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WERE YOU SEXUALLY ABUSED BY CLERGY IN NEW YORK? WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU.
If you were sexually abused by a priest or other clergy in New York as a child, you now have the right to bring a claim and hold the church accountable, regardless of how old you are or how long ago it happened.
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The newly passed New York Child Victims Act eliminates the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse crimes. The victims who allege the Catholic Church has avoided taking the responsibility for their priests have achieved a big step forward with the extends the statute of limitations.
Important Note: The new law provides a one-year window for past abuse victims to file one-time-only civil claims, so please don’t delay.
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Herman Law is a nationally recognized law firm that exclusively represents victims of sexual abuse. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of cases against the Roman Catholic Church and other religious institutions. Our team is committed to protecting children and giving a voice to victims by exposing predators and holding those who protect them responsible.
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Dealing with the aftermath of sexual abuse can be overwhelming, but we’re here to advocate on your behalf. We dedicate 100% of our practice to representing survivors of sexual abuse in civil cases. Our attorneys are experienced and dedicated — we’ve already won over $200 million in verdicts and settlements in sex abuse cases. Contact us about your case: the consultation is FREE.
New York has had one of the strictest statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims in the country. The law in place for child sexual abuse victims allowed them to report the crime to law enforcement officials and have the crime prosecuted until the age of 23. After that age, the abuser had a complete defense and was able to avoid prosecution entirely.
Because of the close proximity of the abusers and the difficulty in reporting sexual abuse, survivors typically do not speak out until adulthood, leaving many without recourse. The Child Victims Act recognizes this delayed reporting reality and extends the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse crimes to the age of 28 in criminal cases and the age of 50 in civil cases. The bill also provides a one year-window to bring civil claims for victims regardless of how old they are or how long ago it happened.
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Our attorneys are experienced at handling sexual abuse cases against various institutions, including but not limited to the Roman Catholic Church, the Baptist Church, the Episcopal Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons), and Jewish organizations. A comprehensive list of accused clergy members in New York is available for review at hermanlaw.com/new-york-state-ppi/.
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