Overview
Child Abuse Lawyers: Protecting Innocence and Pursuing Justice
Minor child abuse is a criminal offense that can be punished by imprisonment, but a victim of such abuse can also file a civil lawsuit to recover compensation. Romanucci & Blandin has significant experience with minor child abuse lawsuits, and we are very familiar with the challenges and compassion that these cases require. We understand how to listen to people who have suffered sexual assault and sexual abuse, and our minor child abuse attorneys know how to bring some measure of justice to your life.
What is minor child abuse?
Minor child abuse is a form of sexual abuse perpetrated against minors who in no way can consent to any form of sexual activity. This happens when an adult uses their position or authority to exploit or sexually abuse a minor.
The most likely people in a child’s life to abuse them are people whom they interact with regularly, including caregivers, who can be the child’s parents, and close relatives or friends of the family, or other adults of authority.
Minor child abuse is a highly dehumanizing occurrence that can cause psychological and emotional damage that can last a lifetime.
Minor child abuse can involve:
- Emotional abuse, mental injuries or impact to mental health
- Physical abuse, including physical harm and physical injury
- Child sexual exploitation material (CSEM), also known as child pornography
- Sexual assault and any forms of sexual activity with the minor that can harm a child’s emotional or physical welfare
- Sexualized phone calls or text messages
- Sex trafficking
Minor child abuse is real
Victims of sexual abuse at the hands of an adult or someone in a position of power can be hesitant to speak out due to shame or fear, embarrassment or intimidation. Romanucci & Blandin has significant experience with minor child abuse lawsuits and is familiar with the challenges and care that is needed to work with victims and cases.
Child abuse and neglect do not always result in child abuse charges or child abuse convictions. Unfortunately, allegations of child abuse are not always properly investigated by law enforcement or Child Protective Services to create criminal charges and a criminal case. Criminal law and criminal courts do not always protect victims of child abuse.
Your minor child abuse claim
With headquarters in Chicago, the sexual abuse attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin know the damage caused by these situations can also include medical bills for treatment, therapy or counseling and more. The attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin know how to navigate these sensitive cases and bring justice to victims - even if the abuse took place years ago – and often settle these types of cases without going to trial.
At Romanucci & Blandin, we approach a minor child abuse claim to provide monetary compensation and hold an individual or institution financially accountable and responsible for the economic, physical and emotional damages that have occurred.
Our law firm has a team of attorneys and staff with years of experience with minor child abuse litigation. Our sexual abuse legal team includes partners who guide the process and share their deep knowledge of minor child abuse lawsuits. Each client and each situation are different, and your claim is treated with great care and respect as the team investigates what happened and determines the best path to justice for you.
We know exactly what to do to litigate your minor child abuse claim. We will obtain all necessary background information on the abuser and, if appropriate, any institution that was involved. We find the records, interview witnesses, utilize experts and prepare thoroughly and meticulously for your case. Ultimately, we aim to obtain the maximum compensation possible so you can move on with your life.
At Romanucci & Blandin, our minor child abuse attorneys research the most up-to-date sexual misconduct laws and hire trained and experienced minor child abuse experts to work as expert witnesses and consultants on your cases. We will evaluate your injury and claim and research the statute of limitations applicable to your case. We work to locate and utilize the best experts experienced in all the relevant state laws nationwide.
Delivering justice for minor child abuse victims
The results we have achieved in many minor child abuse cases are a testament to our team’s fierce dedication to clients. For example, we have procured justice for multitudes of people, from those who were sex trafficked, hurt by the church or Boy Scout leaders, or children groomed and abused by teachers.
Free consultation on your case with Chicago-based minor child abuse lawyers
The minor child abuse attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin have proven success in these types of cases. If you or a loved one has suffered injury or wrongful death, please contact our office at 312-458-1000 or click here for a free case evaluation. There is never a fee until you are compensated for your injuries at the end of the case.
Disclaimer: The content found on this page is not legal assistance and contacting the sexual abuse and hazing lawyers at Romanucci & Blandin’s law office for a free consultation regarding personal injury cases and minor child abuse claims does not constitute an attorney-client relationship.
