Bakersfield Sex Abuse Lawyers
Our Sex Abuse Attorneys Help With All Kinds of Cases
The Bakersfield sex abuse lawyers at Chain | Cohn | Clark provide legal representation for cases involving sex abuse by:
- Teachers
- Law enforcement personnel
- Neighbors
- Religious workers
- Coaches
- Other people who abuse their relationships with victims
In recent years, many Bakersfield residents have fallen victim to sex abuse by people in positions of power. If you are a victim of sex abuse, our attorneys will fight to ensure your case is heard in a court of law.
FAQs About Sexual Violence in California
A new California law went into effect on January 1, 2023 that extends the statute of limitations on sex abuse from eight years to 22 years beyond reaching “the age of majority” (i.e., 18 years old). Previously (before 2020), victims of child sexual abuse had to initiate claims against abusers by the time they were 26; now, they have until age 40 to initiate claims.
If a victim was at least 18 years old at the time of a sexual assault, they have (1) 10 years from the date of the last assault or attempted assault or (2) three years from when they realize that an injury or illness resulted from the act to file a claim.
Regardless of your age when you were victimized, Chain | Cohn | Clark’s lawyers for sexual assault can help you understand your rights and file a sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment claim.
The fallout from sexual assault and sexual abuse involves more than temporary physical injuries. According to the CDC, the consequences of sexual violence “may be chronic” and can include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Suicidal thoughts
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Reproductive or sexual health problems
- Increased likelihood of abusing alcohol or drugs
- Decreased ability to work or diminished performance at work
Victims are entitled to seek compensation for the treatment of their physical and emotional wounds, pain and suffering, and the enduring effects of the trauma of sexual violence on their lives.
If you’re a victim of sexual violence in any form, you may feel incredibly isolated, reluctant to come forward, or even ashamed of what happened. No one should feel alone in that way.
You can call RAINN’s free, confidential National Sexual Assault hotline (800.656.HOPE) anytime for support and to be connected with counseling or other services in your area.
When you contact Chain | Cohn | Clark’s team of sexual assault lawyers, we’ll support you to:
- Hold the perpetrator accountable
- Hold institutions accountable (schools, religious groups, hospitals, etc.) if they were negligent in protecting you from abuse
- Press criminal charges
- File a civil lawsuit against those responsible for the sexual assault, abuse, or harassment
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Reach Out to a Bakersfield Sexual Abuse Lawyer Today
No one should have to endure sexual violence—yet many people do, every day. If you’re a victim of sexual violence, we urge you not to suffer alone. Contact Chain | Cohn | Clark today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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