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Compensation After Being Sexually Abused

Dealing with the aftermath of sexual abuse can be incredibly difficult. You are probably going through a lot of painful emotions that are challenging to process. Many sexual abuse survivors experience thoughts of self-harm, loss of appetite, drug or alcohol abuse, flashbacks, depression, and anxiety, among many other problems.

One way you can start to put your mind at ease after enrolling in mental health counseling is by reaching out to a qualified sexual abuse lawyer who can help you file a civil lawsuit against the person responsible for causing you harm. Read on to learn more about filing a sex abuse claim in Illinois.

Who You Can Name in Your Claim for Compensation

Sexual abuse is a broad category that can include sexual assault, rape, sexual violence in relationships, date rape, incest, and sexual exploitation of children.

In any of these cases, you can bring a claim against anyone who either directly abused you or your child or facilitated the abuse by allowing it to happen or failing to prevent it.

For example, if your child was being sexually abused at school and the school nurse failed to follow reporting laws after seeing suspicious bruising, the school nurse and other school staff could have claims brought against them.

The Damages That Can Be Included in Your Civil Suit

The goal in filing a sexual abuse claim is to recover compensation for your losses. You will work with your attorney to discuss the various ways your life or your child’s life has been impacted by the abuse. Some of the most common types of damages included in these claims are as follows:

Pain and suffering
Medical expenses
Loss of enjoyment of life
Relocation expenses
Lost wages
Financial support
Mental health counseling
Loss of companionship and love
Court and attorney fees

Help from a Chicago Sexual Abuse Lawyer

If you are considering filing a sexual abuse claim, you could benefit greatly from having a Chicago sexual abuse lawyer at Lane Brown, LLC on your side. You can schedule your free claim assessment today by filling out the quick contact form below or by giving our office a call at 312-332-1400.