Little League Coach Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Lawyer

Who can I Sue if I was Sexually Abused by a Little League Coach?

As the largest nonprofit youth sports organization in the world, it’s impossible for Little League to monitor their participants and coaches on a daily basis. But there is a degree of supervision, accountability, and safety protocols that must be followed in order to protect children in Little League teams, some of whom are as young as 4 years old.

Unfortunately, many of the administrators make poor choices, like not taking immediate action when there are allegations of abuse. They may also fail to recognize signs of child abuse, or at the very least, an inappropriate relationship between the minor and their coach. During the course of several decades, we have also found evidence of deliberate misconduct, like destroying evidence that indicates a child has been sexually assaulted or abused.

It’s important to note that organizations that work directly with children are legally required to contact law enforcement or child protective services in these situations. They don’t have to witness the incident or have evidence of child abuse, by the way. Even if they notice red flags that make them suspicious, they have a legal duty to contact either of these entities and cooperate in the resulting investigation. The truth is, youth sports organizations prioritize their brand and image over the safety of an innocent child, and that’s the real reason that so many of these kids don’t receive the help they need and deserve.

Ultimately, there is no amount of money that can take away what you experienced as a Little League participant. However, compensation can go towards repairing the damage to your mental health, personal relationships, finances, and other areas of your life. This is our sole motivation when we set out to fight for every penny you deserve from a Little League sexual abuse lawsuit.

Little League Coach Sexual Assault LawsuitValues

The amount of compensation for sexual abuse by youth sports coaches typically range between $400,000 and $1,500,000. Perhaps you have done some research and came across verdicts or settlements that are between $10,000,000 and $150,000,000. Payments in the 8 to 9 figure range are normally associated with class action lawsuits, where you have dozens – maybe even hundreds – of plaintiffs that are represented by one claim. If we are talking a lawsuit filed on behalf of one victim, 6 to 7 figures is the range to keep in mind, though the actual number will depend on many details, such as:

• The type of sexual abuse and how many times the victim was assaulted / exploited
• Whether the perpetrator used their position or power and authority to abuse the victim
• Age difference between the abuser and the child
• The victim’s level of trauma, pain, and suffering
• Gross negligence, specifically a failure by an origination (sports league, school, government agency, etc.) to protect the child and others who were being sexually abused by the offender)

Our sexual abuse attorneys have the knowledge and experience to help you figure how much you are entitled to from a lawsuit against Little League Baseball. Call us today and ask to schedule a free case review.

Estimated Amount of Time to Settle a Little League Coach Sex Abuse Claim

Cases for the sexual abuse of a minor by a sports coach normally take anywhere from 1 to 2 years. It may seem like a long amount of time, but this is fairly typical when you are suing a major sports organization like Little League Baseball. Frankly, getting these groups to admit that they are at fault is challenging enough on its own. Then, there is the process of negotiating a fair settlement award. How long this takes will vary from one case to another, but 12 months or longer is average for a youth sports sexual assault lawsuit.

If months have gone by and settlement negotiations are not getting us any closer to the amount you deserve, there is the option of taking your case to trial. Please note that even if we schedule a trial date, we will do our best to reach a settlement with the other party. In fact, this is how more than 95% of child sexual abuse cases are resolved, so the possibility of an actual trial is very low.

Those who were sexually abused before the age of 18 have a time period of 22 years to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations begins when you are legally an adult, so if you do the math, it appears that the age of 40 is the cut-off point for a lawsuit against Little League baseball and anyone else that’s responsible for the abuse you suffered.

However, you may not be restricted to a set number of years according to the California Child Victims Act. The deadline to sue for the sexual abuse of a minor also depends on when the victim realizes a mental or physical health condition that resulted from sexual abuse. Nowadays, it’s acknowledged by psychological and legal professionals that the repression of sexual assault / exploitation during childhood is extremely common. Suppressing these incidents instead of getting help creates mental health issues with negative effects on the victim’s life. Once the victim understands how these problems were caused by the abuse, they can start the healing process and find ways to move forward with their life.

Thankfully, there is a discovery rule in place that gives child sex abuse victims 5 years starting from the realization of an injury to sue a sports organization for negligence and/or misconduct. For more information on the statute of limitations for a lawsuit, talk to a Little League coach sexual assault lawyer at our office.

Contact a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Attorney

It’s hard enough for a victim to confront the trauma of sexual abuse by a sports coach. But the process of getting justice is even harder, which is why representation from a youth sports sexual abuse lawyer is essential. However, we understand that the costs associated with hiring a lawyer may be holding back from contacting us.

At DTLA Law Group, all sexual abuse victims receive a Zero Fee Guarantee, so there is nothing for you to pay if you decide to hire us. All legal fees are added on to the value of your lawsuit and paid by the other party. So, that means recovering your settlement is the only way we get paid.

If you would like to discuss your rights and legal options with a lawyer who can sue Little League baseball for sexual abuse, contact us today.