Sexual abuse survivors are worthy of a compassionate but fearless voice. Serving our clients in pursuing legal justice remains a driving force and philosophy for Lambrou Law PLLC. You deserve the support of a legal team you can count on. Choosing a New York sexual abuse attorney with Lambrou Law PLLC also provides these qualities in services we are known for:
- Passionate service to clients who suffer tremendous costs due to negligence
- Honesty about what lies ahead
- Communication throughout the legal process
- A legal voice demanding recognition of the impact of negligent acts on our clients
- A commitment to our communities and the charities we support
- Award-winning legal services garnering recognition from numerous legal organizations
- A commitment to continual education to strive for improvement and a honing of our legal approach
Lambrou Law takes pride in the fact that many of our clients find us through the referrals and testimonials of past clients, and we assist in navigating uncharted territories. Taking legal action against an abuser is your right to reclaim the losses sexual abuse can create.
Our firm will be by your side every step of the way
Our team, guided by the sexual abuse attorney in New York representing you, will provide the blueprint for legal action to tackle the doubt and uncertainty you may experience. Our role and central focus is on your well-being. We fight for that recovery by seeking the maximum compensation for your damages. Our experience and guidance to you provide the following:
- A comprehensive evaluation of all of your damages, including future medical needs
- An extensive search for evidence to provide sound documentation of your claim
- Accountability of all the individuals and organizations permitting the abuse or remaining silent to allow the abuse to continue
- Awareness of the timelines and limitations on legal actions
- Interviews with witnesses and other survivors of sexual abuse by a common perpetrator or survivors of abuse permitted by the same institution
- Quality negotiation with the insurance company to demand a fair settlement
- Relentless legal representation when going to court is pivotal to your recovery
Our successes and past results demonstrate our ability to make a difference for you. Your compensation and results are unique to your experience and damages. Working with an NYC sexual abuse lawyer you can openly talk to about your experience opens a window into the depths of your injuries and what your recovery compensation should reflect. As guardians of your privacy, we strive to minimize unnecessary exposure and allow you to share your personal story in a protective environment.
Our NYC sexual abuse lawyers hold negligent parties accountable
Sexual abuse in New York City impacts a diverse range of individuals. These actions infiltrate establishments viewed as safe havens in local communities. Sexual abuse is not a crime against children only. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that children who experience sexual abuse are two to 13% more likely to experience sexual violence as adults. Contact a New York sexual abuse lawyer at Lambrou Law LLC if you, your child, or someone you know experiences sexual abuse by a family member, friend, or trusted leaders in the following institutions or establishments:
- Educational settings or institutions of hiring learning
- Child care centers
- Religious organizations
- The workplace
- Sporting and youth organizations
- Medical facilities and therapy settings
- Shelters
- Residential care facilities, treatment centers, and nursing homes
- Correctional institutions and prisons
You or your loved one has the right to safely dwell, learn, work, rehabilitate, or participate without the fear of sexual abuse. Facing these giants and standing up to community leaders, governmental agencies, and pillars of society who condone these acts by looking away must answer for their participation in supporting these negligent acts.
Lambrou Law PLLC will seek the maximum compensation available to you
A New York sexual abuse lawyer with our firm will compassionately work to understand the impact of the abuse on your life. Filing a civil action allows you to seek compensation for damages to you. Civil and criminal actions differ. An alleged perpetrator does not need a criminal conviction to face accountability in civil court. Compensation in a NYC sexual abuse case may include:
- Medical expenses from treatments for abuse
- Lost income or earning capacity
- Costs for ongoing therapy and counseling
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of relationship
A successful verdict or settlement does not change the past. However, it provides hope for the future in your recovery and afford you medical and emotional support that you need going forward. Particularly heinous or egregious instances of sexual abuse may also result in the courts awarding punitive damages in a successful judgment to serve as punishment to a defendant. We will exhaust every option in our fight for your compensation. Our national recognition as civil plaintiff trial lawyers in New York City ensures we are ready to proceed with your case in court when necessary.
You can trust us to manage your case – We know all the laws and deadlines for filing a sexual abuse claim
Determining how long you have to file a civil action for sexual abuse will require an in-depth look at when the abuse took place and the type of abuse occurring. Laws now reflect more extended time frames, allowing survivors experiencing sexual abuse after 2019 to seek civil action up to 20 years after experiencing abuse in some instances. Survivors under 18 suffering sexual abuse after the passage of the Child Victims Act (CVA) on January 28, 2019, now have until the age of 55 to file a claim.
Survivors of sexual abuse occurring in New York City may utilize a two-year lookback window through the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law (GMVPL). This law expires on March 1, 2025. We always recommend consulting a New York sexual abuse lawyer in any instance of sexual abuse to determine what laws may apply.
Lambrou Law PLLC supports survivors through civil action
An act of sexual abuse against you is not your fault. A NYC sexual abuse lawyer with our firm will stand with you to support your claim while offering the navigational tools to take legal action against an alleged abuser and any institution permitting these acts. Always discuss any instance of sexual abuse with a New York Sexual abuse lawyer to protect your right or the rights of a loved one to legal action and adhere to the statute of limitations applying to your case. Schedule a free initial consultation by calling (212) 285-2100.
Our legal expertise covers New York City, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Common questions about sexual abuse claims in New York City
You may experience legitimate privacy concerns in a sexual abuse case. We will work to protect your privacy and file a claim under a pseudonym when it is possible.
Adult populations are not immune to sexual abuse. Vulnerable populations are particularly at risk. Adults experiencing sexual abuse may include the elderly, prisoners, individuals under the treatment of a therapist, individuals whose tips and wages may be withheld by an employer unless they submit to sexual acts, and employees who are threatened with the loss of their jobs.
The standard of proof in civil cases varies from that of criminal cases in sexual abuse. You must be able to prove that it is more likely than not that the abuse against you occurred. Evidence may include your testimony, witness testimony, medical records, prior similar acts, and police reports. This list is not conclusive of the evidence we may use to prove negligence.
Settling a civil action may occur anytime before a jury begins deliberation. Many defendants will settle a claim to avoid a trial's costs and public attention. However, we stand fully prepared to represent your case in court.
Insurance companies often fail to recognize the enormous cost that noneconomic damages have on the lives of sexual abuse survivors. Undervaluing these damages is common. Additionally, a settlement by the insurance company may not account for the future costs of therapy, counseling, and medical care. While we cannot guarantee a specific amount in a settlement, many clients benefit from their financial recovery through the representation of a sexual abuse attorney in New York with our firm.
Resources for sexual abuse victims in NYC
Visit our office
Office of the New York State Attorney General
- The Capitol, Albany NY 12224-0341
- Call: (800) 771-7755
- Sexual Abuse Complaint Form
New York Police Department
- Resources & Services, including Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) programs
