Trusted Partners

$10,000,000

Wrongful Termination

$6,700,000

Jury Verdict in Los Angeles County Superior Court for a $15/hr employee fired only because she was a pregnant Mexican woman who needed a handful of days off to give birth to her baby. Click here to learn more about this case.

$5,000,000

Construction Accident

$4,700,000

Hospital Employee Fired

$4,000,000

$4,000,000 Arbitration win for a sales associate at a major retail chain for workplace sexual assault. Click here to learn more about this case.

$3,400,000

Healthcare System

$3,320,000

Wrongful Termination

$3,451,220

Wrongful Termination

$3,000,000

Premises Liability Accident

$2,800,000

Class Action

$2,500,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

$1,500,000

Wrongful Termination

$1,500,000

Trip & Fall Accident

$1,475,000

Wrongful Termination

$1,403,697

Wrongful Termination

$1,325,000

$10.50 per hour fast food worker sexually harassed by manager who quit when nothing was done to stop it.

$1,250,000

$12.50/hr. temp. staffing agency worker fired after becoming pregnant.

$1,225,000

$1.225 million verdict for a rear-end car crash with $100 in property damage.

$1,100,000

$1.1 million for wrongful termination because of sick son.

$1,010,000

$1.01 million for a disabled worker who was wrongfully terminated by his employer.

$1,000,000

Settlement for a woman who required a neck surgery because of an injury on a property.

$1,000,000

5 year employee out on medical leave for about 2 years loses his job when he attempts to return to work from medical leave.

$1,000,000

$1 million settlement for Uber/Lyft/rideshare car crash.

$1,000,000

$1 million settlement for motorcycle crash victim suffering from a brain injury.

$934,000

For Wrongful Termination While on Medical Leave

$930,000

Settlement for Disability-Related Wrongful Termination

$850,000

Class action settlement for fast food employees deprived of full wages earned.

$825,000

Settlement for Pregnancy & Disability-Related Wrongful Termination

$775,000

For Employee Fired While on a Pregnancy-Related Leave of Absence

$765,000

5 month employee earning $12/hr fired for missing time for work related to a disability.

$750,000

Verdict for Premises Liability

$700,000

For Car Accident With a $45k Best Offer

$500,000

Settlement for Disability Related Wrongful Termination

$443,000

For Wrongful Termination Related to Medical Leave of Absence

$375,000

For Employee Not Allowed to Return to Work After Brief Medical Leave

$315,000

To Restaurant Employees for Off the Clock Work

$300,000

For Employee Fired for Having Permanent Disability

$300,000

For Missed Lunch Breaks and Termination Based on Eye Condition (Disability)

$300,000

For Permanently Disabled Employee

$285,000

For Sexual Harassment

$280,000

Settlement for Slip and Fall

$275,000

For Employee Not Permitted to Return to Work While Disabled

$250,000

Settlement for Injury at Apartment Complex

$210,000

For Employee Fired After Presenting Her Doctor’s Report Upon Returning From Medical Leave

$175,000

For Wrongful Termination of Disabled Worker

$160,000

To Restaurant Employees for Rest and Meal Break Violations

$160,000

For Employee on Pregnancy Leave

$150,000

For Landscaper Fired for Taking Time-off for Surgery

$150,000

For Employee Fired After Requesting Time Off to Nurse an Injury

$150,000

For Factory Worker Replaced While on Year Long Medical Leave of Absence

$135,000

For Employee Fired for Taking Pregnancy Leave

$135,000

For Wage & Hour Disputes

$135,000

For Employee Fired While on Extended Medical Leave

$125,000

Employee Not Allowed to Work With Disability

$120,000

For Overtime, Rest and Lunch Break Violations Against Client Who Worked as Dishwasher.

$105,000

For 59 Year Old Cook Fired for Age

$105,000

For Employee on Work Restrictions Fired for Having an Expired Work Permit

$100,000

For Parking Attendant Fired for Missing Work Because of His Diabetes

$100,000

For Employee Fired for Performance Issues While on Medical Leave

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Victims of sexual abuse can suffer a lifetime of physical, mental, and emotional damage that can negatively affect the way they live their lives. While the criminal justice system can punish the perpetrators for their heinous acts, the civil court can help victims achieve justice by holding the perpetrators liable for monetary damages such as lost income, emotional distress, as well as pain and suffering.

If you or your child has been the victim of sexual abuse in Southern California, our Los Angeles sex abuse lawyers at LNN can help you hold the negligent party liable for their actions and recover your entitled compensation. With decades of experience and millions of dollars won on behalf of our clients, we understand how to build a strong and personalized personal injury case to achieve justice for sex abuse victims.

