Sexual Abuse Attorneys
The sexual abuse attorneys of Burke & Eisner represent those who have been victimized by officials of the Catholic Church. Thousands of individuals have come forward since the 1990s and sought the help of sexual abuse attorneys for incidents involving:
- Physical sexual abuse – such as fondling, masturbation, genital contact and intercourse
- Non-physical sexual abuse – such as pornography, voyeurism and exposure
In many cases, the sexual abuse was ongoing and the devastating effects life-long. Today, there are countless adults across the country trying to deal with mental and physical effects of sexual abuse that often include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, guilt, shame, self-destructive behaviors, sleep problems and sexual dysfunction. Though it is not possible to reverse these effects, victims may be able to find closure with the help of a sexual abuse attorney.
Sexual Abuse Attorneys Obtain Compensation for Victims
Sexual abuse attorneys help victims seek justice for the damages they’ve suffered at the hands of a priest or clergy member. Seeking justice means making the perpetrator account for their actions, and in many cases, pay restitution to their victims.
The Role of the Church
For many years, the Catholic Church made efforts to conceal what turned out to be an epidemic of sexual abuse. But the church was unable to maintain these efforts as a flood of victims started coming forward. In recent years, church officials have publicly acknowledged the problem. More importantly, they have made public apologies and settled cases brought by sexual abuse victims and their attorneys for hundreds of millions of dollars.
Of course, it’s impossible to put a dollar amount on the suffering inflicted on so many victims – children and youth who trusted and looked up to their priests and clergy members. What the victims lost can never be regained. However, with the help of sexual abuse attorneys, victims can voice their grievances and obtain compensatory damages for their pain and suffering.
Burke & Eisner: Sexual Abuse Attorneys
The sexual abuse attorneys at Burke & Eisner have extensive experience handling sensitive cases such as those involving allegations of sexual abuse against the Catholic Church. We have seen the courage of victims who come forward, and we understand the challenges they face. It is our goal to ensure that the rights of these victims are protected and advanced, and we work vigorously on behalf of each and every one of our clients.
If you have been victimized by a priest or clergy member, discuss your circumstances with one of the sexual abuse attorneys at Burke & Eisner. Initial consultations are free and strictly confidential.
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-- Fill out the Contact Us form in the Upper Right part of this page.
-- Use the Contact Us form located on the Instant Answer Page
-- Call us: 1-800-838-0800
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