School Sexual and Physical Abuse

Lenahan & Dempsey has helped students and their parents after discovering School Sexual and Physical Abuse.   You are not in this fight alone.  We have helped others, and we stand ready to help you – call us immediately at 1.888.536.2426.  It will be an honor to protect your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.

Why Call Lenahan & Dempsey in cases of School Sexual and Physical Abuse? 

Law firms are judged by a simple yardstick – success on behalf of clients.  Lenahan & Dempsey has been voted to Best Law Firms in America and individual lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America – both honors voted on by Judges and our Peers, for our success in protecting the rights of clients.

We have won Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients – money often needed to help rebuild lives after traumatic events such as School Sexual and Physical Abuse.   We have helped others and stand ready to help you.

Recognizing Signs of Sexual Abuse in Your Student

Sexual Abuse unfortunately is becoming far more common, sometimes incited or spread on social media.

Sexual Abuse can happen at the hands of fellow students, teachers, staff, visitors to schools and even by school visitors.

Some common signs of Sexual Abuse include, but are not limited to:

Inappropriate Touching – This includes ANY unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature.

Grooming Behaviors – Examples are manipulative actions by another person to build trust with a child for the purpose of abuse.

Exposure to Sexual Content - This includes showing inappropriate materials or engaging in lewd conversations.

Common Signs of Sexual Abuse can include fear of certain adults, fellow students or others at their schools, changes in behavior, or sudden reluctance to attend school.

Recognizing Signs of Physical Abuse in Your Student

Our schools should be a safe haven for students, but unfortunately schools often fail students in protecting them from physical and psychological harm.  Some signs of abuse include, but are not limited to:

Bullying - This can involve fights, intimidation, or threats. Bullying can be done by fellow students, teachers, support staff, even visitors to your child’s school.

Excessive Punishment - This happens when school staff use abusive disciplinary tactics, such as corporal punishment (hitting, punching or using an object to beat a student) or uncalled for physical restraints.

Signs of physical abuse can include unexplained injuries, bruising, students distancing themselves from friends or activities, and sudden changes in behavior.

Your Student Has Rights Under Pennsylvania Law – and We Know How To Protect Your Family

In Pennsylvania, the law provides ways for victims of school abuse to seek justice and get compensation they deserve. Key legal concepts include but are not limited to:

Negligence - Schools have a duty of care to protect students. If a school fails to provide a safe environment, they can be held liable for negligence.

Title IX - This federal law prohibits sex discrimination in education. Victims of sexual abuse may file complaints under Title IX against the school or district.

Child Protective Services (CPS) - Reports of abuse can be made to CPS, which investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect.

Steps To Take If Your Child is a Victim of School Sexual or Physical Abuse

Step 1: Ensure Your Child’s Safety

If a child is in immediate danger, contact local authorities or law enforcement as soon as humanly possible.

Step 2: Document the Abuse

Keep highly detailed records of any incidents, including dates, times, locations, and witnesses. Take photographs of any injuries – photos can be key to helping win your case.

Step 3: Report the Abuse

Report the incident to school officials and contact Child Protective Services. It is essential to ensure that the abuse is documented and brought to the attention of the school as quickly as possible.

Call Lenahan & Dempsey immediately at 1.888.536.2426.  We can help guide you and get the compensation you and your family deserve.

We’re available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426.

Why Call Lenahan & Dempsey

Our law firm has won Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients for all types of serious injuries. This 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. Almost all injury cases are in fact highly complicated Insurance Cases.

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.

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