PROVING A SEXUAL ABUSE CASE IN CIVIL COURT

Although there is no specific legal theory—or cause of action—to file an injury lawsuit for sexual abuse, victims have other legal theories available to them to pursue a case in civil court. Common examples include intentional infliction of emotional distress or assault and battery.

Since these sex crimes are egregious and grossly negligent in nature, juries typically award high damages, ensuring the perpetrator is liable to pay an immense amount of money to the victim. In addition, a civil lawsuit can be brought against additional parties, such as schools, churches, businesses, and other institutions, based on negligent supervision or failure to provide proper security. An attorney in Los Angeles could guide a person through a sexual abuse civil claim.

Institutional Responsibility for Sexual Abuse

Organizations, schools, churches, and other entities may bear institutional responsibility for sexual abuse if they allowed a culture that permitted abuse to occur. Institutions may also be responsible if they failed to address allegations of abuse, covered up abuse, or harbored abusers.

Examples of entities that have been accused of institutional sexual abuse include the Boy Scouts of America, the Catholic Church, USA Gymnastics, and multiple universities. Many of these organizations have settled with survivors.

Our law firm is not afraid to take on large and powerful defendants, and we prepare every case for trial. Our sexual abuse lawyers in Los Angeles could assist you if your claim involves institutional abuse.

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WE HANDLE A WIDE RANGE OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES, INCLUDING:

BICYCLE ACCIDENT

BIRTH INJURY

BUS ACCIDENTS

CAR ACCIDENTS

CATASTROPHIC INJURY

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT

DOG BITES

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

NURSING HOME ABUSE

SEXUAL ABUSE

SIGNS OF SEXUAL ABUSE

Many people, especially children, do not admit to being the victim of sexual abuse or even do not believe they are victims at all. Rather, they will display emotional, behavioral, and physical changes that may appear out of character to those who know them.

Common emotional signs of sexual abuse include:

Depression such as constant crying, low self-esteem, withdrawal, or suicidal thoughts
Severe anxiety such as clinging or nightmares
Severe anger such as unmitigated aggression, tantrums, or increased irritability

Common behavioral signs of sexual abuse include:

Sudden behavioral changes
Changes in grades, schoolwork, or focus in academics
Unexplained fears of specific places and types of people
Fear of spending time alone with a specific individual
Fear of being touched
Reverting to activities and tasks performed when they were younger
Delinquency
Substance abuse
Self-harm such as self-mutilation or unexplained recklessness
Excessively playing with their own private parts
Engaging in sex play with toys, friends, and pets
Creating drawings that depict sexual acts
Inappropriate and unusual questions regarding sex

Common physical signs of sexual abuse include:

Issues sitting or walking
Rectal bleeding
Physical pain or itchiness in their private areas
Blood stains or other forms of discharge found on undergarments
Wetting their clothes or the bed
Sleeping issues
Eating less or more than usual
Stomachaches

If you, your child, or someone you love is experiencing sexual abuse, help is available. Our Los Angeles sexual abuse lawyer could help you take action against the perpetrator.

What to do After a Sexual Assault

The most important thing after a sexual assault is your safety. Get yourself to a safe location. If the situation is an emergency, call 911.

As difficult as it may be, do not shower, bathe, wash any part of your body, change clothes, or change anything about your appearance. Do not brush your teeth, eat, or drink. Try not to go to the bathroom. Go as you are to get medical treatment.

Part of your medical exam will include a sexual assault evidence kit, which is why it is vital you do not clean your body or remove your clothing. You do not have to immediately decide whether to involve the police, but this kit preserves evidence if you choose to file a criminal complaint or take civil action.

During the exam, doctors will also care for physical injuries and provide you with treatments to prevent HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and pregnancy, if necessary.

After a sexual assault, it is essential to seek out support from trusted family members, friends, healthcare professionals, and sexual abuse resource providers. You should also consider speaking to the police or consulting with our Los Angeles sexual abuse attorneys.

Resources for Sexual Abuse Survivors

One of the primary resources for sexual abuse survivors across the country is the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). RAINN’s website contains a wealth of information about sexual abuse and sexual assault. RAINN also operates a 24-hour crisis hotline you can reach at 800-656-HOPE.

Los Angeles sexual abuse survivors can use the California Directory of Rape Crisis Centers to find help from crisis support centers throughout Los Angeles County. You can even narrow your search to find support within a 25-mile radius of where you live.

California survivors also have numerous statewide resources, including many through the Department of Justice (DOJ). You can access several of them through the California Attorney General’s Office, which provides links to the Victims’ Services Unit, California Victim’s Bill of Rights (Mary’s Law), and a portal to check on the status and location of your evidence kit.

