Category Archives: Sexual Abuse
Can You Sue If You Were Sexually Abused As A Child Years Ago?
Sexual abuse is a traumatic experience that can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental and emotional well-being long into adulthood. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse often struggle with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among other consequences. Many people may not be aware of their legal options for seeking justice and compensation for… Read More »
What Are Your Legal Options After Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse is a heinous crime that can have a lasting effect on its victims. Fortunately, the law provides legal options for individuals who have been subjected to sexual abuse. Our Seattle sexual abuse lawyers at Emerald Law Group can explain what constitutes sexual abuse and the civil and criminal lawsuits that victims may… Read More »
Boy Scout Sex Abuse
In just a few days the “bar date” for Boy Scout sex abuse claims will run. Facing thousands of lawsuits for sexual abuse, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A bar date for filing a claim with the bankruptcy court by November 16, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST was set… Read More »
Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse
In just over a month the “bar date” for Boy Scout sexual abuse claims will run. Facing thousands of lawsuits for sexual abuse, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A bar date for filing a claim with the bankruptcy court by November 16, 2020, 5:00 p.m. EST was set… Read More »