Church Abuse of Minors Lawyer Houston, TX

Name: Church Abuse of Minors
Brand: Perdue & Kidd
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Sexual assault of a minor and other such abuse cases at the hands of a priest, clergy member or other leader in a religious group have appropriately garnered significant attention over the last few decades. As more individuals step forward who are either currently minors who were recently abused or who suffered church abuse when they were a child, it is important to understand the legal rights these victims have. If you suffered abuse by a church leader while a minor then you may be able to recover significant damages for what happened to you. It is vital that you speak with a sexual assault attorney who is knowledgeable in church abuse of a minor cases as soon as possible and learn about current statutes of limitation.

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Make Sure You have an Experienced Sexual Assault Lawyer on Your Side

The attorneys at Perdue & Kidd are dedicated to helping victims of church abuse recover damages and restitution after suffering such an ordeal. Our team of board-certified, award-winning personal injury trial lawyers settle for nothing but the highest levels of advocacy for our clients nationwide. Founding attorneys, Jim Perdue, Jr. and Donald Kidd have built a firm with an impressive track record of success and national attention.

Jim is a second-generation trial attorney who has become a leader in the field on his own merits. Our Huston-based team comprises a boutique law firm that focuses on specialized expertise and individualized representation but with the experience, resources, and reputation of a large national firm. Insurance companies pay attention when we take on a case and we don’t hesitate to take a case to trial to ensure justice is served for our client.

Find Out if You have a Case by Contacting Perdue & Kidd Now

Church abuse cases can be complicated. There is the criminal proceedings aspect which punishes those guilty of a crime, such as sexual assault of a minor, and there is the civil case that seeks restitution for what happened to the victim of the crime. The statute of limitations of how long you can file a lawsuit for abuse is a shifting landscape. Your ability to file a claim depends on when the abuse occurred and how long has passed if you are now an adult. Schedule a consultation with a sexual assault lawyer on our team today to discuss your circumstances and see if you have a case.

You may be able to receive compensation for:

Medical Treatment
Future Care Needs
Pain and Suffering
Emotional Trauma
Loss of Enjoyment in Life
Diminished Earning Capacity

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What Constitutes Church Abuse?

Church abuse of minors can include priest and clergy abuse, abuse by a teacher or daycare worker at a church-operated school or daycare, and other religious organization personnel. When it comes to a civil case, negligence on behalf of the church that should have kept the child safe can also be responsible for damages. This is especially true when it is found that church officials have worked to ignore, protect, or cover up abuse cases. Church abuse of a minor includes instances of:

Unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature
Fondling
Sexually suggestive communications
Exposure of genitalia to a child
Masturbating in front of a child
Getting the child to perform sex acts on another
Showing sexually explicit images to a child
Rape
Molestation
Sexual harassment

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What We Do to Obtain Just Restitution for Church Abuse of Minors

The laws regarding civil claims are different than in criminal cases and a sexual assault attorney with us who is skilled in church abuse cases knows how to tell the victim's story and get the substantial outcome that a child and their family deserve. The general steps for obtaining compensation are:

Review of current evidence.
Investigation to gather further evidence, witness statements, records, expert opinions, and so forth.
Compilation of the evidence and the victim’s story so there is an effective communication to the court showing church abuse and damages.
Filing the complaint
If the negligent parties fail to come to a just settlement, then the case can go to trial.

We Want to Help You Make the Perpetrators and Negligent Parties Answerable for Church Abuse of Minors

Whether you suffered church abuse as a minor or if you are the parent of a child who was sexually abused, a sexual assault lawyer at Perdue & Kidd can provide the compassionate, expert representation you need. Call our Houston law offices today to schedule a free consultation.