SoCal High School Coach Arrested for Child Sex Abuse – School Sex Abuse Lawyers

Unfortunately, child sex abuse is very common at the hands of coaches that work in schools. Coaches with ill intent have easy access to students. They gain their trust, often befriending them, and abuse them. When abuse happens at schools, the school could be liable. Of course, abuse can also occur outside of schools and minors not affiliated with the school can also be abused.

Although every situation is different, victims of child sex abuse at the hands of sports coaches could include the following:

• Unwanted pregnancy
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Injuries to genitals
• Injuries to reproductive organs
• Other physical injuries, such as fractures, lacerations, scrapes, and bruises
• Mental and emotional injuries, such as post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, fear, increased risk of self-harm, etc.

When a coach abuses one of their athletes, the entity that employs them could be liable. Depending on the situation, this may be a school district or even a sports agency could be liable. Liability is generally based on negligent hiring and supervision, including failing to conduct background checks, failing to properly train employees, and failing to properly supervise interaction between coaches and minors. Of course, these entities could also be liable for failing to report abuse, ignoring abuse, or simply letting it happen. In cases in which the victim was not a student in the district or an athlete in the sports team, these entities may not be liable – although these entities could be liable for any additional abuse that occurs after initial accusations.

Yes – you could have the right to file a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse suffered at the hands of Coach Jonathan Xavier Cabral or any other coach. For more information about your right to file a civil lawsuit, please do not hesitate to reach out to our expert legal team as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations – or a deadline to sue. When claimants do not file their claims on time, claimants could lose their right to file a lawsuit entirely. So, how long do you have to file a lawsuit? Under California law, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty – or twenty-two years after reaching eighteen-years-old to file a lawsuit. There is also a five-year discovery rule, which allows victims to sue within five years of discovering the harm resulting from the abuse (this is especially important considering that victims of child sex abuse often have suppressed memories due to the trauma). To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim, contact us today.

Unfortunately, child sex abuse is very common – especially at the hands of adults that minors trust. If you were a minor when you were abused by a coach, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to sue and recover compensation. The compensation available for your child sex abuse claim could include medical costs, lost pay, pain and suffering, punitive damages, treble damages, and legal fees, for example. If you are ready to fight for justice, contact our team today. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to get the justice that you are owed.

Free Case Evaluations: we offer free legal services, including free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your child coach sex abuse claim, our team is ready to answer all your questions and provide you with all the information that you need. Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation to discuss your claim.

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