When you place your child’s care in the hands of another party, such as a school, daycare worker, babysitter, or camp counselor, you assume they will provide the same standard of care you do at home. Unfortunately, caregivers may not protect your child as you hope, and their negligence could result in abuse.
If your child has suffered abuse at the hands of a caregiver, you may have the right to file a legal claim on their behalf. A Los Angeles child abuse lawyer could help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact the Cifarelli Law Firm to connect with a compassionate child injury attorney today.
Caring for children is a huge responsibility. Not only must a caregiver ensure the child remains in a safe environment, but they must also protect the child from other individuals nearby or within their facility. Commonly, liability for child abuse rests with an organization that engaged in negligent hiring or supervisory practices, including:
To determine liability for child abuse, an attorney could look carefully at whether a Los Angeles facility or organization engaged in any negligent practices. For example, a youth organization that hired someone with a known history of abuse or failed to properly supervise individuals in a position to care for children may bear liability for resulting abuse. While the individual who committed the abuse may suffer criminal penalties, the organization could face civil consequences.
Filing a child injury claim will not undo all the harm your child has experienced. However, it could provide your child with compensation for the pain and loss they suffered. Child abuse claims may include compensation for:
A child abuse claim could also include compensation for the psychological effects of the abuse. Working with a child abuse lawyer in Los Angeles could help you identify and seek compensation for all the damages your child faced.
Child abuse claims fall into the category of child injury claims, meaning they may have an extended statute of limitations. While Los Angeles law usually allows two years from the date of an injury for the injured person to file a claim, injured minors have two years from the date of their eighteenth birthday to pursue compensation. Therefore, if a minor’s family does not file a claim on their behalf, they have up to two years after their 18th birthday to file a claim on their own.
Dealing with the aftermath of child abuse is incredibly traumatic for both the victim and their loved ones. Fortunately, you do not have to handle the claim process on your own. A Los Angeles child abuse lawyer could help your family understand your rights, including how you can best pursue compensation for the losses your child has faced. Reach out to the Cifarelli Law Firm today to discuss your case and begin seeking justice.
If you or your child has been a victim, talk to an Irvine child sexual abuse lawyer at The Cifarelli Law Firm. Our team is passionate about advocating for victims and helping them seek justice. We understand this is a difficult situation, and we strive to create a place where victims from all over California can feel safe and heard. Call The Cifarelli Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation.
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