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Victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault in Illinois can file civil lawsuits against their abuser and other third parties, such as schools, churches, etc. Our sex abuse lawyers help victims get financial compensation by filing civil lawsuits against parties who negligently allowed the abuse to occur or failed to prevent it.

In this post, we will look at the process of filing a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Illinois. We will look at the relevant laws regarding sex abuse and the average settlement value of these cases.

Who Is Eligible to Bring A Sexual Abuse Case?

On this page, we will look at sexual assault lawsuits against Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps. These lawsuits are being filed by individuals who were sexually assaulted by someone they met on a dating app. The lawsuits accuse the app’s owner of negligently failing to screen users.

Our firm is investigating potential lawsuits against dating app companies for failing to protect users from known predators and for negligence in implementing adequate safety measures.

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The page explains how a New York sexual abuse lawsuit works.  Our lawyers examine how New York law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sexual abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of sex abuse lawsuits in New York.

What Is “Sex Abuse” In New York?

In New York, sexual assault or sexual abuse is defined as sexual touching or contact without the other person’s consent and for the purpose of sexual gratification. In the context of a civil lawsuit, sexual abuse or assault is often referred to as sexual battery. Under this definition, a wide range of acts (from groping a breast to violent rape) meets the definition of sex abuse.

Civil sexual abuse lawsuits against third parties such as churches and schools have been on the rise across the country in the last few years. On this page, we will explain the legal basis for these sex abuse negligence lawsuits and look at their average settlement value.

Our national sex abuse lawyers  are accepting sexual abuse and assault cases in all 50 states. Contact us at 888-322-3010 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

How is Sex Abuse Defined