Abuse victims can get the justice and compensation by finding the best lawyer for them

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  Posted By
  Victoria Stephens

• Published On
  Sat, April 16

• Reading Time
  4 Minutes

If a sexual assault victim was able to prove their case in court, they may be eligible for damages. Damages are financial compensation paid by an offender who has harmed another person with negligence or intentional wrongdoings; however this is only possible through civil lawsuits where victims can collect money based off injuries sustained during these attacks.

When someone has been sexually assaulted, the amount and type of compensation available in a civil lawsuit will depend on their specific facts. Damages in a sexual assault case stem from the physical and emotional harm suffered by victims. This includes compensation for "pain and suffering" as well anxiety (even PTSD-like responses) that can result from incidents like these.

Statute of Limitations For Sexual Abuse Cases

The statute of limitations is a law that limits the time in which an individual can file suit for damages against someone who committed sexual assault. The length varies by state, but many have passed special limitation periods with regards to these types cases especially if they were minors when abuse began or occurred; this way justice will be served without any gap between when victims come forward and get help - as well as giving them closure from knowing their case won't go unanswered because there was no arrest made soon enough after occurrence.

To understand how the statute of limitations may impact your case, talk with an experienced lawyer. New “lookback window” laws enacted in several states throughout the country seek to give adult victims of childhood sexual abuse a stronger voice and an opportunity to hold their abusers and abuse enablers accountable.

Which States have lookback laws?

These are the current states that have lookback laws whilst several other states are considering establishing such laws

Which States have lookback laws?

These are the current states that have lookback laws whilst several other states are considering establishing such laws:

• Arizona
• Arizona
• California
• Montana
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Vermont
• Washington, D.C.