Sexual abuse of children occurs in schools, youth organizations, churches, and other places where adults have access to minors. This can include when an ill, injured, or extremely vulnerable child is admitted to a hospital and placed in the care of adults.
If your child suffers sexual abuse while receiving medical treatment, an experienced healthcare abuse attorney from our firm could help you make informed decisions about how to proceed. A San Diego hospital child sexual abuse lawyer from our team could apply state law to your case and help you seek justice on behalf of your child. Contact The Cifarelli Law Firm today to learn more.
Child sexual abuse includes penetrating or inappropriately touching a child, getting a child to view or create sexually explicit content, watching a child undress or use the toilet, or any other action that is meant to sexually gratify the perpetrator.
During medical treatment, care providers may need to observe a child undressed or touch their genitals. If your child claims that someone sexually abused them in a hospital, a San Diego attorney from The Cifarelli Law Firm could investigate whether an adult acted inappropriately and determine your legal options.
Children who suffer sexual abuse often act out without knowing why. If your child is being sexually abused, they may:
If you suspect that someone sexually abused your child while they were in a San Diego hospital, our lawyers could guide you through your next steps. Whether a hospital worker or another patient harmed your child, we could help you pursue justice on their behalf.
Children who are sexually abused may face long-lasting psychological consequences. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), survivors of child sexual abuse are four times more likely to become addicted to drugs or alcohol and suffer post-traumatic stress disorder later in life, and three times more likely to be depressed.
RAINN estimates that the State of California pays about $19.3 billion each year for costs associated with child sexual abuse. At The Cifarelli Law Firm, we believe both the perpetrator and the hospital where they committed the abuse should also pay.
A San Diego attorney from our firm could help you seek damages on your child’s behalf for the sexual abuse they suffered in the hospital. We could also help you identify whether the perpetrator’s behavior warrants criminal charges.
For decades, The Cifarelli Law Firm has been fighting injustice on behalf of people all over Southern California. One of our heartfelt goals is to hold child abusers responsible when their selfish actions upend your family’s sense of peace and security.
Abuse is especially damaging when it occurs in a hospital that you trusted to take care of your child. We understand the emotional trauma this causes and treat your family and your case with dignity and sensitivity. Contact us to speak to a San Diego hospital child sexual abuse lawyer and begin moving forward today.
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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