Probation Officer Sex Abuse Lawyers – Can I File a Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse?

Although sex abuse can look very different from case to case, possible sexual abuse can include the following:

• Rape and attempted rape
• Sodomy
• Penetration with any object
• Forcing he victim to penetrate the attacker
• Any unwanted kissing, on the lips/mouth or anywhere else in the body
• Groping, fondling, or any other unwanted touching
• Showing the victim sexually explicit images or videos
• Sending the victim sexually explicit text messages, emails, photos, etc.
• Requesting sexually explicit content from the victim
• Making sexual comments or jokes
• And more

Depending on the extent of the sexual abuse, victims could potentially suffer significant harm. This can include some of the following physical, mental, and emotional harm:

• Unwanted pregnancies
• Pregnancy-related complications
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Injuries to genitals
• Injuries to reproductive organs
• Fractures, lacerations, and other injuries due to a struggle during the sexual assault
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Fear
• Depression
• Increased risk of substance abuse
• Increased risk of self-harm

Some victims of sexual abuse can suffer lifelong effects. For example, they might struggle with the inability to form normal family relationships or a mistrust of authority. No matter the specific harm that you or a member of your family due to probation officer sexual abuse, it is important that you explore the legal options available to you.

Yes, you could sue for sexual abuse by a probation officer. Your right to sue is based on the county’s failure to keep you safe. The county has a duty to subject all their employees to background checks, training, supervision, etc. The county must also have policies and procedures in place for addressing reports of abuse, investigating abuse, etc. When the county fails to identify and address sexual misconduct or sexual abuse by their own probation officers – or even actively covers up abuse – then the county could be liable. Whether this is Los Angeles County or any other county in the state, they can be sued.

For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, contact a probation officer sex abuse lawyer at DTLA Law today.

If you were a minor when you were abused by a juvenile hall probation officer, you could have the right to sue. Juveniles are among the most vulnerable individuals. If a probation officer took advantage of their proximity to you and of your situation as a recently released youth on probation to ultimately sexually abuse you, you could sue. If any sexual misconduct occurred while you were still a minor, you were a victim of child sex abuse – you must act now to ensure that you hold your attacker and the county accountable for the harm that you suffered.

Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation for the sexual abuse that you suffered at the hands of a probation officer. Although every claim is different, you could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Treble damages
• Legal fees

How much could I be eligible to receive? This is a very important question. On average, sexual abuse claims can be worth anywhere from $300,000 to $3 million. The specific value of your claim will be strictly based on the details surrounding the abuse and the resulting harm. The facts to consider include the specific sexual abuse that occurred, the injuries that occurred, the extent of the injuries (i.e., if any injuries caused permanent harm or required long-term care, for example), the mental and emotional harm caused by the sexual abuse, etc. For more information about the possible value of your claim, contact us today.

Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our probation officer sex abuse lawyers are fully committed to fighting for your right to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can be certain that our team will do everything necessary to resolve your case and secure a great recovery.

Since probation officers are county employees, sexual abuse at the hands of probation officers require government claims to be filed. This means that claimants only have six months to file administrative claims with the Probation Department. Based on the response from the government agency, claimants can have either six months or two years to pursue civil lawsuits.

What if I was a minor when I was sexually abused? Under California law, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty (or twenty-two years from the age of eighteen) to file lawsuits for sexual abuse. There is also a five-year discovery rule that gives claimants five years from the time that they discovered the abuse to file their claims.

We understand that it could be confusing to figure out exactly how long you have to file your sex abuse claim. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact us today. Our lawyers are ready to give you more information about the statute of limitations that applies to your claim.

Were you sexually abused by your probation officer? If so, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could also be entitled to compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. Our sexual abuse lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you pursue justice for the sexual abuse suffered.

To ensure that we remain accessible to all, we offer free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and essentially provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. Our probation officer sexual abuse lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: You will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our team also works on a strict contingency structure, so you will not be required to pay anything unless your claim is successful.

Contact us today to learn more about how the probation officer sex abuse lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group can help.

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