A Maryland child sex abuse lawyer is an unfortunate necessity for such a severe issue. When your child goes through such a dramatic experience, there are several things you need to handle immediately. Of course, it is impossible to give you the best legal advice without knowing the facts of your case. This is why we always recommend you reach out to a Maryland child sex abuse lawyer right away. Roger Gelb and our team of paralegals have handled many sex abuse cases.
Mr. Gelb has practiced personal injury law in Maryland for over 30 years. Further, he has personally handled thousands of cases. If a priest has abused you or someone you know at a church or in any other setting, reach out today.
As of October 1, 2023, Maryland has a new statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases. For the victims who have been denied justice because they were too old to speak up for themselves, now is the time to act. In 24 other states, there is now what is known as a “look-back window” or a revival period. This is a finite period for survivors to claim from many years prior. Maryland’s window of time is permanent. So, to be clear, there is no longer a civil statute of limitations for sex abuse acts in Maryland.
Governor Wes Moore of Maryland is quoted as saying, “There is no statute of limitations on the hurt that endures for decades after someone is assaulted. There is no statute of limitations on the trauma that harms so many still to this day, and this law reflects that exact truth.”
Unfortunately, Maryland is the only state in the country that provides a limit as to how much you can recover. But you should still be able to recover the maximum amount if your injuries warrant. There is a limit of $1.5 million for non-economic damages like pain and suffering. But, there is no cap for something like medical expenses, which generally will appear in the form of therapy sessions. While the caps are unfortunate, there is nothing we can do now as these laws are written in the statute and are binding. Regardless, our Maryland child sex abuse lawyers fight to maximize your ultimate recovery.
Experience matters. We have handled these cases before. Our firm has been practicing injury law in Maryland for over a century. Founded in 1954, our firm has been recognized as one of the best in the D.C. and Maryland area. We know how serious of an act this is. In Maryland, the issue is particularly prevalent. Whether you or someone you know dealt with this issue one week or 25 years ago, we are here to fight for your rightful compensation. We will take the time to build your case. Especially with incidents that occurred so long ago, collecting evidence can be more complex than in a typical case. But we have trusted investigators we employ to uncover anything that may be useful in building your case. Remember, we will leave no stone unturned.
Secondly, we take a client-centric approach to every case. This means if you have a question, any day of the week, you can get in touch with your Maryland child sex abuse lawyer at our firm. Our phones are available 24/7. And, if we open your case, you will receive your lawyer’s cell phone number should you have anything requiring immediate attention. This is something that differentiates us from other firms in the area. And with a cause of action as necessary as this, you deserve that close, personal attention for your case.
Sex abuse cases are among the most severe cases we handle. We appreciate you placing your trust in our firm. We promise to fight at every possible turn to get you the compensation you deserve. Feel free to call us today if you have any questions about the information above or believe you have a viable claim. Our consultations are always free. You may reach us at (202) 331-7227.