Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Start with a free review. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Start with a free review. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.
Possibly. Filing deadlines vary by state. Maryland law allows many childhood sexual abuse claims regardless of how long ago the abuse happened. Illinois law also removed the filing deadline for some claims, but did not reopen every older case. A lawyer needs to check which rules apply to your situation.
We are reviewing childhood sexual abuse involving a church, school, Scouts or another youth group, juvenile detention center, or other institution. Start with the place involved and what you remember about when the abuse happened.
This form is for abuse that happened before age 18 in either of these states:
These are our current screening rules. They do not determine whether someone outside these groups has a legal claim.
No. A short account is enough to get started. You do not need to include graphic details or exact dates. An approximate year or age range for when the abuse started and ended is helpful. If you are unsure, say so.
You can still submit the form. If you remember the abuser’s job or role, such as teacher, coach, or staff member, include that. You do not need to guess a name.
No. This form does not require records, and you can submit it even if you did not receive medical care or counseling. If you already have treatment records, reports, or documents from the place involved, keep them for a later conversation.
Yes. Choose your relationship to the person, enter your own contact information, and answer the abuse questions about them. If Illinois is selected, use their date of birth.
If the abuse is ongoing or someone is in immediate danger, seek immediate help or contact law enforcement first.
To request a case review, share when and where the abuse happened, a brief account, and your contact information. Use what you know now; you do not need every detail to get started. Submitting the form does not file a lawsuit.