ATHLETE ABUSE LAWYERS

Athlete abuse refers to any form of physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse or exploitation that occurs within the context of an athlete's involvement in sports. It can take many forms, including physical abuse (such as hitting, slapping, or pushing), emotional abuse (such as verbal abuse, bullying, or intimidation), sexual abuse (such as sexual assault or harassment), and financial exploitation (such as taking an athlete's money or property without their consent). Athlete abuse can have serious consequences for the victim, including physical injury, emotional distress, and long-term psychological harm. It is important for athletes, coaches, administrators, and others involved in sports to be aware of athlete abuse and to take steps to prevent it from occurring.

Liability for athlete sexual abuse may depend on the specific circumstances of the case and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the abuse occurred. In general, the person or entity responsible for the abuse may be held liable, whether it is an individual coach, team trainer, or other person associated with the athlete's sport. In some cases, the organization or institution overseeing the sport (such as a school, club, or sports governing body) may also be held liable if it knew or should have known about the abuse and failed to take appropriate action to prevent it or address it.

It is important to note that liability for sexual abuse can also depend on whether the abuse occurred in a professional or amateur setting, and whether the victim was a minor at the time of the abuse. In some cases, criminal charges may be brought against the perpetrator of the abuse, and the victim may also have the option of pursuing a civil lawsuit seeking damages for the harm they have suffered.

No. The law protects your identify and allows the lawsuit to be filed as an anonymous John Doe or Jane Doe.

Many victims live in fear for decades. The reasons are varied, from guilt and shame to fear of the perpetrator. We urge you to start with a phone call to us. The call is confidential and free. We can discuss your concerns and your options.

We cannot make any promises about the length of time but some of our cases have been resolved in less than one year. Sexual abuse or assault lawsuits are damaging to an institutions reputation and sometimes they want to quickly resolve the case. Call us to discuss your case. The call is confidential and there is no cost.

There is no set monetary compensation for a sexual abuse or rape case lawsuit. However angry juries have been known to come back with multi-million verdicts against guilty institutions. We pride ourselves on getting you maximum compensation for your life-long harm.

We have a long and successful track record representing victims and survivors of sexual abuse and other sex-related crimes. Our reputation is well-known among the law firms who represent the bad guys. As such, we can resolve cases quickly and in many cases, for more money.