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Sports Coach Sexual Abuse Claims

Maine Sports Coach Sexual Abuse Claims Attorney

Who Is Held Responsible?

When it comes to the sexual abuse of a child in a sports program setting, employers of the perpetrators, sponsoring organizations, alongside any individual who had anything to do with the incident or even assumed it was happening can potentially be held responsible. The organization may be held responsible if they failed to protect your child, failed to report sexual misconduct, or failed to inform you. Some organizations have been known to cover up such incidents and are held accountable for these actions. At Berman & Simmons, we pursue all avenues of justice to get victims of sports sexual abuse the maximum compensation available in Maine.

The Statute of Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse

Even if the sexual abuse you were subjected to occurred decades ago, it may not be too late to pursue a legal claim.  Maine law allows many child sex abuse survivors to file civil lawsuits years after the fact.

For acts of sexual abuse that have occurred more recently, Maine law gives many child sex abuse survivors unlimited time to pursue their civil cases, including the following types of sexual abuse of minors:

Sexual assault, as described in Title 17‑A, section 253;
Sexual abuse of a minor, as described in Title 17‑A, section 254;
Unlawful sexual contact, as described in Title 17‑A, section 255‑A;
Unlawful sexual touching, as described in Title 17‑A, section 260;
Sexual exploitation of a minor, as described in Title 17‑A, section 282;
Incest, as described in Title 17‑A, section 556.

To determine how these time limits might apply to your potential claim, contact Berman & Simmons today.

Civil Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

It is disturbing to know that almost 70% of all the sexual assaults reported in the U.S. involve a child under the age of 17.

Many victims who were sexually abused as a child do not come forward until years or even decades later. In fact, 73% of sexually abused children don’t tell anyone they were abused for at least one year. 45% of sexually assaulted children wait at least 5 years to tell someone and some victims will never disclose the incidents.

There are a number of reasons why sexually abused individuals don’t report these offenses until years later. Some are scared since the perpetrator may have threatened to harm them or their loved ones. Others are too ashamed to report these incidents, and then there are those who haven’t come to terms with what was done to them until years later. Another common reason why some don’t disclose their abuse is that they don’t believe anything can be done about it.

Contact us when you are ready, when it’s your time.  We offer a free initial consultation.

Victims of sexual abuse can demand damages and compensation from their abusers. As a victim of child sex crimes, you are entitled to both economic and non-economic damages that include compensation for all your pain and suffering.

How a Sexual Abuse Lawyer Can Help With Your Lawsuit

There are many reasons why you need a good coach sex abuse lawyer to help with your case. An experienced lawyer can…

  • Discuss your case with you and then decide whether you should follow through with your claim.
  • Investigate your claim by speaking to medical experts, including therapists, researching collectability , talking to potential witnesses, and more.
  • Negotiate a fair settlement to cover all your past, present, and future pain and suffering.
  • Help gather documents, fill out paperwork, and file and serve your lawsuit.
  • Protect you against other attorneys who ask inappropriate questions and/or harass you.
  • Can interpret the laws and jargon while walking you through the process.
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