Youth Detention Facility – Sacramento Lawsuit Lawyers

Yes, you are entitled to monetary damages from a lawsuit against Sacramento County if you were sexually abused at the Youth Detention Facility. Normally, you would only have a case against the person that assaulted or groomed / coerced you into a sexual interaction (exchanging sexually explicit photos, sexual conversations, etc.). However, the agency that manages the facility is in charge of your health and safety, which includes shielding you from inappropriate conduct by their employees.

In the course of building a case on behalf of a client, we come across many examples of inexplicable behaviors, like keeping a staff member year after year, in spite of dozens of abuse complaints from many different inmates. Instead of investigating the allegations, victims are told that it was a misunderstanding, or they are blackmailed or bribed by county officials into staying quiet about the incident. If the family members get involved, the agency may pressure them into a settlement that’s entirely too low for the victim’s harm and suffering.

Whatever the circumstance, it’s likely that negligence, and perhaps outright misconduct, played a role in the abuse that you endured while staying at the Youth Detention Facility. One of our attorneys will help you determine who you can go after in a lawsuit and fight to bring you the highest possible settlement.

Those who are assaulted and abused at a juvenile hall are aware that they are not the only one targeted by predatory staff members. It’s quite obvious that a culture of physical and sexual abuse has existed at these facilities for a long time, so clearly, there are many others who are suffering with the trauma of what they endured at the Youth Detention Facility. That’s why these victims often join class action lawsuits and file a single claim for compensation against Sacramento County.

We can take care of the process from start to finish if you wish to join a Youth Detention Facility sexual abuse class lawsuit. It all starts with a free consultation, where you can learn more about these lawsuits from an experienced juvenile detention center abuse class action lawyer. Contact us today and schedule a time to discuss your rights and legal options.

A lawsuit for sexual abuse at the Youth Detention Facility can be worth between $500,000 and $10,000,000, depending on various factors that are specific to each victim. Generally, case values for sexual assault fall between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, while sexual harassment claims may settle for $450,000 to $1,500,000.

If there are severe injuries (including psychological disorders) that resulted from the abuse, along with deliberate misconduct or gross negligence by the defendant, compensation amounts can reach $10,000,000 and above. Settlements can even exceed $100,000,000 if you are part of a class action lawsuit for sexual abuse, but of course, you will be splitting the recovered payment with many others.

The child sexual assault lawyers of DTLA are here for you day and night, so call us anytime to discuss your case value and ensure that you obtain a fair amount of damages from a lawsuit against Youth Detention Facility.

The process of settling a juvenile detention center lawsuit for sexual abuse can take as little as a few months, or as long as 3 or more years. Frankly, the majority of cases will take more than a few months, considering the complications of suing a government entity for the sexual abuse of a minor. This is particularly true for incidents that occurred many years ago, since it will take longer to find evidence and contact witnesses / other victims. In reality, a Youth Detention Facility sexual abuse lawsuit will probably take 1 to 2 years, and up to several years if the case goes to trial. However, court trials happen in less than 5% of all child sexual abuse lawsuits, so we expect that a settlement will be reached between you and the defendant.

The statutory deadline to sue for being sexually abused at Youth Detention Facility is the day you turn 40, which means you have 22 years after turning 18 years old to file a lawsuit. However, it’s possible for a victim of child sexual assault to file a lawsuit past the age of 40. This is permissible under a legal exception known as the discovery rule.

The discovery rule refers to the realization / diagnosis of injuries that are not obvious right away. For example, a car accident may cause a brain injury that is not diagnosed for 1 or more years after the crash. With sexual abuse, the injuries are usually emotional in nature, but realizing the damage from these incidents by the victim can take many years. In fact, most of the clients we represent needed help from a licensed therapist to make the connection, which they were unable to obtain until they were much older.

Considering that there is no time limit for the realization of a sexual-abuse related injury, California law provides you with 5 years from the date of discovery if you want to file a juvenile hall abuse lawsuit.

Legal advice from an experienced attorney is essential if you are a victim of inmate sexual abuse by a staff member at Youth Detention Facility in Sacramento, California. That’s why we invite you to contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to explore your legal options with one of our legal experts.

Going through with a lawsuit is completely up to you, but please know that you will never pay upfront for the cost of legal services. The Zero Fee Guarantee is a contingency fee agreement at our law firm, where all of our expenses are covered as a part of your settlement award. In essence, our bills are paid by Sacramento County, and only if you receive compensation at the end of your lawsuit.

To schedule a free case evaluation with a juvenile detention center sexual abuse lawsuit attorney, contact our law firm.

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