Migrant Sex Trafficking Attorneys

What is Happening?

The increase of sex trafficking of migrants is largely due to the border crisis and the increase of underage migrants crossing the border on their own. These minors are sent to temporary holding facilities run by nonprofit organizations, overseen by a federal agency. While minors are in these facilities, the nonprofits and the government are supposed to be working to place minors with their sponsors. They are supposed to conduct thorough background checks to vet sponsors before releasing minors. Unfortunately, the government entity that oversees these holding facilities is notorious for failing to conduct background checks and releasing minors before the screening process is complete. Criminals take advantage of the incompetence of the government to submit sponsor applications and get access to migrant minors with the goal of trafficking them. In general, the entities that are supposed to be keeping minor migrants safe have repeatedly failed.

Who is Liable for the Sex Trafficking of Minor Migrants?

Although every situation is different, some of the different entities that could be liable for the migrant trafficking discussed above could include the following:

• Non-profit organizations operating temporary holding facilities
• The Office of Refuge Resettlement (the federal agency that oversees migrant relocation)
• The owners and operators of hotels and motels
• The owners and operators of rental homes and apartments

In general, any party or entity involved in the trafficking could be held accountable and could be sued. For more information about liability for sex trafficking of unaccompanied minors entering the country, contact us today.

Can I Sue?

Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. The right to sue will be based on the negligence of the entities involved, whether it is a government entity or a property owner (or both). For government entities, liability and the right to sue can be based on the failures to perform background checks and complete the necessary screening of sponsors before releasing minors. For property owners, liability and the right to sue can be based on the failure to take action to prevent trafficking on their premises (e.g., hotel/motel owners are required by law to properly train staff and landlords are required to take reasonable steps to prevent/address human trafficking if they know or should know that it is happening on their premises).

For more information about your right to file a sex trafficking lawsuit, contact us today!

Can I Recover Compensation?

Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation. Although every claim is different, you could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs
• And more

Under California law, victims could recover compensation for actual damages and a minimum of $500,000 in statutory damages. This will be different depending on the specific state.

Our team here at our firm is fully committed to helping survivors of sex trafficking recover the maximum payout available. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our team will do everything necessary to get you the highest recovery possible. Contact us today to learn more about the compensation that you could be entitled to receive.

What Should I Do?

If you or a loved one has gotten out of a sex trafficking situation, you might have questions about how to proceed to fight for your rights and get justice. First and foremost, it is important that you understand that your claim is likely subject to a deadline – or a statute of limitations. For example, in California, claims for human trafficking are subject to a 7-year deadline which starts when the victim is freed from the trafficking. For victims that were minors at the time of the trafficking, there is a 10-year deadline that starts at the age of 18. As mentioned, this deadline will vary based on the state. However, it could also vary based on the entities involved (claims involving government entities are usually subject to a much shorter deadline).

Of course, it is also important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. If you find yourself of what to do next, do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

If you or a member of your family were the victim of sex trafficking, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the trafficking, you could have a claim against any hotel/motel owners, landlords/property owners, or even the government entities involved. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Downtown L.A. Law Group. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Here at our firm, we are committed to accessibility. We know that many people never fight for their rights because they fear expensive legal costs. Our team offers free case reviews, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all of your concerns. Our team will provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on a strict contingency structure, meaning that our clients will not be responsible for paying anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.

If you are ready to speak with our experts, contact us today.

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