Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Helping Victims Recover Compensation Through Civil Lawsuits 

Inmates in juvenile detention institutions may be in danger of suffering from sexual abuse. These facilities often lack transparency, which can make it difficult for victims to come forward and pursue justice. If you have been sexually abused in this New Jersey facility, you can seek compensation via a Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center sexual abuse claim.

Injury Lawyer Team will guide you through the legal process to increase your chances of success in a civil claim. We will provide a compassionate approach as you tell your story and hold the at-fault parties accountable. 

Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center

Eleven plaintiffs, including nine men and two women, have chosen to file civil lawsuits against the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center and other facilities for sexually abusing them when they were children. According to the lawsuit, the centers allowed a rampant culture of sexual and psychological abuse. 

The sexual abuse acts ranged from inappropriate touching to full sexual assault, which was perpetrated primarily by correctional officers. Now, the victims of childhood sexual abuse are seeking justice for their mistreatment by filing civil claims against the New Jersey juvenile detention centers. 

What Damages Can Child Sexual Abuse Victims Recover in New Jersey?

If you were sexually abused in Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center or a similar institution, you can seek a settlement for legal damages by holding the at-fault parties accountable. 

Potential damages you could qualify for in a sexual abuse lawsuit include:

Economic Damages

• Lost income 
• Diminished earning capacity
• Medical expenses (past and future therapy costs, emergency care, medication)

Non-Economic Damages

• Emotional distress (anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm)
• Physical pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive Damages

For cases involving gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or institutional cover-ups. 

How Long Do Survivors Have to Take Legal Action in Hudson County?

Understanding the statute of limitations for civil and criminal actions in New Jersey is vital for civil sexual abuse lawsuits in New Jersey. 

For criminal action, there is no statute of limitations to press criminal charges for childhood sexual abuse. This means you can pursue this action at any time if you were sexually abused as a minor, even if the abuse occurred decades ago. 

For civil sexual abuse cases against New Jersey juvenile detention centers, you can pursue legal action up until you turn 55 years old or within seven years of discovering the sexual abuse, whichever is later (New Jersey Child Victims Act). 

Who Is Legally Liable for Abuse at the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Facility?

Winning a youth detention center sexual abuse lawsuit depends on your ability to establish liability for sexual abuse.

Potentially liable parties in this type of claim may include:

• Government entities that operate the Hudson County Juvenile Detention Center
• Individual abusers
• Facility administrators
• Other inmates
• Medical staff
• Correctional officers
• Parent companies for institutional liability (negligent supervision or hiring practices)

How Injury Lawyer Team Can Help

If you were sexually abused as a minor in a New Jersey juvenile detention facility, you can seek justice via a civil sexual abuse lawsuit. At Injury Lawyer Team, we provide legal support to survivors who wish to share their stories and hold perpetrators accountable. 

Our attorneys can provide the following legal services during the claims process:

• Investigating the facility in question for sexual abuse
• Assessing sexual abuse damages
• Leveraging New Jersey laws to establish liability
• Gathering evidence of sexual abuse
• Negotiating for fair compensation
• Litigating in civil court

We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you owe nothing unless we win your New Jersey juvenile detention center sexual abuse claim. Contact us today at 866-757-6452 to schedule a free consultation. 

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