Articles Posted in Sexual Abuse Category

Survivors of sexual abuse often deal with lifelong suffering because of their ordeal. There may be physical damage to their bodies, but there is also an emotional impact. Victims who live in Scottsdale, Arizona, may not know what legal options they have to hold their abusers accountable. According to a 2018 study, the rate of…

Recent data shows that Arkansas ranks among the top 10 states with the highest rates of sexual harassment per capita. [1] Sexual abuse, in all its forms, can have devastating effects on survivors. If you have been a victim of any sex crime in Jonesboro, AR, you have rights. At Injury Lawyer Team, we are…

Sex trafficking is an unconscionable human rights violation involving the exploitation of human beings through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of committing a commercial sex act. If you’re facing the aftermath of sex trafficking, pursuing a civil case might offer a path to justice and compensation for the unthinkable experiences you’ve endured. A…

Sexual assault and abuse are unthinkable crimes that no one should have to deal with. These crimes happen more than they should, especially in religious establishments, and the impacts that they have on the victims will last them for the rest of their lives. From physical injuries to emotional and psychological distress, survivors will forever…

Being sexually abused or assaulted is a traumatizing experience. Victims often face physical and emotional consequences, some of which can last a lifetime. Under Louisiana law, if you have been abused or assaulted, you may be eligible for a civil claim against the perpetrator to pursue compensation for legal damages. Injury Lawyer Team is a…

Jehovah’s Witnesses is a religious group with approximately 8.6 million members spread across 239 different countries [1]. Its largest group is in the United States, where 1.2 million Jehovah’s Witnesses worship across its 11,942 congregations [2]. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, the Jehovah’s Witnesses publishing company, has published over 40 billion pieces of Biblical…

Sexual abuse is a serious crime that has long-lasting impacts. Violent crime in Silver Spring, which includes rape and other sexual assault acts, is higher than the state and national average. [1] If you find yourself a victim of sexual violence, you have rights, and Injury Lawyer Team can help. Our law firm is committed…

Approximately 3 million boys and girls play youth soccer in the United States, making it one of the most popular youth sports [1]. Major sports organizations, like the National Women’s Soccer League, sponsor youth sports programs nationwide, making soccer more accessible to children of all demographics. There can even be monetary rewards for playing; the…

The Southern Baptist church is a Christian denomination and is one of the largest Protestant denominations in the United States [1]. The Southern Baptist Convention has approximately 12.98 million members and 46,906 churches across the United States [2]. In 2019, news outlets exposed widespread sexual abuse committed in Southern Baptist churches, where convicted molesters continued…

In 2023, 4.76 million Americans engaged in gymnastics [1]. While not as popular as other youth sports, high-profile gymnasts like 16-year-old Hezly Rivera make many young girls dream of being a woman warrior on the biggest stage of all: the Olympics [2]. Unfortunately, these children may become victims of sexual abuse should a predatory individual…