Sexual Abuse Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois

The sexual abuse lawyers in Chicago, Illinois at the Dinizulu Law Group work with victims of sexual abuse to help them seek monetary damages for the sexual abuse they suffered. Sexual abuse can take many forms. It can involve rape, molestation, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse committed in a range of community and business settings. If an organization or business failed to take action against a known sexual abuser or if an organization or business’s negligence allowed sexual abuse to continue, sexual abuse victims may have the right to seek damages from the organization or business. Sexual abuse can leave victims with emotional scars. While these scars may not be visible, they can cause serious devastation in a victim’s life. A person who suffered from sexual abuse because an organization or business was negligent, may need to leave their job, lose social connections, or lose out on experiences as a result of this negligence. According to RAINN, there are many emotional, physical, and psychological effects that sexual abuse can have on victims. Individuals can suffer from depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Others may have flashbacks of the sexual abuse or may have difficulty trusting others in interpersonal relationships. Some individuals may have difficulty forming new relationships. Some people experience suicidal ideation or even attempt suicide, and these attempts can have lasting physical effects. (If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, or if you are in crisis, you can reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255).

Other individuals suffer from substance abuse issues as a result of sexual abuse and may require treatment. This substance abuse can affect a person’s work and social relationships and can lead to other damages and losses. Others acquire sexually transmitted infections from a sexual abuser, or end up pregnant and also incur medical fees due to these medical issues. Individuals who choose to have a child that was conceived during rape may struggle with raising the child and paying living expenses.

Individuals who have been sexually abused are more at risk of engaging in self-harm or having eating disorders. If you or someone you love was sexually abused, you and your family may have the right to seek damages for your losses and medical care following sexual abuse. The Dinizulu Law Group is a sexual abuse law firm in Chicago, Illinois that may be able to help you.

Sexual abuse lawsuits can pursue individuals or they can pursue negligent organizations or businesses. For example, in the recent settlement against the U.S.A. Gymnastics team, hundreds of female sex abuse victims who were molested by their doctor were able to reach a substantial settlement. A $380 million dollar fund would compensate over 500 athletes who were affected by the organization’s negligence to stop the abuse of one doctor. While there is no money that can ever right the wrong of sexual abuse, victims can use this money to get the therapy and counseling they need, and cover costs due to lost opportunities they may have suffered as a result of the sexual abuse.

Speaking up about sexual abuse can require immense courage. It can be very frightening to consider taking legal action against a sexual abuser, but you don’t have to do it alone. The sexual abuse lawyers in Chicago, Illinois at the Dinizulu Law Group help victims of sexual abuse seek justice. We can stand beside you every step of the way. In some cases, when one person speaks up, it gives others who have also been abused the courage to come forward. In some cases, it takes one courageous person to put a stop to one individual’s years of misconduct. One person speaking up can also stop future misconduct from taking place. If you or someone you love was a victim of sexual abuse, you may have the right to seek damages under the law. Reach out to the Chicago, Illinois sexual abuse lawyers at the Dinizulu Law Group today to learn more.

Sexual Abuse Injury Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois

There are many visible and invisible injuries that can stem from sexual abuse. These injuries may require years of counseling or therapy. There are also physical injuries associated with sexual abuse that may require ongoing medical care. What are some injuries associated with sexual abuse? Injuries include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Substance Abuse
• Panic Attacks
• Suicide or attempts to commit suicide
• Eating disorders
• Relationship difficulties
• Sleep disorders
• And more

These are just some of the psychological and emotional injuries that can result from sexual abuse. Individuals can also experience more chronic mental illness. Some serious mental illnesses are triggered by stress and sexual abuse can be a triggering factor for complex illnesses like bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and more.

There are also physical injuries associated with sexual abuse. These injuries include:

• Sexually transmitted infections
• Pregnancy
• Physical injuries stemming from a sexual attack

Sexually transmitted infections can require lifetime care. Some individuals go on to develop cancer as a result of certain sexually transmitted infections. These illnesses can be incredibly damaging to sexual abuse victims. Other victims get pregnant from their sexual abuse and may either need to terminate the pregnancy or may choose to have the pregnancy, but may face costs associated with raising a child they didn’t plan to have. Finally, individuals may suffer injuries during a sexual attack. These injuries can leave victims facing ongoing medical care, not to mention suffering from invisible psychological and emotional wounds. Victims may miss time at work or may be unable to work as a result of these injuries. If you or someone you love suffered injuries due to sexual abuse, the sexual abuse injury lawyers in Chicago, Illinois at the Dinizulu Law Group may be able to help you seek compensation for your injuries and losses.

Contact a Sexual Assault Lawyer in Chicago, Illinois Today

The Chicago, Illinois sexual assault lawyer at the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. may be able to help you if you or someone you love was a victim of sexual assault. You and your family may be entitled to seek monetary damages for your injuries and losses. Victims may be unable to work, may incur high medical bills, and may suffer other losses as a result of sexual assault. The Dinizulu Law Group is a sexual assault law firm in Chicago, Illinois that may be able to help you seek damages for your losses. Sexual assault takes many forms. It can include rape, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or abuse on the job, at church, or in a community organization. It can involve a hostile work environment where workers are made uncomfortable due to sexual comments, and are pressured to engage in sexual acts or behaviors. This can lead workers with no choice but to quit a job they love, or lose out on important career opportunities as a result. It can involve nursing home abuse, school sexual abuse, or sexual abuse committed by the police or law enforcement. Individuals in vulnerable situations can be at risk of sexual assault or abuse. For example, some people in positions of authority may take advantage of this authority to commit acts of sexual assault or sexual abuse.

If you or someone you love suffered sexual assault, either from an individual or through the negligence of an organization, business, or church, you may have the right to seek damages for your losses. While pursuing sexual assault claims from an individual may be an option, sometimes victims and their families are able to get better results by pursuing damages from an organization, church, school, or business that was negligent and allowed the abuse to continue. Sometimes organizations try to cover up sexual assault or abuse and may even try to protect powerful people who engage in these behaviors. If you or someone you love suffered from sexual assault or sexual abuse, you are not alone. The sexual assault lawyer in Chicago, Illinois at the Dinizulu Law Group may be able to help you seek justice and compensation. 

Seek Justice; Fight Back 

It can be very difficult to come forward about sexual abuse or assault, but when individuals do speak up, they hold organizations and individuals accountable, and can often prevent future sexual abuse or assault from happening. Some organizations have terrible policies when it comes to taking action against sexual abuse and some organizations may even protect known abusers. When individuals speak up, they may also give others the courage to come forward.

There are many physical and emotional damages that stem from sexual abuse. Some of these losses are physical and visible and some are invisible. If you or someone you love was a victim of sexual abuse, you and your family may have the right to seek damages for your losses in civil court. The sexual abuse lawyers at the Dinizulu Law Group in Chicago, Illinois work closely with individuals and families whose lives have been devastated by sexual abuse. We are here to help and can stand by you every step of the way.

Feel free to call the personal injury attorneys at the Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. with your questions. We can be reached at 1-312-384-1920 or 1-800-693-1LAW.