Sexual Abuse in San Antonio Daycares

Every year, thousands of children in San Antonio Tx experience some form of inappropriate touching or sexual abuse. The vast majority of child sexual abuse is committed by someone the child knows; for example, trusted caretakers (such as daycare workers) may take advantage of a child’s innocence or use their power to threaten the child into silence. This violation of trust is a legal and moral offense and can result in criminal conviction or financial penalties for the abuser. Most importantly, holding these offenders accountable means winning justice for their victims, providing the potential for healing from these traumatic experiences.

The San Antonio personal injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw have compiled the following information to provide general information to parents considering filing a daycare sexual abuse lawsuit. However, it is always best to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney before taking any legal action.

Sexual abuse of any kind can leave physical and psychological scars. Victims and their families deserve fair compensation for any losses they have suffered after daycare sexual abuse, including (but not limited to):

• Any physical injuries your child has suffered
• Therapy or other associated mental health costs to treat trauma and/or PTSD
• Prescription medication costs
• Punitive damages (for example, suing the daycare facility for negligence in allowing abuse to happen)

Many of the damages victims and their families suffer are non-economic and therefore more difficult to quantify; in these cases, it is useful to compile expert testimony (for example, therapists, counselors, or other medical professionals) to attest to the extent of psychological and emotional trauma caused by the abuse.

If you are the parent or legal guardian of a child who has suffered sexual abuse in San Antonio daycare, you have the legal right to file a personal injury lawsuit to reclaim the full extent of these damages. While it is within your rights to represent yourself, the reality is that the success of a personal injury lawsuit often is dependent upon the skills of the plaintiff’s legal representation.

If your child is a victim of inappropriate touching at daycare, you may be faced with a number of difficult choices. Contacting a qualified personal injury lawyer and scheduling a consultation can help you to seek the justice your child deserves.

Some of the many ways an experienced personal injury attorney can help include:

• Helping you decide whether to press criminal or civil charges
• Determining the full extent of your family’s economic and non-economic damages
• Compiling information (testimonies, medical records, etc.) relevant to your claim
• Simplifying the complicated legal process

When searching for representation for your claim, look for attorneys with relevant specialty practice areas and prior experience representing victims of daycare sexual abuse. Most reputable law firms offer a free consultation so that you may meet with an attorney before making a commitment to ensure they are the right fit for your lawsuit.

Experiencing daycare sexual abuse can be the worst moment of a child’s (and their family’s) life, causing severe wounds with long-lasting effects. The team of sexual abuse lawyers at Carabin Shaw are dedicated to serving victims of daycare sexual abuse and protecting their best interests throughout the legal process. For nearly thirty years, we have helped victims and their families seek the justice they deserve.

The Carabin Shaw child sexual abuse lawyers serving San Antonio Texas are proud to offer absolutely no-cost, no-obligation initial consultations to new clients seeking representation. Our team of English and Spanish-speaking staff are standing by 24/7 to answer your questions or concerns. To schedule your case review, call 800-862-1260 toll-free.