$541,625
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A civil lawsuit for sexual abuse is completely separate from the criminal justice system. You do not need a police report, a criminal investigation, or a conviction to pursue civil compensation. Many states have significantly expanded their statutes of limitations for sexual abuse survivors in recent years — meaning people who were told for years that they had no legal options may now have a real path forward. Institutions — schools, churches, healthcare facilities, youth organizations, and employers — can be held liable when they knew or should have known about abuse and failed to prevent it. TopDog handles every case with complete discretion and confidentiality. You are believed here. TopDog fights to get you every dollar you deserve.
Civil sexual abuse cases cover childhood abuse by teachers, coaches, clergy, and family members; adult sexual assault by employers and supervisors; institutional abuse at schools, churches, and medical facilities; workplace sexual harassment resulting in assault; and sex trafficking. Institutions and their insurers use delay, denial, and intimidation to protect themselves and silence survivors. They often challenge the timing of claims, attempt to discredit survivors, and make people feel like the fight is not worth having. TopDog works with expert trauma professionals, handles every case with full confidentiality, and pursues compensation from every responsible individual and institution. Many states allow civil cases to be filed using a pseudonym to protect your identity. We know how to leverage the justice system to fight back and get survivors what they are actually owed.
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION — SEXUAL ABUSE
Extended Statutes of Limitations: Many states have significantly extended filing deadlines for civil sexual abuse claims in recent years. Survivors who were told for years that they had no options may now have a path forward. Do not assume you are out of time. Contact us confidentially and we will evaluate your specific situation.
No Criminal Conviction Required: A civil lawsuit is completely separate from any criminal proceeding. You do not need a conviction, criminal charges, or even a police report to pursue civil compensation.
Institutional Liability: Schools, churches, youth organizations, employers, and healthcare facilities can be held liable if they knew or should have known about abuse and failed to prevent it. Institutional defendants often carry substantial insurance coverage.
Identity Protections: Many states allow civil sexual abuse lawsuits to be filed using a pseudonym so your identity is protected throughout the process.
Comparative Fault Does Not Apply to Survivors: Institutional defendants may attempt to minimize their responsibility. TopDog fights those arguments directly.
Sexual Abuse | $541,625 avg | $2,500,000+ highest
The money tells the story
$541,625
Average Sexual Abuse Settlement
$2,500,000+
Highest Sexual Abuse Settlement
Institutions and their insurers may use delay, denial, and intimidation to silence survivors and minimize claims. What was done to you has real financial value — therapy costs, lost wages, emotional distress, and in institutional cases, punitive damages. TopDog Law and its co-counsel fight for the full value of your case.
Recoveries by TopDog Law and its co-counsel. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in your case.
Childhood sexual abuse by teachers, coaches, clergy, or family members
Adult sexual assault by employers, supervisors, or colleagues
Institutional abuse at schools, churches, youth organizations, and medical facilities
Abuse by medical professionals
Workplace sexual harassment resulting in assault
Physical injuries from assault
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Depression and anxiety
Loss of trust and ability to form relationships
Lost wages from inability to work
Cost of ongoing therapy and mental health treatment
Substance abuse related to trauma
Loss of enjoyment of life
Cases handled by TopDog Law and its co-counsel.
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If you need confidential help after sexual abuse, contact TopDog Law for a free consultation.
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Time is critical
Many states have recently expanded deadlines for civil sexual abuse claims — survivors who believed they had no options may now have a path forward. But deadlines are still real and vary by state, by the survivor's age at the time of abuse, and by when the abuse occurred. Contact us confidentially now. We will evaluate your specific situation. to confirm your deadline.
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