GRAND RAPIDS SEX ASSAULT LAWYER

The Devereux Lawsuit

Our firm’s dedication is exemplified in cases like the Devereux Lawsuit, where we represent survivors of childhood sexual abuse against the Devereux Foundation and its affiliates.

These cases have uncovered a disturbing pattern of abuse in environments that should be secure and safe. Our legal action started with a landmark lawsuit for 13 survivors and continues as we file additional actions, emphasizing our relentless pursuit of justice for those affected.

Sexual Abuse Compensation in Grand Rapids

We are dedicated to ensuring survivors receive comprehensive compensation. Our approach is thorough, addressing all the ways sexual abuse has impacted your life.

Emotional Distress

The emotional and psychological trauma resulting from sexual abuse is profound and often the most challenging to quantify. Survivors may experience debilitating conditions like anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These conditions can disrupt normal life, affecting personal relationships, daily activities, and overall well-being.

Our approach to securing compensation for emotional distress involves a detailed and empathetic understanding of your experience.

We work closely with mental health professionals to document the extent of your emotional trauma. This process may involve psychological evaluations, therapeutic records, and expert testimonies to effectively communicate the depth of your suffering.

Our goal is to ensure that the compensation reflects the true extent of your emotional and psychological injuries, acknowledging the invisible but very real scars left by the abuse.

Medical Expenses

Survivors of sexual abuse often require immediate and ongoing medical treatment, counseling, and therapy. These medical interventions are important for recovery but can also lead to significant financial strain. We aim to recover all costs related to these medical treatments.

We document all incurred medical expenses, including emergency care, hospitalization, medication, therapy sessions, and any specialized treatment required.

Our team works with medical experts to project any future medical needs resulting from the abuse, ensuring that your compensation package covers both current and anticipated medical expenses. This approach aims to relieve you of the financial burden of your medical care, allowing you to focus fully on your recovery.

Lost Wages

The impact of sexual abuse on a survivor’s ability to work can be significant. This impact may manifest as immediate time off needed for recovery, a decreased capacity to perform at work, or a complete inability to return to one’s previous employment. The resultant financial strain can be overwhelming.

Our team comprehensively assesses your work history, income levels, and the abuse’s impact on your career trajectory. We factor in not only immediate income loss but also potential future earnings, promotions, and career growth opportunities affected by the trauma.

Whether it involves short-term income loss or long-term career implications, we strive to secure compensation that fully reflects the economic impact of the abuse. 

This includes not only lost income but also loss of earning capacity, benefits, and other work-related opportunities that you might have missed or will be unable to attain due to the aftermath of the abuse.