A swim team sex abuse lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm may be able to help you pursue a civil case and hold the liable parties accountable if you or your child experienced sex abuse while on a swim team. We may be able to build a case whether you were a part of a local, state, or national team.
Call Pintas & Mullins Law Firm today at (800) 219-9622. We offer free case reviews to sex abuse survivors.
Sex Abuse and Youth Sports
Sex abuse can–and likely does–occur in almost every sport and at every level. It is important to remember that it is unlikely you are alone in your experience. The number of high-profile cases that emerged over the last few years is likely only the tip of the iceberg.
While you may remember former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar hitting the headlines, there are also former USA Swimming coaches currently facing accusations and legal action.
In fact, USA Swimming maintains a permanently banned list with more than 150 coaches and others who the organization says violated its code of conduct. Most offenses listed are sexual in nature.
These cases, and others, helped support the passage of the Protecting Youth Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act. This law went into effect in 2018 and requires adults who witness or receive reports of sex abuse to report it to law enforcement promptly. Still, abuse continues. Perpetrators could include:
- Team coaches
- Doctors
- Trainers
- Other parties involved in the sport.
If you or your child, tween, or teen was victimized by an abuser, reach out to Pintas & Mullins Law Firm to learn more today.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm Can Pursue an Award on Your Behalf
A swim team sex abuse lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm may be able to pursue an award in your case, holding the organization and those responsible for your abuse accountable. We understand how important this may be to a victim recovering from the emotional harm they suffered. Not only will we collect evidence to prove the abuse and losses you suffered as a result, but we will also look for others who survived the same type of abuse, either:
- From the same abuser; or
- As a result of negligence of the same organization.
You should have never had to experience the pain and suffering you endured, caused by no fault of your own. We firmly believe you should not have to suffer further losses and harm because of medical bills, lost wages, or psychological effects. We believe the abuser or organization should pay for these expenses, which is why we make them the defendant in your civil case.
When we take on your case at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we offer to do so on a contingency basis. You will not need to pay us anything up front. We will finance your case and pursue a financial award, only taking our attorney’s fee after we recover a settlement or award for you.
At Pintas & Mullins Law Firm, we are ready to pursue the tangible and intangible losses you suffered as a result of a sexual abuser. Contact us and let us go to work for you.
For a free legal consultation with a Swim Team Sex Abuse Lawyer serving nationwide, call (800) 219-9622
Losses Recoverable in a Civil Case Based on Swim Team Sex Abuse
It is difficult to put a price on the losses that survivors of sexual abuse paid as a result of their abuse. Sexual abuse by an authority figure such as a coach or team doctor can have a significant negative impact on almost every part of a victim’s life for the rest of their life.
This includes both physical symptoms and psychological harm. The emotional toll, in many cases, is much more than the physical pain and suffering. Lifelong emotional turmoil and anguish often require intense therapy and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. It can also lead to problems in school or at work, relationship concerns, and a lower quality of life.
The damages we help victims seek include:
- Psychological care and other medical care as necessary
- Support from others who were in a similar situation
- Related out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
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Statute of Limitations on Swim Team Sex Abuse Cases
Many survivors of sexual abuse believe it has been too long to take action and hold responsible – the abuser and the organizations that allowed the abuse to occur. While this may be true in a criminal case if it has been a decade or more since the abuse occurred, you may still be able to pursue a civil case.
Each state has its own rules for how long you can take to file a sex abuse civil suit, and many offer exceptions to these deadlines, known as tolling, when the victim was a minor when the abuse occurred.
You can learn more about the possible deadlines in your case and if you may still be able to take legal action during your initial meeting with a member of Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.
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If you or your child experienced sexual abuse at any level of athletics, a swim team sex abuse lawyer from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm may be able to help you build a civil case to hold the organization and abuser accountable. This may include your local recreation association, a national youth league, or a university-level team.
Pintas & Mullins Law Firm will not shy away from tough cases. We know it may be difficult to discuss the abuse you endured and survived, but we want you to know that you are not alone. We will walk with you through this process.
Call (800) 219-9622 today to discuss your case with a member of our team during a complimentary consultation.
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