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Scouting and Youth Organization Sex Abuse Lawyer
Youth programs like scouting and summer camps offer valuable opportunities for growth and learning. Unfortunately, these organizations are not immune from instances of sexual abuse. Children in these programs often suffer abuse at the hands of adult leaders or even other participants. If your child was sexually abused while participating in a scouting or other youth organization, we can help you seek justice, accountability, and compensation.
We are a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to leveling the playing field for sexual abuse survivors by providing compassionate legal counsel and aggressive representation. Our knowledgeable sex abuse lawyers in West Virginia have extensive experience handling cases involving scouting and youth organizations. We are ready to evaluate your case, inform you of your legal rights, and guide you through the next steps. Contact us online or call (304) 345-6789 to schedule your free, confidential consultation.
- Why Hire Our Scouting and Youth Organization Sex Abuse Attorneys
- Hear From Our Clients
- Who Can Be Liable for Abuse or Assault?
- Recoverable Damages for Survivors
- Don’t Wait to File a Youth Organization Sex Abuse Claim
- Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children
- Get Help with Your Youth Organization Sex Abuse Case Today
Why Hire Our Scouting and Youth Organization Sex Abuse Attorneys
Scouting and other youth organizations often have extensive resources to defend against sexual abuse allegations. Facing them alone can be challenging for victims, especially when dealing with the emotional toll caused by their traumatic experiences at the hands of the defendants.
That’s where our sex abuse lawyers can help. Our skilled legal team will investigate your case, gather all available evidence, navigate the law, and build the strongest claim possible on your behalf. Meanwhile, you can focus on healing and moving forward.
With decades of experience fighting for victims of negligence and misconduct, our scouting and youth organization sex abuse lawyers are well-equipped to handle your case. Our unwavering commitment to excellence has earned us numerous awards from respected legal organizations and publications, including:
- Best of the Best Attorneys – Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2023 and 2024
- Bobby Warner, Super Lawyer – 15 Years
- Newsweek – Premier Law Firm
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers – The National Trial Lawyers
- Avvo Rating, 10.0 Superb – Top Personal Injury Law Firm
Many members of our firm, including founding partner Bobby Warner, were born and raised in West Virginia and have a deep understanding of the local values in our area. This personal connection enhances our ability to relate to and support our clients. It also allows us to give back to the community we serve.
“People find and then often refer other victims to us because they like the setting, how they were treated, the confidentiality. In any case, when you're trying to pick your lawyer, you're looking for experience and the results you're going to get.”
Hear From Our Clients
When you work with Warner Law Offices, you are more than just a file number. Our dedication to our clients and their best interests is reflected in their countless glowing reviews:
Who Can Be Liable for Abuse or Assault?
Perpetrators of sexual abuse in youth organizations are often individuals in positions of power, such as:
- Group leaders
- Chaperones
- Coaches
- Teachers
- Older youth members responsible for younger members
These individuals can face criminal charges as well as civil liability in personal injury lawsuits. Other parties may also be held civilly liable for the abuse, even if they did not directly engage in it. This includes the organizations, administrators, or group leaders responsible for overseeing the individuals who committed the abuse.
If the youth organization in your case failed to properly screen, train, or supervise its employees or volunteers, it may be liable for the resulting harm. Additionally, the organization or its leaders may be liable if they received reports of abuse but failed to respond appropriately.
Recoverable Damages for Survivors
Survivors of sexual abuse in youth organizations often endure significant emotional, financial, and physical harm. These losses are compensable through a sex abuse claim. Compensable damages in youth organization sex abuse claims may include:
- Medical expenses, including medical treatment, therapy, and medication costs.
- Lost income from missed work caused by the abuse.
- Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and other psychological harm.
- Physical pain and suffering.
- Loss of enjoyment of life caused by the abuse.
Our scouting sex abuse law firm in West Virginia is dedicated to helping you pursue maximum compensation for your losses. We have secured millions of dollars in high-value settlements and verdicts for our clients. Let us put our extensive experience to work for you.
Don’t Wait to File a Youth Organization Sex Abuse Claim
The West Virginia personal injury statute of limitations generally imposes a two-year filing deadline in cases involving sexual abuse that occurred while the victim was an adult. However, in cases involving victims who are minors, the sexual abuse statute of limitations is extended until their 36th birthday. It’s crucial to adhere to the governing deadline, as missing it may result in you losing your right to seek justice and compensation.
“A lot of people don't know that you have 18 years after your 18th birthday to file a case against your abuser if the abuse happened to you as a minor. This allows victims more time to understand what has happened to them, seek treatment, and get justice.”
When you turn to our knowledgeable and compassionate scouting and youth organization sex abuse lawyers for help, we will determine the exact deadline that applies to your case and ensure you file on time. We understand the profound impact sexual abuse can have and that it may be difficult to step forward, especially for victims who are minors. You can count on our compassionate attorneys to support you throughout the life of your case.
Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children
The signs of sexual abuse can be subtle, but paying attention to them can help parents identify and stop the abuse sooner. If your child displays any of the following signs after participating in a youth organization, consider investigating whether they have suffered sexual abuse:
- Decline in school performance or attendance
- Withdrawal from friends or family
- Changes in eating or sleeping habits
- Unusual sexual behaviors, such as drawing, describing, or acting out sexual acts beyond what is normal for their age
- Self-harming behaviors
- Behaviors typical of a younger child, such as thumb-sucking or bed-wetting
- Nightmares
- Extreme anger or aggression
- Frequent crying
- Clinging to adults
- Fear of being alone or of certain people
Fear of being touched - Pain, itching, redness, or bleeding in their private areas
- Difficulty walking or sitting
If you suspect your child may have been sexually abused, we are here to support you, your child, and your family during this difficult time.
Get Help with Your Youth Organization Sex Abuse Case Today
Our scouting and youth organization sex abuse lawyers are here to provide compassionate support and relentless advocacy for you and your family. Warner Law Offices is a full-service personal injury law firm dedicated to helping sexual abuse victims throughout West Virginia protect their right to justice. Our attorneys have the skills and resources needed to conduct a thorough investigation and build the strongest claim possible on your behalf. Contact us online or call (304) 345-6789 to schedule a free consultation.
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Charleston, WV 25301
Bobby has received many accolades throughout the years from both his peers in the legal community, as well as the media. The National Trial Lawyers association named Bobby a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and he has been selected as a Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent. Additionally, he has been named a Best Attorneys of America by Rue Ratings, which also named Warner Law Offices to its Best Law Firms of America.
We represent clients across West Virginia and surrounding areas, providing compassionate client service and relentless advocacy in and out of the courtroom.
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