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 Sexual abuse survivors of any age may still sue for financial compensation in civil court. 

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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• More than $200 Million in Settlements & Verdicts.

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It's Not Too Late.

Herman Law empowers victims by giving them a voice, along with the tools and assistance they need for themselves and their families to make decisions on how to proceed. Families and victims are often overwhelmed in the wake of sexual abuse. Dealing with the immediate issues facing victims such as police involvement, state investigations, school meetings, phone calls from attorneys and investigators, media coverage, lawsuits, and the emotional devastation is often daunting, confusing, and stressful for victims and families. Herman Law lays out the step-by-step road map for victims to take control and get their life back on track.

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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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A Law Firm for VICTIMS of SEXUAL ABUSE

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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