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NYC Sexual Abuse Victim Lawyers

Fighting For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse

Edelman & Edelman, P.C., has a special unit devoted to representing sexual abuse survivors — some as young as five years old — who have been sexually assaulted while at school, while participating in a school-sanctioned activity, or while being mentored by an institutional leader. These cases are typically brought by a child’s parent or guardian against the institution or the school district and board of education.

Our New York sexual abuse victim lawyers have had a great deal of success proving such issues as negligent hiring, negligent training and/or negligent supervision as direct causes of the abuse — and the resulting harm to the child — in cases involving sexual abuse. Our lawyers vigorously pursue maximum compensation on behalf of your child while making every effort to minimize any further trauma.

With the passing of the New York Child Victims Act, the law opens a new window allowing survivors of sexual abuse to bring claims. The window is limited so contact us immediately if you questions, or read the full text of the Child Victim Act for additional details.

Handling Your Case With Sensitivity And Discretion

Our New York sexual abuse victim lawyers are mindful that these cases require great sensitivity to the adult survivor, child, and parents’ need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the process. We also understand that the harm children suffer is most often internal with psychological manifestations potentially affecting all aspects of their lives. We know how to build a compelling case to show the full extent of the harm you or your child has suffered and how to secure maximum compensation.

Edelman & Edelman, P.C., also recognizes that to properly represent these victims, the survivors future psychological counseling needs must be provided for. We know that the deleterious effects from sexual assaults can have lasting, often permanent, effects, which require significant monetary contributions from the institution, school district, board of education or a governmental agency.

Our New York sexual abuse victim lawyers are prepared to represent you or your child in cases involving sexual abuse at the hands of any assailant, including:

  • Clergy
  • Priests
  • Ministers
  • Rabbis
  • Mentors
  • Boy Scout leaders
  • Doctors
  • Youth group volunteers
  • Teachers
  • Coaches
  • School counselors
  • Administrators
  • Custodians
  • Fellow students

If you or your child has been the survivor/victim of a sex crime at the hands of school official or a similar party, you only have a certain amount of time under the law to file your claim. It is important that you act quickly to ensure that you or your child’s interests are protected. In every case, we make it our personal goal to see that all negligent parties are held accountable. We diligently seek full compensation for the harm your child has suffered and the care he or she will require both now and in the future.

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Learn More About What We Can Do To Help Protect A Survivors Interests

We invite you to contact our New York City personal injury office to discuss you or your child’s sexual abuse case with an attorney. Our New York sexual abuse victim attorneys make it our personal mission to see that all negligent parties are held accountable and that you or your child receives the compensation necessary to accommodate all current and future needs. Please call 212-235-1197 or contact us via email to schedule a free initial consultation.

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We Go All In:With every case we accept, we put all of the firm’s resources behind our pursuit of a positive outcome. We are not afraid to spend whatever amount is necessary to present a winning case on your behalf.

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We Hire The Best Experts:We do our homework and find the experts who are doing the most cutting-edge research on your type of injury. We regularly work with medical experts, scientists, people from academia and others.

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We Know Our Opposition: In our nearly 65 years in business, we have seen all the tactics opposing attorneys uses. We use proven strategies to match them and act swiftly to overcome any attempt to limit your compensation.

Child Victims Act: A New Opportunity For Justice

New York Recently passed the Child Victims Act. This important law extends the statute of limitations for child abuse victims and it opens a window for victims to bring claims. This window will not stay open long, though, so if you have been a victim of child sex abuse, you need to act fast. Call an attorney from our firm today to get the justice you deserve. Learn more about our experience helping victims of child sexual abuse.

Do not wait. Contact our lawyers today to discuss your case in a free consultation. 212-235-1197