In sexual abuse civil cases, however, the standard of proof is lower than in criminal lawsuits. You will only have to prove that the defendant, more likely than not, committed the crime against you. You will be able to collect damages (financial compensation) that will help you cover all economic costs like your medical expenses, therapy, pain and suffering, loss of income, and other applicable coverages. Essentially, in criminal cases, the focus is on the crime committed to you while in a civil lawsuit, the core is the harm it’s caused.
Victims and survivors will ultimately decide whether to pursue legal action or not. The important thing is, they know that legal assistance is at their fingertips should they decide to pursue their abusers. We hear your woes. We understand your struggles. And, we, at America’s Consumer Lawyer, are dedicated to holding abusers accountable, including institutions that help perpetuate their reprehensible deeds.
