Standing Up for Sex Crime Victims' Rights
When the institutions that we trust to protect our kids allow the sexual abuse of children to take place, the law firm of Corsiglia, McMahon & Allard holds those institutions financially responsible for their negligence. We are currently working on behalf of victims of USA Swimming coaching sexual abuse and on behalf of victims of the Child Development Center (CDC) located on the campus of Trace Elementary School in San Jose, California.
The sexual victimization of children and adults is an offense that can be punished not only through criminal prosecution but also through civil lawsuits. An experienced trial attorney can help you pursue justice by bringing a legal action against a sexual abuser.
At the law firm of Corsiglia McMahon & Allard in San Jose, we represent clients throughout Northern California in sexual abuse lawsuits. Contact us today to set up a free consultation with a dedicated, compassionate lawyer. You will not pay anything unless we win your case.
Our firm is currently involved in the sexual abuse case filed against several coaches in the USA Swimming organization. For more on that story, please check out media coverage by ESPN, ABC News and USA Today.
Targeting Child Abusers and Their Enablers
Sexual abuse of a child is one of the most reprehensible offenses someone can commit. All too often, children are unwittingly placed in positions where they are vulnerable to sexual abuse by trusted people, including:
- Teachers and other school personnel
- Coaches and other extracurricular activity staff members
- Parents, stepparents and other family members
- Parents' boyfriends and girlfriends
If an organization such as a school or church put someone in a position of authority over your child when that person had a history of sexual abuse, or if it failed to take appropriate steps to avoid the risk of sexual abuse, it may be possible to hold it legally accountable as well.
Personal injury lawsuits not only obtain money damages for victims of sexual abuse; they also help stop the same thing from happening to others in the future. The lawyers at our firm are devoted to doing their part to stop the sexual abuse of students and other children.
Seeking Compensation for Adult Sexual Abuse
Adults who are sexually abused are also able to sue their abusers, as well as any institutions — such as hospitals, nursing homes or prisons — that may have been negligent in hiring or accrediting people with sexual abuse histories or for failing to provide adequate supervision.
If you were put in a position where you were sexually abused, you may have a claim against whoever helped create that vulnerability. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss what we can do to help you seek accountability and fair compensation.
