Atlanta
School Sexual Abuse Lawyer

You can get compassionate help from an Atlanta school sexual abuse lawyer if you or someone you love experience abuse in a public, private, or charter school. Our team at John Foy & Associates can support you throughout the legal process.

We know how to handle all legal matters on your behalf, drawing on over two decades of experience. You can rely on an Atlanta sexual abuse lawyer to answer your questions, identify all parties responsible for your abuse, and bring you compensation for your losses. 

You can learn more by calling or completing our online contact form. 

Why Hire a School Sexual Abuse Lawyer in Atlanta?

You’ll get someone on your side who will put you first and prioritize your best interests when you hire an Atlanta personal injury lawyer. Our team can assess your situation quickly and determine if you qualify to file a civil claim for sexual abuse in your school. 

We stand firm for our clients as The Strong Arm in Georgia. We’ll handle all legal matters to give you more time to focus on your physical, emotional, and mental recovery. 

You can rely on us to handle legal communication with the lawyers or insurance companies that represent the liable party. We’ll protect your rights and do everything possible to help you regain your peace of mind.

Can You File a Claim After Sexual Abuse in a School?

You may have a chance to file a civil claim after an act of sexual abuse at any educational facility, including grade schools, colleges, and universities. Your school sexual abuse attorney in Atlanta can go over your situation and help you determine if you qualify for a claim. 

In some cases, the individual responsible for sexually abusing you may also face criminal charges. The civil and criminal court systems work separately from one another in Georgia, and the civil system has a lower burden of proof to establish fault. 

We’re ready to provide more information about what to expect from your civil claim and how you can hold the liable party responsible when you contact us for a risk-free initial consultation. 

Who Is Responsible for School Sexual Abuse?

The party responsible for sexual abuse in a school setting can vary. In some cases, your attorney may file a claim against the individual who subjected you to non-consensual sexual contact. You may have a valid claim against:

• A teacher, instructor, or tutor
• A coach or other parties associated with a school sports program
• Members of the office staff at the school
• Other school employees 

We may also build a claim against the school or members or the school board if they had policies in place that failed to protect you or prevented you from getting help. We can immediately investigate what happened to file all potentially responsible parties. 

How Your Attorney Can Help with a School Sexual Abuse Claim

You can rely on your lawyer to help with all legal challenges you face when you experience sexual abuse in a school. Our team can: 

Protect Your Rights and Peace of Mind

We can step in to protect your rights in the aftermath of an act of sexual abuse. We deal with legal communication and can help you secure the space you need to focus on your recovery. 

Throughout the entire legal process, we’ll strive to provide the support and care you need. 

Gather Evidence About the Abuse

We have the resources and legal training to investigate school sexual abuse and gather evidence about the harm you experienced. We may speak to witnesses, review past reports of abuse, and collect information from your medical records. 

We get to work quickly after you turn to us for help to have the best chance of gathering all relevant information about the abuse you faced. 

Resolve Your Claim

Our legal team will review all potential options to resolve your school sexual abuse claim. In some cases, the liable party will settle out of court, providing you with compensation for your losses. 

In other situations, we may need to file a civil lawsuit on your behalf. We’ll discuss these options with you before we take any steps. 

Compensation Available for School Sexual Abuse in Atlanta

The party responsible for school sexual abuse may need to cover any economic and non-economic losses you experience. Economic losses can include your medical care and any time you need away from work to focus on recovering. 

We can also push the liable party to cover the tremendous non-economic impacts of sexual abuse. You may qualify for funds to pay for the pain, mental anguish, and emotional distress you experience due to this form of abuse. 

We know how to determine the financial value of all the damages you sustained. 

What’s the Time Limit to File a School Sexual Abuse Claim?

The time you have available to file a claim after you experience sexual abuse in a school can vary considerably. We’ll go over your situation and provide information about specific deadlines for your claim. 

Talk to Us After School Sexual Abuse in Atlanta, GA

You can get caring legal support from an Atlanta school sexual abuse attorney from John Foy & Associates. We’re ready to discuss the specifics of your situation today. You can rely on us to assist with all the challenges you face as you move forward with your civil claim. 

You can call or complete our online contact form to take charge of your situation with our lawyers.