Sexual Abuse & Assault

Sexual abuse is a very sensitive area of the law, epecially when minor children are involved. These cases can include sexual abuse by a clergy member, school teacher or school staff member, a coach, or a family member. Sexual abuse also can involve elderly victims abused by nursing home staff members.

The growing and well publicized issue in this area of the law is church sex abuse cases. These cases can unfortunately cause life changing psyhcological and emotional damages. Sexual abuse can have a variety effects on a child, ranging from dramatic behavioral changes to poor performance in school. These effects can be a permanant and ongoing issue for the rest of a person's life.

If this law firm gets involved in a sex abuse case, we employ psyhcologists to interview and evaluate the child. This helps us better determine that sexual child abuse actually took place, and it also gives us a better idea as to potential damages.

If you or a loved one have an issue to discuss regarding a church sex abuse case or any other type of sexual abuse case, please call us at 312-399-8988 for a very private and confidential free consultation.



Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog - Sexual Abuse