At Arias Sanguinetti, our Oakland clergy sexual abuse lawyers are committed to advocating for survivors of sexual abuse and holding abusers and institutions accountable. Survivors often face significant barriers in seeking justice, but recent legal changes have created new opportunities.
Mike Arias and the attorneys at Arias Sanguinetti were among the lawyers who helped open a new statute of limitations for the sexual assault survivors of the USC Tyndall case, empowering them to pursue justice.
Our team of Oakland sexual abuse lawyers is dedicated to fighting for survivors and helping them seek compensation for the harm they have endured. Call us today for a free consultation.
Our Oakland Clergy Sexual Abuse Attorneys Work to Hold Perpetrators and Institutions Accountable
At Arias Sanguinetti, our Oakland clergy sexual abuse attorneys are committed to holding not only individuals but also the institutions that allowed abuse to occur accountable. Sexual abuse in religious organizations often stems from systemic failures and a culture of protecting abusers instead of survivors.
We work to pursue justice against those responsible, including:
- Priests
- Deacons
- Bishops
- Archbishops
- The Church
- The Diocese
- The Archdiocese
Each of these figures and entities can play a role in perpetuating abuse. Priests and deacons may directly commit acts of abuse, while bishops and archbishops often fail to act on reports or actively cover up allegations.
Institutional branches, such as the Church, Diocese, and Archdiocese, frequently prioritize their reputation over the safety of survivors, transferring accused clergy to new locations instead of removing them from positions of authority.
This culture of silence and inaction enables abuse to continue, leaving survivors without justice. Our Oakland personal injury lawyers fight to hold all parties accountable for their role in this systemic failure.
Our Oakland Sexual Abuse Lawyers Can Help You File a Lawsuit
If you are a survivor of clergy sexual abuse, our Oakland sexual abuse lawyers can guide you in taking legal action against those responsible.
Filing a lawsuit can help you seek justice, hold perpetrators and institutions accountable, and secure compensation for the harm you have endured.
Our team at Arias Sanguinetti has extensive experience handling sexual abuse cases and is committed to providing compassionate, determined representation for survivors.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?
Through transformative legislation, including the California lookback window that extends the statute of limitations for sexual assault lawsuits, survivors can pursue justice even in cases that were previously time-barred.
Assembly Bill 218
For survivors of child sexual abuse, Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218) allows them to file lawsuits until they reach the age of 40 or within five years of discovering the abuse or the resulting injuries.
Assembly Bill 2777
For adult survivors, Assembly Bill 2777 (AB 2777) created a lookback window for adult survivors of sexual abuse that occurred on or after January 1, 2009. This window is open from Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2026, allowing survivors to file claims even if the assault occurred more than 10 years ago.
Claims involving institutional cover-ups, however, may have a shorter one-year window that ended on December 31, 2023. Determining how long you have to take legal action can be difficult. Our team of sexual abuse lawyers can review your case and explain your legal options.
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Types of Compensation in Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases
No amount of compensation can undo the harm you endured, but pursuing justice can provide a sense of accountability and closure. A verdict or settlement can also help you access therapy, treatments, and other resources to support your healing and allow you to move forward.
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse may be entitled to various types of compensation, such as:
- Reimbursement for past medical bills: Survivors can recover the costs of therapy, counseling, psychiatric care, and other medical treatments related to the abuse they endured.
- Pain and suffering you have experienced and continue to endure: Survivors may be compensated for the emotional and psychological toll caused by the abuse, including the long-term impacts on their mental health and well-being.
- Loss of income: If the abuse has affected your ability to work, you may be entitled to compensation for wages lost in the past, as well as reduced earning capacity in the future.
- Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the perpetrator and discourage similar behavior, holding individuals and institutions accountable for their negligence and misconduct.
- Treble damages for cover–ups: Survivors may be entitled to three times the amount of compensatory damages if it is proven that an institution, such as a church or diocese, actively covered up the abuse.
While compensation cannot erase the trauma, it can provide financial resources to access the care and support you need to move forward. At Arias Sanguinetti, our clergy sexual abuse lawyers have extensive trial experience securing justice and compensation for survivors.
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Our Sexual Abuse Attorneys Work on Contingency
At Arias Sanguinetti, our sexual abuse attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay any upfront costs or legal fees. We only get paid if we successfully recover compensation for you through a verdict or settlement.
This approach allows survivors to pursue justice without worrying about financial risks. Our priority is to fight for your rights and hold abusers and institutions accountable while you focus on healing.
Arias Sanguinetti Is Here to Help You Seek Justice for Clergy Sexual Abuse
At Arias Sanguinetti, we are committed to standing with survivors of clergy sexual abuse and fighting for justice on their behalf. Our Oakland clergy sexual abuse lawyers work to hold perpetrators and institutions accountable while helping survivors secure the compensation they need to heal and rebuild their lives.
Taking legal action is a powerful step toward reclaiming your voice and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable. If you or a loved one is a survivor of clergy sexual abuse, contact us today for a confidential consultation.
We are here to listen, advocate for your rights, and help you take the next step toward justice and closure. You don’t have to face this alone—let us fight for you.
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