Joplin Youth Center Sexual Abuse Attorney

Yes, you can sue for sexual abuse that you experienced while you were detained at the Joplin Youth Center in Orange County. As we previously stated, child sexual abuse at a juvenile hall is typically due to negligence by the people or entity in charge, and in this case, that would be the Orange County Probation Department.

We understand that operating a youth detention center comes with many challenges, and it’s impossible to stop every incident of inmate abuse that occurs on the premises. But it’s a fact that most cases of sexual misconduct by staff members could have been prevented. Alternatively, there were actions that should have been taken from the moment there were complaints or red flags indicating an inappropriate relationship between inmates and employees.

The truth, is, juvenile justice is a broken system in many counties throughout California, and a culture of using and abusing child inmates is alive and well due to the poor leadership, lack of accountability, and deliberately concealing abuse incidents to protect their own. In essence, children are left to suffer in silence, while criminals are protected and enabled, to the point where dozens of juvenile inmates are abused by the same offender.

While compensation is an important element, these lawsuits have a greater purpose of bringing justice and resolution to those whose innocence and trust were violated in the worst possible way. By taking legal action, you can inspire other victims to come forward as well, who may be interested in filing their own lawsuit or joining with you in a class action lawsuit.

Juvenile hall class action lawsuits are often in the news nowadays, and this is due to important changes in the laws concerning victims of child sexual abuse. In addition, social media campaigns like “thisisour831” and “MeToo” have encouraged more victims to speak out and seek legal remedies through the criminal and civil courts.

If you would like to learn more about joining a class actions lawsuit against the Joplin Youth Center, please take some time to speak with a member of our legal team. We can answer any questions you have about the legal process and help you decide if filing a sexual abuse class action claim is right for you.

Child sexual abuse lawsuits generally have values that fall between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, though these are merely estimates that do not account for many of the details that exist from one case to another. It’s fair to say that you can expect 6 to 7 figure settlements if you were taken advantage of in a sexual manner by a juvenile hall staff member. On the lower end of the spectrum, we have cases that are settled for $400,000 to $750,000. Conversely, lawsuits involving a long history of abuse, multiple assault incidents and gross negligence by facility administrators may be worth $10,000,000 or more.

A sexual abuse lawsuit attorney is your best source of information if you are wondering how much you can receive from a juvenile hall sex abuse lawsuit. Contact our law firm and schedule a free case review with one of our legal experts.

Based on decades of experience with child abuse lawsuits, we estimate that 1 to 2 years is a realistic timeframe when it comes to settling a sexual abuse claim against the Joplin Youth Center. It’s not impossible for a juvenile hall sexual assault lawsuit to settle with 6 months, but it’s unlikely given the complications of suing an entity of the county government.

The vast majority of our cases take over 12 months, and if the lawsuit progresses to a trial, it can take over 3 years to receive payment from a Joplin Youth Center sexual abuse claim. We want to point out that trials are extremely rare, as over 95% of juvenile inmate abuse lawsuits are settled privately between lawyers for the plaintiff and the defendant. This is why we generally consider 1 to 2 years as the average amount of time to settle a lawsuit for sexual abuse at the Joplin Youth Center.

If you are interested in filing a childhood sexual abuse lawsuit, you must file a claim by the time you are 40 years old. This is based on California’s statute of limitations, which requires victims of child sexual abuse to file a lawsuit within 22 years of their 18^th birthday.

There is a notable exception that can be made for the discovery of injuries or illness from sexual abuse. By the time we hear from a client, they are likely to be an adult who is finally starting to deal with the ramifications of being sexually abused at a juvenile detention facility. These individuals were too scared and ashamed to tell anyone, or they may not have understood that they were the victims of sexual assault until they were much older.

As a result, they are likely to be older than 40 by the time they figure out that their anger issues, self-harming behaviors, alcohol and drug use, etc., resulted from being abused at the Joplin Youth Center. These victims can rely on the discovery rule, which gives them 5 years to sue Orange County, starting from the date of realization.

Representation from an experienced attorney is essential for those who were sexually abused as children, and it should not come at a cost when you are the victim of someone else’s negligence. This is why we offer a Zero Fee Guarantee from the very first consultation. All of our expenses are billed to Orange County if you are eligible for a sexual abuse claim against the Joplin Youth Center. We are paid at the same time you receive compensation from a successful lawsuit, so winning your case is the only way we get paid.

For a free case evaluation from a Joplin Youth Center sexual abuse lawyer, contact the offices of DTLA Law Group.

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