Preston Youth Correctional Facility Physical Abuse and Sex Abuse Lawyers

Like with physical abuse, sexual abuse can occur both at the hands of other youth on the premises and at the hands of staff. Sexual abuse can be a one-time incident or can be recurring. In many cases, the victim will not report the abuse immediately because they have been threatened with further abuse or because they fear that their reports will not be taken seriously. Sexual abuse can look different from case to case but can include the following: rape, attempted rape, unwanted pregnancies, pregnancy-related complications, sexually transmitted infections, other physical injuries (especially if there was a struggle), and more.

Victims of physical assaults and sexual abuse can result in harm well after physical injuries have healed. More specifically, abuse within the walls of juvenile hall facilities can lead to mental and emotional harm.

Victims may suffer some of the following as a result of the abuse:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Anxiety disorder
• Panic disorder
• Personality disorders
• Depression
• Fear
• Mistrust of authority
• Increased risk of self-harm
• Increased risk of substance abuse

The mental and emotional harm stemming from physical and sexual abuse at juvenile halls can last for decades and can even be lifelong.

Yes – you could have the right to file a lawsuit for abuse that occurred at Preston Youth Correctional Facility. It does not matter that the juvenile facility has been closed for over a decade; you may still have the right to file a lawsuit.

The facility was run by the Division of Juvenile Justice, a state entity. Therefore, victims may have the right to bring forth claims against the State of California. This is based on the duty of care owed to all detained juveniles. The State had the duty to keep juveniles safe during their detention on the premises. Whether the abuse occurred due to negligent hiring, the failure to identify and address abuse, the blatant disregard of reports of abuse, or the cover up of abuse, victims could file claims. Victims may even be eligible to participate in class action lawsuits.

For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for the abuse that you suffered at Preston Youth Correctional Facility, contact us today.

Yes, victims could recover compensation. Compensation available for recovery may include medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, treble damages, punitive damages, and legal fees, for example.

How much can I be awarded? Juvenile hall physical abuse and sexual abuse claims can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $3.5 million, based on the specific details surrounding the claim; these details include the type of abuse suffered, resulting injuries, extent of the injuries, whether there was gross negligence, and whether there was a coverup. Class action lawsuits for juvenile hall abuse have reached settlements upwards of $20 million.

Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to getting our clients the maximum payout available for their claims. Our team will negotiate a fair settlement or take your claim to trial to get a verdict to ensure that you are awarded the best recovery possible. Let us help you get justice! For more information about the possible value of your Preston Youth Correctional Facility juvenile hall abuse claim, contact us today.

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations which determines the deadline to file a claim. Since the Preston was a youth correctional facility, victims were definitely minors at the time of the abuse. This means that all sexual abuse would fall under the category of child sex abuse. Under California law, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of 40 or up to 5 years after the discovery of the harm caused by the abuse to file lawsuits. The 5-year discovery rule is essential considering that many victims may have suppressed memories. The statute of limitations for the physical assault and battery of a minor is much lower and may be as short as two years after the victim’s 18^th birthday – and may be even lower if a government entity is involved.

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, contact our team today. Our legal team is available to evaluate your claim and determine the deadline that applies.

If you suffered any abuse – including sexual abuse and physical assault – at the Preston Youth Correctional Facility, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the juvenile hall abuse lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group today. Here at our law firm, our juvenile hall abuse lawyers have decades of experience handling these types of claims. We are committed to holding all liable entities accountable for abuse – whether this means going after cities, counties, or even the state. Our lawyers are ready to go above it all to fight for your rights and get you the justice that you deserve.

We understand that it could be very difficult to reach out to a lawyer to discuss your situation and figure out whether you could file a claim. To try to make things simple for those who are interested in exploring their legal options, we offer free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and essentially give you all the information that you may need to begin or continue your claim. Whether you are ready to start the legal process, are looking to switch lawyers, or are just looking for information about your right to file a claim, we can help you. To benefit from our free legal services, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: our juvenile hall abuse law firm offers a zero-fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. This means that you will not have to pay to speak with our lawyers about your case. In addition, our law firm works on a strict contingency structure; this means that you will not pay unless you win. Even then, all legal costs come from the recovery, so you will never pay anything out-of-pocket.

If you are ready to speak with our Preston Youth Correctional Facility abuse lawsuit lawyers, contact us today.

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