Detroit Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit FAQs

Common Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Questions and Answers for Detroit Residents

This page contains answers to common child sexual abuse lawsuit questions that apply to most Detroit claims for child sexual abuse. To discuss your case in detail or ask specific questions of any attorney handling child sexual abuse lawsuit claims for Detroit residents, contact our firm.

Our team of attorneys helping persons in Detroit with child sexual abuse lawsuit claims provides free, no obligation case review. Simply contact our firm and one of our experienced lawyers handling child sexual abuse lawsuit claims for Detroit residents will contact you promptly to provide a confidential consultation, completely free of charge.

Who can make a child sexual abuse claim or file a child sexual abuse lawsuit in Detroit?

Any person or family member of a person in Detroit who experienced child sexual abuse may be eligible to make a claim by filing child sexual abuse claim against the Catholic Church, a school, Boy Scout of America, or other responsible institution for its breach of the public's trust.

Read in-depth information on filing a Detroit clergy sexual abuse claim.

What does it cost for residents of Detroit to file a child sexual abuse lawsuit?

We are committed to representing all Detroit persons involved in a New York child sexual abuse lawsuit on a contingency basis, meaning there are never any legal fees unless we win compensation in your case. To access your free, no-obligation consultation, use the online chat feature or contact form on this site. One of our lawyers handling child sexual abuse lawsuits for child sexual abuse reports from Detroit residents will contact you to answer any of your questions.

How have the child sexual abuse reporting laws changed in Michigan?

The Michigan legislature recently passed the "Justice for Survivors" package (Senate Bills 257–261), which extends and, in some cases, removes the statute of limitations for civil claims, opens a revival window for previously barred cases, and lifts immunity protections for schools and institutions to make it easier for survivors to seek justice. Survivors of child sexual abuse have greatly expanded rights to report claims for sexual abuse in Detroit.

Aren't these just class action lawsuits where the plaintiff receives very little money?

No. When a similar law was passed in California in 2002, the Catholic Church in that state allocated $1.2 billion in priest sexual abuse settlements. Plaintiffs in successful Detroit child sexual abuse lawsuits may be entitled to significant compensation.

How much time do residents of Detroit have to file a child sexual abuse lawsuit?

The new child sexual abuse legislation in Michigan does not completely remove time limits, but it does greatly expand them. the "Justice for Survivors" package (Senate Bills 257–261), which extends and, in some cases, removes the statute of limitations for civil claims, opens a revival window for previously barred cases, and lifts immunity protections for schools and institutions to make it easier for survivors to seek justice. To meet the new time limits, we recommend you contact a child sexual abuse attorney serving Detroit in the near future. For specific time limits for your claim, please fill out the form at right and one of our attorneys serving Detroit will contact you as quickly as possible, usually within the hour.

Does it cost anything for you to review my case?

We will always listen to your circumstances and give you our analysis of your case without any cost or further obligation.

We're not the type of people who sue; do we really need to file a lawsuit?

If you or a member of your family experienced sexual abuse as a child, the effect this trauma may have on your life is profound. The suffering and difficulty survivors of sexual assault face is difficult to quantify, yet we know that recovery can be a costly undertaking. Furthermore, no amount of money can undo the wrong. It is our fervent hope that every child sexual abuse lawsuit we file can serve to make the responsible persons and institutions take note of the trauma and pain that has resulted. When that fails to make a school or church take action to protect the safety of children, we rely on financial pressure to make them do the right thing. Unfortunately, in all too many cases it is only the fear of lawsuits and large settlements and verdicts that ultimately leads to policy change and enforcement.