Teenage Sexual Assault

Our personal injury attorneys at the Jessica Pride Law Firm can help teenage survivors understand their rights and options, guide them through the legal process, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and advocate for their best interests in court. We can also seek the maximum compensation they are entitled to under the law to help afford a better, safer, thriving future. Reach out to us today online or at (619) 514-2968 for a free, fully confidential consultation at our San Diego office.

Yes. If your child was abused and a San Diego-based institution, like a school, church, or youth group, failed to prevent it, they may be held legally responsible. These organizations must protect minors. They may be liable for negligence if they ignored warning signs or allowed unsafe conditions that led to the abuse. This includes peer-to-peer assaults between unsupervised young people, and scenarios that place youths in direct private contact with adults (coaches, tutors, after-school detention, religious prayer meetings, etc).

A teenager can seek compensation for a range of damages. These can include medical expenses, therapy costs, lost wages and future earning capacity, lost educational opportunities, pain and suffering, as well as emotional distress. An experienced San Diego teen sexual assault lawyer can help ensure sexual assault survivors obtain the financial damages they are entitled to under California law.

Yes. In California, survivors of childhood sexual assault can file a lawsuit until they turn 40, or within five years of discovering that the abuse caused psychological harm, whichever is later. This includes adult survivors of teenage abuse, and sometimes cases where the perpetrator was also a minor. Teenage sexual abuse survivors in San Diego should speak with a qualified attorney to determine what deadlines apply. Special rules may extend the time to file depending on your case.