Child Sexual and Physical Abuse

Child sexual and physical abuse cases are among the most serious, sensitive and challenging legal matters a young person and their family can face.

These cases require an experienced, compassionate and skilled law firm to help victims receive the justice and the compensation they deserve.

In Pennsylvania, victims of child sexual and physical abuse have legal options available to hold their abusers and any other negligent parties accountable for the harm they have suffered.

Lenahan & Dempsey Helps Victims of Child Sexual Abuse

At Lenahan & Dempsey we have a proud history of standing up for the rights of children who have been sexually or physically abused.  We have helped children who have been abused in schools, by teachers, by clergy and more.  We have recovered substantial sums to help these children and their families get the often-ongoing treatment they need to rebuild their lives.

We routinely help clients throughout Northeast Pennsylvania, Central Pennsylvania, and the Pocono Mountains Region.

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426.  Call us for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

Credentials

Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 Law Firm (the highest rating).  Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.   Three, including Firm President John Lenahan, Jr., Managing Partner Timothy Lenahan and Attorney Matthew Dempsey are listed in The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 Pennsylvania lawyers).

Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers in America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains.  He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.

Common Types of Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse Cases

Some of the more common types of child abuse cases where we have helped clients include, but are not limited to:

• Church Sexual and Physical Abuse
• School Sexual and Physical Abuse
• Institutional Sexual and Physical Abuse
• Constitutional Claims
• Title IX Claims (while many assume Title IX is limited to athletics, the law prohibits discrimination in ALL educational programs and activities including, but not limited to athletics, academics, clubs, or any other school sponsored program/activity).

Civil Damages Available Under Pennsylvania Law

Under Pennsylvania civil personal injury law, victims of child sexual abuse and child physical abuse may be entitled to monetary damages, including compensation for medical expenses, therapy costs, lost wages or loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life and sometimes punitive damages.

Statute of Limitations In Child Abuse/Child Sexual Abuse Cases

Pennsylvania has strict time limits for bringing civil lawsuits in cases of child sexual abuse. However, recently the Commonwealth has made significant changes to extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases.

Contact us as soon as possible with your case details at 1.888.536.2426.  We will work to determine the applicable statute of limitations you face based on the facts in your case.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.