Who Can Be Sued for Sexual Abuse in New York?

Sexual abuse can impact the rest of your life, and leave you traumatized and struggling to deal with the aftermath of the abuse. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept the situation and move on. You have a chance to seek compensation for your suffering from the liable party. But who can be sued for sexual abuse in New York? 

The Abuser

When you’re preparing for a sexual abuse lawsuit in New York City, the abuser is your first choice for suing. They’re the ones who made you suffer, after all, and they may be held financially liable for their action.  But it’s not always that simple to get compensated for a sexual abuse claim. Other parties may have been involved in your sex abuse claim, and you may need to speak to your lawyer about who’s at fault for those losses. 

Institutions where Abuse Happened

It’s not just the abuser who’s responsible for your suffering. You may have been abused within a church, school, or within a youth program such as The Boy Scouts of America. In these cases, authority figures may have looked the other way and allowed abuse to happen to you and others.  Those programs or groups may face penalties as well, especially if your abuser has died since the sexual abuse first happened. These groups are expected to protect members of their group. If they allow sexual abuse allegations to go ignored, they may be held responsible for the damages their actions caused. 

Identify the At-Fault Party with Your NYC Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Identifying the people who allowed or even committed sexual abuse against you or your child can feel like a nightmare. With a lawyer from Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP on your side, though, you can spend more time on your recovery and less time thinking about the predator who harmed you. For guidance on your lawsuit, call 1-800-VICTIM2 (842-8462) or visit us online to learn more.