Sexual abuse of children by healthcare providers has become an increasingly reported issue across the country in recent years. From individual instances of abuse against one patient to serial abusers such as former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar, misconduct in the healthcare industry is a serious issue that many experts believe is more common than the number of public allegations, charges, and criminal convictions suggest.
If your family’s pediatrician or any other medical professional engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior with your child, a San Diego healthcare child sexual abuse lawyer from The Cifarelli Law Firm could help you explore and enforce your right to civil recovery. By working with one of our capable child sexual abuse attorneys, you could more proactively protect your entire family’s best interests. Contact our team today to schedule an initial consultation.
While there are various situations in which a doctor may need to conduct examinations of a child’s genitals or other intimate areas for legitimate medical purposes, there are strict legal guidelines in place for what constitutes inappropriate conduct by a doctor. For example, certain intimate examinations, such as Pap smears, are expressly not recommended for people under the age of 21. Therefore, a doctor who insists on performing one on someone younger may be engaging in unlawful sexual abuse.
Other instances in which a healthcare provider may sexually abuse a minor during examinations include:
Our San Diego attorneys could discuss the circumstances of your child’s healthcare sexual abuse during a confidential consultation and offer guidance about what legal options are available.
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities that employ abusive physicians can be civilly liable for resulting damages. Sometimes, this entails holding facility ownership and management vicariously liable for employee misconduct on the job.
In other scenarios, facility management may be directly at fault for negligently permitting abuse to occur through substandard hiring and training practices or for knowingly allowing abuse to continue by failing to report credible allegations to the appropriate authorities. A lawyer from our firm could investigate the sexual abuse of a minor by a healthcare professional in San Diego, ensuring everyone who participated in the abuse is held accountable.
Everyone should be able to trust their doctors to provide high-quality and compassionate care, especially when those doctors are treating children. If your family doctor has violated your trust and engaged in any type of sexual misconduct with your child, you have the right as their parent or guardian to demand comprehensive compensation.
Assistance from a San Diego healthcare child sexual abuse lawyer could make a huge difference in the outcome of your claim. We could help you navigate obstacles and minimize stress for yourself and your loved ones during the legal process. Contact The Cifarelli Law Firm today to discuss your options.
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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