Your Path Forward
To give survivors and their families a deeper understanding of their options, we've created dedicated pages that expand on specific questions:
Find a Lawyer
Choosing the right attorney is one of the most important steps a survivor can take. This page explains what to look for in a sexual abuse lawyer — from experience with complex institutional cases to a compassionate approach that respects each client's journey. Survivors will also learn practical steps for connecting with attorneys nationwide who have the resources and commitment to take on powerful organizations. Read more on finding a lawyer for sexual abuse claims.
Legal Help
This section focuses on the support survivors can expect once they hire a sexual abuse attorney. It covers the legal process from start to finish, including how cases are investigated, filed, and litigated. Survivors will learn about attorney-client confidentiality, contingency fee structures (no fees unless compensation is won), and the ways attorneys can ease the burden during an emotionally difficult process.
Who Can File
Many survivors are unsure whether they qualify to file a sexual abuse lawsuit. This page explains who may be eligible, including adults who experienced abuse as children, individuals harmed in schools, religious settings, or healthcare environments, and family members of survivors. It also addresses how new laws and lookback windows give people who thought their time had run out a second chance to pursue justice.
The Justice You Deserve
Sexual abuse leaves lasting scars. Pursuing a lawsuit isn't just a legal action—it's an act of courage and self-affirmation. Through civil litigation, survivors:
- Uncover hidden institutional wrongdoing.
- Break the cover of secrecy and force public accountability.
- Secure financial support for therapy, medical care, and rebuilding.
- Empower others by challenging systems that enable abuse.
Our attorneys are committed to ensuring your voice is heard—not just in court, but in shaping the cultural and institutional change needed to protect others.