DAMAGES IN A SEXUAL ABUSE CASE

If a plaintiff proves a defendant is liable for sexual abuse in a civil case, they are entitled to the same damages that are available to personal injury victims. The three types of damages include economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages.

Economic damages entail tangible losses caused by the sexual abuse. Common examples include past and future medical expenses, ongoing psychiatric care, and lost wages due to the inability to work or perform their job.

Noneconomic damages consist of the types of harm the victim suffered and will continue to suffer as the result of sexual abuse. Common examples include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment in life, and loss of consortium.

Punitive damages are only available if the defendant maliciously and intentionally causes harm. The main purpose of such damages is to punish the defendant for their actions and deter similar conduct by making an example out of the defendant.

Common types of sexual abuse include:

Forced penetration without consent
Forced sexual touching
Unwanted oral sex
Forcing another person to view pornographic materials
Taking and/or distributing sexual images without consent
Exposing private parts to another individual or forcing someone to expose themselves
Making unwanted sexual requests

In order to prove sexual abuse in civil court, the plaintiff and their Los Angeles lawyer must show that it is more likely than not that the perpetrator committed the alleged abuse, which is lower burden proof compared to criminal court. The plaintiff can bring in evidence from a criminal case to use as evidence in a civil case, according to the “collateral estoppel” rule. Even if there weren’t any criminal charges filed, a plaintiff can still bring a civil case.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse?

California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 typically allows two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, if the abuse was concealed, you may have more time. You may also have more time if you are an adult survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Our Los Angeles attorneys could tell you more about how the statute of limitations may affect your unique sexual abuse claim.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS A PERSONAL INJURY?

Personal injury cases are some of the most common civil litigation cases—also known as “tort actions” or “lawsuits”—in the United States. They are filed by individuals who have experienced bodily injury, pain and suffering, and sometimes property damage in an accident caused by a negligent third party. These claims can also be filed for intentional harm or defamation of character by a third party.

DO I NEED TO HIRE A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY?

While you are not required to have an attorney to file a claim, having an attorney can make a significant difference in your claim. A personal injury attorney has a deep understanding of the claims process and can help you navigate the complexities of the law. Your attorney can also help you level the playing field with insurers and can tell you whether you are receiving the maximum compensation to which you are legally entitled.

I HAVE BEEN INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT – WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

If you have been injured in an accident that was no fault of your own, there are steps you should take to ensure you are compensated for costs related to the incident. Taking quick action after your accident can profoundly affect your personal injury claim or lawsuit. After being involved in an accident, you should: Seek medical attention for your injuries, even if symptoms are not immediately apparent. Keep a record of your injuries and note any complications that arise because of your injuries. Report the incident as soon as possible after it occurs. Record detailed descriptions and notes about the facts of the incident. Keep receipts of medication and medical care you received Contact an experienced personal injury attorney in Los Angeles who can help you navigate your claim.

WILL MY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM GO TO TRIAL?

Not all personal injury claims make it to court. In fact, a majority of injury cases are settled without having to litigate. What’s the difference between a settlement and going to trial? What are the pros and cons of each? There are two ways in which compensation can be awarded to you for your claim: through a settlement or by going to trial. There are pros and cons to each. When your claim is settled, the compensation for your claim is decided outside of court, usually through negotiations between lawyers.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?

In California, you have two years to file a personal injury claim against an individual or non-government entity. If the injury is not immediately known, you have one year from the date the injury is discovered. If you’ve suffered injuries from an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should act quickly to ensure you are able to recover compensation for your losses.

Notifying Insurance Companies

You should notify your insurance company and the responsible party’s insurance company as soon as possible after your accident. Most insurance companies request that you file your claim within 24 – 48 hours after your accident. When you file a personal injury insurance claim, you are requesting that the at-fault party’s insurance pay for the losses you suffered as a result of your accident, and the compensation amount is determined during negotiations. Seeking Compensation You can get financial compensation in two ways: filing a personal injury insurance claim or filing a personal injury lawsuit. Generally, compensation can be sought for two types of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages are those with a measurable monetary value, such as medical expenses and lost wages. On the other hand, non-economic damages refer to losses that cannot be easily quantified, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress. It is important to understand the types of damages available in your case so that you can seek compensation for all of your related losses. Soon after your accident, contact a knowledgeable personal injury attorney in Los Angeles who can explain the time limits to you and help you get the compensation you deserve.

ARE THERE PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS NEAR ME?

Our firm is located in downtown Los Angeles. We can take all personal injury cases based in California.

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Our Los Angeles sexual abuse lawyers can investigate your case, collect evidence, talk to potential witnesses, and create an effective legal strategy to maximize your entitled award. While there is nothing we can do to take the pain away, we can help you get your life back on the right track. Reach out to our compassionate team to begin your civil claim.

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