North Carolina
Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Survivors of sexual abuse in North Carolina have a couple of legal options: 

• Criminal charges can be filed against the abuser, potentially resulting in fines, imprisonment, and registration as a sex offender.
• Civil lawsuits allow victims to seek compensation from their abusers or institutions that enabled the abuse.

 North Carolina’s statute of limitations for sexual abuse injury claims varies depending on the victim’s age and the nature of the abuse. For adult victims, the time limit is generally three years from the date of the abuse. However, for childhood sexual abuse, survivors may have until age 28 to file a claim.

How to Hold Abusers Accountable and Obtain Compensation

 Reporting the abuse to law enforcement is often the first step in holding abusers accountable. This initiates a criminal investigation and can lead to charges against the perpetrator.

• During the investigation, law enforcement will gather evidence, interview witnesses, and build a case against the accused.
• Court proceedings may involve both criminal trials and civil lawsuits. In criminal cases, the state prosecutes the abuser. In civil cases, the victim can sue for damages.