Child Abuse
If you or a member of your
family have been the victim of sexual, physical or emotional abuse
in childhood, you or they may be entitled to
compensation.
Hugh James child abuse services
Where the abuse took place
You may have been a victim of child abuse when you were supposed
to be cared for by others. The abuse could have occured when
you were in a
- Children’s home
- School
- Approved school
- Borstal
- Religious establishment
- Another type of institution
Claiming compensation for child abuse
You may have a claim against:
- Individual abusers
- Employers
- Local authorities (operating
children’s homes and schools)
- Religious organisations
- Charitable foundations
Even though it may have been a long
time since you were abused, you may still be able to bring a claim
for compensation. The courts understand that most people are
not ready to talk about the abuse they have suffered until a long
time after it has occurred.
How Hugh James child abuse lawyers can help
you
Hugh James is committed to representing survivors of child
abuse. Our child abuse lawyers understand the
difficulties, complexities and sensitivity of this kind of
case.
A free initial
consultation will give us a clear understanding of the abuse
and basis for your claim.
We keep things simple and straightforward so that you do not
need to worry about the legal side of things.
Everything you tell our child
abuse solicitors and any documents you provide us is
treated in the strictest confidence. You can decide how you wish to
be contacted and whether we write to you at your home or somewhere
else.
You can also choose whether you would prefer to deal with a male
or a female solicitor.
You may be eligible for Public
Funding or Legal Aid although our "No Win, No Fee"
scheme may also be available to you.
If you cannot pursue the person or
body responsible for your suffering you may still have a claim for
criminal injuries compensation. These can be
pursued simultaneously with a civil claim for
damages. Hugh James can also help civil
claims.
Hugh James child abuse
experience
Our team of child abuse lawyers
have represented a number of individuals in the South Wales
Children's Homes litigation. In particular Hugh James helped
to get compensation fro children abused at TyMawr and
Silverbrook.