs and complaints, they can be held liable for the harm done to your child.
Our school sexual abuse attorney helps you file a lawsuit against the perpetrator, as well as the school and district, as appropriate. We understand that no amount of money can erase the trauma your child has experienced, but a fair settlement can provide you with the financial support needed for counseling, therapy, or even relocation to help your family start fresh. Any person or entity who contributed to the abuse of your child should be held accountable. Let us fight for you.
Our firm takes a comprehensive approach to securing justice in school sexual abuse cases. These may be more complicated than other types of claims for a few reasons:
Multiple defendants, including the perpetrator, school administrators, and school district
Powerful opportunities with teams of attorneys
Difficulty preserving evidence
Victim-blaming and shaming
We’ve encountered these complications in school sex abuse claims and successfully overcome them. Our Los Angeles school sex abuse lawyer carefully builds strong arguments on your behalf, including incorporating California’s “look back” provisions, to achieve the best possible outcome for your child.
At Seber Bulger Law, we are dedicated to fighting for the maximum compensation available to help your child heal. We will handle all aspects of the case so you can focus on your child’s recovery and well-being. Please call today for a confidential consultation.
