Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Justice And Compensation For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse

At Arye, Lustig & Sassower, P.C., we have the utmost respect for our clients who have summoned the courage to pursue legal action after suffering sexual abuse as an adult or after seeing the effects of such abuse on a young or disabled son or daughter.

We consider it a privilege to help sufferers and their family members seek and obtain justice. Financial compensation cannot undo the damage caused by sexual abuse. Still, it can help an individual and caring family members to get counseling, education, and other pathways to a healthier future. Additionally, obtaining an award of monetary damages from a party responsible for such abuse can sometimes help obtain closure and vindication for the pain and suffering incurred.

What About Statutes Of Limitations?

Because of the personal and painful nature of sexual abuse, many people wait months or years to admit that they have suffered this wrongdoing. Statutes of limitations were used to make it challenging to bring civil litigation when too much time had passed.

Thankfully, New York laws have opened doors of justice and relief for many New Yorkers who were abused as children. The New York Child Victims Act passed in 2019, has made it possible for survivors of child sexual abuse to:

• Bring claims up to the age of 55
• Reopen cases that had previously expired – with a current deadline of August 14, 2021
• As of this writing, mid-2021, there is fresh hope that similar help may come soon for people who suffered sexual abuse after age 18 if the Adult Survivors Act passes. In consideration of the New York Child Victims Act and the proposed Adult Survivors Act, we are available to evaluate your potential case against:
• An individual, such as a coach, therapist, teacher, clergy member, or health care provider who inflicted sexual abuse on you or your child
  An institution or organization, such as a church, school, summer camp, or scouting organization, whose leaders did not adequately protect you or your child from one or more sexual predators
• We will advise you on steps to take if criminal charges are warranted. Meanwhile, we will begin preparing to file a personal injury lawsuit on your behalf.

Free Consultations; Contingency Representation

No risk or fee are required for an initial meeting with one of our personal injury lawyers. If we advocate on your behalf, you will not owe us attorney fees until we recover compensation for you. Call 800-574-4LAW or complete our online form to get the conversation started.