Articles Posted in Institutional Sexual Abuse

At Injury Lawyer Team, we’re called when families in our community see warning signs of potential abuse in local nursing homes and want answers. How common is nursing home abuse? Sadly, more common than most realize.  Behind polite lobbies and daily charts, older adults can face physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, as…

Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine that allows one person or entity to be held responsible for the wrongful acts of another. In simple terms, it means a party, such as an employer, school, or organization, can be vicariously liable for harm caused by someone under their authority or control, even if they didn’t personally…

Detention center misconduct refers to the abuse of authority, neglect of duty, or unlawful behavior by staff, officers, or agencies responsible for individuals held in custody.  It includes acts or omissions that endanger the well-being, safety, or dignity of people confined in juvenile, state, federal, or immigration detention centers. In simple terms, it describes any…

The prison system in the United States is designed to punish those who have been convicted of crimes, but it is also supposed to protect and rehabilitate them. Unfortunately, many inmates become victims of prison misconduct perpetrated by employees at these institutions, such as guards, medical care personnel, or administrators.  At Injury Lawyer Team, we…

Negligent security occurs when a property owner fails to take reasonable steps to protect visitors, tenants, or customers from foreseeable harm. Under premises liability law, owners and managers must provide adequate security measures such as working locks, security cameras, and adequate lighting to help prevent crimes like assaults or robberies. When the owner’s negligence allows…

Everyone has a certain level of responsibility to avoid putting others in danger. If your behavior results in someone else getting hurt, there could be legal and financial consequences. One legal term that is often used in civil claims is “gross misconduct.” A behavior may be considered gross misconduct if it is so serious that…

Foster care abuse compensation refers to the financial and legal remedies available to survivors who were harmed while placed in foster homes or under the supervision of child welfare agencies. These claims help victims recover for the pain, trauma, and lasting harm caused by physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault, or neglect within the foster…

Foster care abuse refers to any form of mistreatment, neglect, or harm inflicted on children in foster care by parents, caregivers, or others responsible for their well-being. While foster care is meant to protect children removed from unsafe home environments, abuse within the child welfare system remains a serious concern affecting many children nationwide. At…

Fighting for Justice for Sexually Abused Female Inmates in California At Injury Lawyer Team, we represent survivors of sexual abuse in women’s prisons throughout California. Too often, incarcerated women are subjected to horrific misconduct by correctional officers, medical staff, and private prison contractors who abuse their power in the very institutions meant to ensure safety.  We know…

Recent allegations of physical and sexual abuse at Detroit Behavioral Institute (DBI) have led to a growing number of Detroit Behavioral Institute Sexual Abuse Lawsuits against the facility and its operators. Survivors have come forward with disturbing accounts of abuse, citing systemic failures that left vulnerable residents unprotected. These lawsuits not only seek financial compensation…