Houston Child
Sex Abuse

For example, if a school official or staff receives complaints that a teacher is sexually assaulting a child, and instead of taking the appropriate action, the employee buries the report (sweeping it under the rug). In that situation, we can also file a complaint against the school.

In reality there is no business or profession that is ultimately safe from these heinous crimes, but the fact of the matter is that often times these sexual predators hide behind the walls of an institution like a school, church, or another type of business such as a mental health facility.

Victims of sexual abuse have legal rights in both the criminal and civil judicial systems to seek justice. Most of the time, these victims are unaware that they have the legal authority to pursue both accusations. The outcome is the main distinction between these two scenarios. In a criminal proceeding, the abuser is sentenced to prison. In a civil action, the victim receives restitution, which is usually in the form of monetary compensation.However, state laws can put a time limit on when these cases must be filed. Each state can have a different set of statute of limitations for both criminal and civil lawsuits. You can stay up to date with your state and its statues by referring to the link below. 

https://www.childusa.org/2019sol

If you have any questions about these statues or questions about a possible case please do not hesitate to contact our office for a free consultation. Our firm has the compassion to handle these cases with the sensitivity that is needed, and the drive to deliver the results that you seek. If you are a victim of child sex abuse it’s important to hire an experienced attorney that will advise you in pursuing a legal claim.  Contact us for a free case evaluation.