Sexual Abuse Lawyers

Sexual abuse and sexual assault is any unwanted, uninvited, coercive or forced sexual act that occurs against your will. In other words, it is any sexual behaviour that is forced upon you without your consent – without you freely agreeing to participate in the sexual activity and/or without you understanding what is involved in the act. Consent cannot be given if you are intoxicated, asleep or unconscious. It can also not be given if someone uses their physical strength, age, size, or position of power or trust to force or coerce you into a sexual activity.

Sexual assault or abuse is a criminal offense that can be committed by anyone, including a stranger, friend, acquaintance, family member, intimate partner, work colleague, employer, carer, clergy member, teacher, or medical professional. Sexual assault or sexual abuse can involve a wide range of behaviours, from unwanted sexual touching to violent or forced sexual intercourse and rape.

Child sexual abuse compensation claims can be made by any person who experienced sexual abuse when they were under 18 years of age, whether the abuse occurred in an institutional setting or outside of one – regardless of when the abuse took place.

An institution is any public or private agency, association, club or organisation that provides, or has provided, activities, facilities, programs or services of any kind that allows adults to have contact with children. Child sexual abuse in an institutional setting can happen either on the premises of an institution, or where the activities of an institution take place.

If you or a loved-one has experienced child sexual abuse, Wyatts Compensation Lawyers are here to help. We understand that taking the first steps towards compensation can be challenging, so we offer our legal services with compassion and sensitivity.

When making a claim for compensation arising from sexual assault or sexual abuse, the limitation period to bring about the claim is typically 3 years from the date the action occurred, or was discoverable. However, if you were under the age of 18 when this sexual abuse or sexual assault occurred, there is no time limitation, and you may be able to bring a claim at any point after the incident.

When deciding how or whether it is worth making a claim for injuries arising from sexual abuse, we must consider how the injuries were sustained, the severity of the injuries, the claimable damages available to you, and the limitation period.

To determine whether you are eligible to make a claim, speak with our expert legal team today. They will be able to advise you as to what your best options are and whether you are within the limitation period. We will listen and respond to your situation with compassion, dedication and care.