Survivors of sexual abuse and assault deserve justice, accountability, and compensation. We provide compassionate, confidential representation through every step of the legal process.
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Descripción General
El abuso y la agresión sexual causan un daño profundo y duradero. La decisión de hablar — de buscar responsabilidad legal contra un perpetrador o la institución que permitió el abuso — requiere un coraje extraordinario. En Arns Davis Law, abordamos estos casos con la sensibilidad y el respeto que los sobrevivientes merecen, mientras traemos las habilidades de litigio agresivo necesarias para obtener resultados significativos.
Representamos a sobrevivientes en reclamos civiles contra tanto perpetradores individuales como las instituciones que permitieron que el abuso ocurriera. Acoso sexual en el trabajo, abuso institucional en escuelas y organizaciones juveniles, abuso sexual infantil y abuso facilitado por supervisión negligente — estos casos comparten un hilo común: alguien en una posición de poder o confianza violó esa confianza, y las instituciones que debieron prevenirlo miraron para otro lado.
California has taken significant steps to expand survivors' rights. Recent legislation has extended or revived the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims, giving survivors more time to come forward. The legal landscape continues to evolve, and our attorneys stay current on every development that affects our clients' ability to seek justice.
Cada aspecto de nuestra representación es confidencial. Entendemos la naturaleza profundamente personal de estos casos y estructuramos nuestro enfoque para proteger la privacidad de nuestros clientes en cada etapa — desde la consulta inicial hasta la resolución. Los sobrevivientes deben saber que buscar un reclamo civil es separado del proceso de justicia penal y no requiere una condena penal.
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No. Civil claims for sexual abuse are completely separate from the criminal justice process. A civil lawsuit requires a lower standard of proof (preponderance of the evidence versus beyond a reasonable doubt), and you can pursue a civil claim regardless of whether criminal charges were filed or resulted in a conviction.
California has significantly extended the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims in recent years. For childhood sexual abuse, survivors generally have until age 40 or within five years of discovering that psychological injury was caused by the abuse, whichever is later. Recent legislation has also revived previously expired claims in certain circumstances. Because the rules are complex and continue to evolve, consult an attorney to understand your specific situation.
Yes. If an institution — an employer, a school, a youth organization, a sports program — knew or should have known about the abuse and failed to prevent it, they can be held liable for negligent supervision, negligent hiring, or negligent retention. Institutional claims can result in significant recoveries and often force policy changes that protect others from future abuse.
We take every measure available to protect our clients' privacy. In many cases, survivors can proceed under a pseudonym (such as 'Jane Doe' or 'John Doe'). We discuss privacy considerations with every client at the outset and structure our approach to minimize exposure throughout the case.