Ritchie Reiersen Injury Attorneys WA

Sexual abuse can leave devastating physical and mental scars that often last the victim’s entire life. Sexual assaults cause much more damage than merely the physical pain inflicted by the assaulter. Ritchie Reiersen Injury Attorneys understands the harm sexual abuse victim endure. This sexual abuse is especially devastating when if it constitutes foster care abuse, CPS abuse (child protection services), DSHS abuse, or molestation caused by the negligent supervision of a government agency or church clergy member.

What is a Sex Abuse Victim Entitled to Recover?

Victims of sexual abuse are entitled to compensation for the injuries they have sustained, as well as for the pain and suffering and future medical treatment that may be necessary. Unfortunately, a sex abuse victim is usually taken advantage of by someone whom they know and should be able to trust. This is all too often a teacher or clergy member of a church. This can also stem by being place in a dangerous situation from a government agency whom is supposed to ensure safety of the victim, rather than enable danger.