Sexual abuse can leave lasting emotional, physical, and psychological wounds. Like many survivors, you may struggle with countless challenges long after the abuse ends. Every person’s experience is different, and your story deserves to be heard.
Choosing to pursue legal action is a deeply personal decision. While it may feel overwhelming, you do not have to face the process alone. Our Boynton Beach sexual abuse lawyers can help you hold the abusers accountable and get the justice you deserve.
Our team at GOLDLAW has more than 200 years of combined legal experience standing up for the rights of injured victims. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation and learn how our Boynton Beach personal injury lawyers can help you.
What Counts as Sexual Abuse Under Florida Law?
In Florida, sexual abuse includes any unwanted sexual contact, exploitation, or coercion. You do not need to prove physical injury to file a civil claim. Emotional trauma alone can be enough to support a lawsuit against the person or organization responsible.
Civil sexual abuse claims are different from criminal charges. A criminal case punishes the abuser, while a civil case compensates the victim. You can pursue a civil claim even if no criminal charges were ever filed or if the abuser was never convicted.
This difference is important because it allows for accountability even when the criminal justice system fails. If you or someone you love was harmed, our Boynton Beach sexual abuse attorneys can explain how Florida law applies to your specific situation.
For a free legal consultation with a sexual abuse lawyer serving Boynton Beach, call 561-222-2222
What Can a Sexual Abuse Lawyer Do to Help?
These situations often involve sensitive issues, so it’s important to have someone who can handle them with care. A good attorney can protect you and your family from unwanted contact with the abuser or institution while the case is ongoing, giving you peace of mind.
We can:
- Investigate the abuser’s history and the institution’s prior knowledge of the danger
- Identify every party who may share legal responsibility for what happened
- Handle communication with insurance companies and defense attorneys on your behalf
- Bring in medical and psychological experts to document the full impact of the abuse
- Pursue the maximum compensation available under Florida law
Having this kind of support means you can focus on your loved one’s healing instead of navigating a legal system that can feel overwhelming on your own
Many sexual abuse survivors stay silent, but that shouldn’t stop justice. Our team will aggressively pursue the facts that support your narrative and hold all involved parties accountable.
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Who Can Be Held Responsible for the Abuse?
Abusers aren’t the only ones liable; institutions can also be sued if they fail to properly screen employees and handle complaints.
Nursing homes that do not take complaints about their staff seriously and schools that do not perform background checks can be held liable. Employers who ignore warning signs or act carelessly may be held responsible.
Identifying every liable party requires an investigation of prior complaints and internal policies. Our sexual abuse lawyers in Boynton Beach know where to look for evidence showing that an institution knew, or should have known, about the danger and did nothing to stop it.
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How Much Does a Sexual Abuse Lawyer Cost?
Sexual abuse cases often involve well-funded institutions with significant legal resources. You deserve experienced legal representation regardless of your financial circumstances. Our sexual abuse lawyers work on a contingency fee plan.
That means:
- You pay nothing upfront.
- Your consultation is completely free.
- We only recover attorneys’ fees if we successfully get compensation for you.
This plan lets you seek justice without worrying about money during a tough time. Most cases take less than a year, and you won’t receive a bill.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit?
Florida’s statute of limitations for civil sexual abuse claims is governed by Florida Statutes § 95.11.
The applicable deadline depends on several factors and the specific provisions of Florida law that apply to the claim:
- 7 years after the survivor reaches the age of majority,
- 4 years after the survivor leaves the dependency of the abuser, or
- 4 years after the survivor discovers both the injury and its causal connection to the abuse.
For victims under the age of 16, there is no time limit for filing a lawsuit. Victims between the ages of 16 and 17 have until the age of 25. Our legal team can review your case and determine the appropriate filing deadlines.
Get Help From Our Boynton Beach Sexual Abuse Attorneys
If you or someone you love has been sexually abused, it is understandable if you are angry. You may even be wondering whether anyone will be held accountable and how you and your family can move on with your lives. Our legal team can help.
We will never pretend to fully comprehend the personal journey you have been on, but we do have extensive experience advocating for survivors of sexual abuse. Our Boynton Beach sexual abuse attorneys hold accountable those who hurt others.
Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and the compensation you deserve. We have been standing up for the rights of injured victims and their families in South Florida since 2002. Call today for a free consultation and tell us what happened.
