TOPICAL NEWS...
- Members of public to sit on child protection boards
- Former lawyer wins right to sue Catholic Church for £5m over school abuse
- The Times Article - 'Today I'm Alice'
- Female Genital Mutilation ('FGM')
- 'Today I'm Alice' - academic victim of child abuse pens autobiography and wins over £400,000
- Failure to detect and protect daughters of Sheffield man jailed for life for chronic abuse
- Jersey Childrens Home Abuse Page
- Two Hertfordshire women among first to act after "Lotto Rapist" ruling
- "Lotto Rapist" case and others: landmark House of Lords decision in child abuse cases
- Pictons help Surrey child abuse victims to pursue grievances through courts
- Doctors "fail to spot child abuse" says report
- "Invisible" children could be abused, survey shows
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CHILD ABUSE
- The law recognises that victims of sexual and physical abuse suffer damage and long-term loss.
- A number of high-profile enquiries in the last decade have raised public awareness of abuse in private institutions, schools and children's homes.
- It is now accepted that not only the abusers but also the public authorities and institutions that employ them can be held accountable for the damage caused to the victims.
- Potential defendants in these claims include local authorities (following abuse in children's homes, schools or day centres), private companies or religious institutions/bodies.
- Because of the nature of sexual abuse, many survivors are only able to speak out many years after the abuse took place. This is because abuse often causes emotions of guilt and shame. Often survivors will only consider making a civil claim following criminal prosecution of their perpetrator.
- Many survivors who embark on a civil claim recognise a therapeutic value in embracing the legal process and "speaking out", often for the first time, after many years of secrecy.
- Strict time limits apply for starting Court proceedings and it is imperative that the legal representative is instructed at the earliest possible opportunity.
Our Expertise in child abuse compensation claims
We aim to secure redress by way of maximum compensation for survivors of childhood abuse. We recognise the unique nature of child abuse compensation claims and manage our cases with efficiency and sensitivity. We are experienced and have had a number of successes.
Sue Michael is a senior solicitor with considerable experience in child abuse claims, assisted by Jacqui Morton a legal executive.
How we can help you
Sue and her team will be happy to discuss any potential claim in strict condifence, on an informal basis and with no charge with anyone who is considering a civil compensation claim following any form of abuse.
If you wish any of our team to contact you, please complete our ONLINE CLAIM FORM.
for free confidential advice about your claim.
