Physical & Sexual Abuse Claims

Abuse cases are in the main treatedlike a normal injury claim and have a three year limit within which claims should be brought. It is common however, for persons not to take any action within this time and in many cases the courts are able to assist by exercising their discretion to allow a claim to be brought outside of this time limit in accordance with Section 33 of the Limitation Act 1980.

Claims can be brought against individuals who may or may not be insured or have assests or income out of which to pay compensation. Where there is no insurance cover but a Defendant has assests, it is possible to apply to the Court for a freezing Order to stop the Defendant from selling or disposing of assests which may in due course be sold or used to meet any compensation ordered to be paid.

These cases are easier when there has been a criminal prosecution, however it is possible to still claim without.

In most cases, these types of claims will be settled through negotiation rather than through court.  If court proceedings become necessary we can apply for anonymity so that identity remains protected if that’s what you prefer.

The majority of the claims we do are No win No fee so there is little financial risk to you.

You are entitled to claim for the pain suffering and loss of amenity which you have suffered along with an award to cover financial losses which might include items such as lost earnings, treatmentand care costs and travelling expenses etc.

NAPAC- NAPAC is a UK registered charity which was set up to offer a range of services and support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse including neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

NSPCC- The NSPCC is a UK registered children’s charity fighting against child abuse. They help protect children from child abuse and also help those who have been abused to rebuild their lives.

Samaritans - The Samaritans is a charity which provides confidential, emotional support, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to anyone suffering emotional distress or struggling to cope, across the UK.

HAVOCA- HAVOCA, or Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse, is a forum run by adult survivors of child abuse, which offers support, friendship and advice to those who have been affected by childhood abuse.

Male Survivor - Male Survivor is an organisation which provides life-changing support including forums and a range of recovery therapies to male adult survivors of child abuse.

Action on Elder Abuse - Action on Elder Abuse, or AEA, is a specialist organisation in UK focusing on the issue of elder abuse and offering a range of guidance and support services to those who have been affected by elder abuse