Children deserve to feel safe. Children cannot always defend themselves, and parents cannot always be there to protect them. Parents need to count on other people to look out for them. When your child has been violated sexually by an adult you trusted, you are likely angry, confused, and overwhelmed. Understandably, filing a lawsuit is not the first thing on your mind. However, bringing a civil suit could get your family access to the financial compensation you need to help your child heal.
A compassionate child molestation lawyer understands that no one should have to go through what you and your family are facing. A sexual abuse and assault attorney could help you handle this difficult matter as sensitively as possible.
A child molestation civil lawsuit is not the same as a criminal prosecution. Although they can both involve the same person who wrongfully abused a child, they are separate court actions.
In a criminal trial, to be found guilty, a jury would need to find the alleged abuser guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In a civil child molestation trial, the jury only needs to find that it is more likely than not that the alleged person committed the act.
If someone is found guilty in a criminal prosecution, the court can sentence them to a jail term. When a defendant is found civilly liable in a lawsuit, they would not go to jail but would instead pay the child or their family a monetary settlement.
Even if the police determine there are insufficient grounds to file a criminal case against a defendant or if a jury finds the defendant not guilty, a skilled Allentown attorney could still fight for justice with a child molestation civil lawsuit.
Unfortunately, child predators can be anywhere. Predators often use and abuse positions of deep trust to gain access to children, gain their trust, and then abuse them. Sadly, children can suffer this kind of abuse in school settings, such as public or private schools, preschools, and daycare centers.
Many school districts have laws in place to protect their employees from allegations of misconduct. However, those laws will not deter a dedicated child molestation lawyer in Allentown from getting to the bottom of the matter and fighting for justice. Our well-versed legal team could skillfully interview other teachers, parents, children, and anyone else familiar with the crime to learn what they observed during and leading up to it.
Although some people think child molesters are only strangers who do not know their children, most child predators have some history with the child they abuse. Child molesters do not usually come across as criminals. Predators often look like regular people, which is how they are able to get access to children. In addition to school settings, child molestations can occur when other people take advantage of innocent children. Some of those other people might be:
Our experienced legal professionals could work tirelessly to fight for justice against people who abuse children.
Molesters should not get away with abusing an innocent child. A compassionate and caring Allentown child molestation lawyer understands that you might not feel comfortable discussing what happened to your child with just anyone.
Meet with our law office today and let them earn your family’s trust. They have years of experience helping families like you. Call now to begin seeking justice.