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<\/a>\r\nUnfortunately, the sex trafficking of migrants has been on the rise the last couple of years. Unaccompanied migrant minors are being targeted by gangs and sex trafficked all around the country. This increase in sex trafficking of migrants is in part due to the failures of the government entities that are supposed to be connecting the migrants with their sponsors (usually family members). These entities are releasing minors to \u201csponsors\u201d without clearing background checks first. This is because the entities are under pressure to move the migrants through their system as soon as possible to be able to have the space to house more migrants coming in.<\/p>\r\n
If you or someone you know was a victim of sex trafficking, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have the right to file a lawsuit and to compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you recover the payout that you are owed.<\/p><\/div>\r\n![\"Migrant](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Migrant-Sex-Trafficking-Attorneys-attorney-compensation-incident-liability.png\")
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$54 Million<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Sexual Assault<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n- \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
$1.93 Million<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Security Guard Assault<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n- \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
$600,000<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Assault & Battery<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n- \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
$600,000<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Assault By Security Guard<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n- \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
$500,000<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Premises Liability<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n- \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
$460,000<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Back Injury<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n- \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
$420,000<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Back Injury<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n- \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
$525,000<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Head Trauma<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n <\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\nWhat is Happening?<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n
Who is Liable for the Sex Trafficking of Minor Migrants?<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Although every situation is different, some of the different entities that could be liable for the migrant trafficking discussed above could include the following:<\/p>\r\n
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- Non-profit organizations operating temporary holding facilities<\/li>\r\n
- The Office of Refuge Resettlement (the federal agency that oversees migrant relocation)<\/li>\r\n
- The owners and operators of hotels and motels<\/li>\r\n
- The owners and operators of rental homes and apartments<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n
Can I Sue?<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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).<\/p>\r\n
For more information about your right to file a sex trafficking lawsuit, contact us today!<\/p>\r\n
Can I Recover Compensation?<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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:<\/p>\r\n
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- Medical expenses<\/li>\r\n
- Lost earnings<\/li>\r\n
- Pain and suffering<\/li>\r\n
- Punitive damages<\/li>\r\n
- Legal costs<\/li>\r\n
- And more<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n
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.<\/p><\/div>\r\n
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<\/a>\r\nWhat Should I Do?<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today<\/span><\/p>\r\n
If you are ready to speak with our experts, contact us today.<\/p><\/div>\r\n
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