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Survivors deserve clear information about their rights and legal options.
Sexual abuse lawsuits can hold individuals, institutions and corporations accountable, and, in some cases, provide financial compensation for the harm survivors have experienced.
If you choose to reach out, you can confidentially discuss what happened and learn whether you may have legal options. SurvivorsRights.com can connect you with experienced attorneys who handle sexual abuse and institutional abuse claims.
SurvivorsRights.com is not a law firm. We provide survivor-focused legal resources and connect people seeking legal help with experienced attorneys and law firms that can evaluate their circumstances and explain their options.
It’s natural to worry that coming forward could mean reliving painful experiences in a courtroom or under public scrutiny. But many civil sexual abuse cases resolve without a trial, often through settlement.
Even when a case does move forward in court, an attorney can explain what to expect, prepare you for each stage of the process and discuss options that may help protect your privacy.
When you’re ready, you can complete the form below to request a free and confidential case review and learn more about your potential legal options.
Your information will be kept private and shared only as needed with attorneys or law firms evaluating your potential claim.
You do not have to decide what to do next right away. Confidential support is available whether you are considering reporting the assault, seeking medical care, exploring legal options or simply looking for someone to talk to.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day. Survivors can call 800-656-HOPE (4673), text HOPE to 64673, or use RAINN’s online chat to speak with a trained support specialist. RAINN can also help connect survivors with local services and resources.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) maintains a directory of sexual assault organizations across the United States, including state and territorial coalitions and local survivor-support programs. Depending on the organization, services may include confidential advocacy, accompaniment during medical exams or law-enforcement interviews, follow-up support and referrals to counseling or other community resources.
Seeking support does not require you to report the assault to law enforcement or pursue a lawsuit. You can learn about your options first and decide what, if anything, feels right for you.
It’s never too late to come forward. Many survivors of childhood or past abuse don’t share their story until decades later. And that’s okay. Some states have extended or eliminated time limits (statutes of limitations) for filing lawsuits. If you’re unsure whether you still have legal options, we can help you find out. Fill out the confidential form to learn more.
Pornhub owner Aylo has agreed to a proposed $120 million settlement resolving class action lawsuits alleging that child sexual abuse material was distributed through its websites. The agreement would also require stronger age verification, content moderation and removal procedures if approved by the court.
A bipartisan Senate investigation is examining child safety on Roblox as states and families pursue lawsuits alleging the platform failed to adequately protect young users from grooming and sexual exploitation.
A landmark ruling requiring Meta to change how Facebook and Instagram protect children comes as states, school districts and families across the country pursue lawsuits over alleged harms to young users.
As states confront growing liability from sexual abuse and other institutional-misconduct claims, survivors are increasingly being discussed as a budget problem. That framing overlooks a more important question: What happened inside these institutions to create the liability in the first place?
A New York Times investigation found that Uber’s lawyers questioned sexual assault survivors about clothing, earlier trauma and other private matters while defending the company against thousands of lawsuits.
The 10th Circuit revived the LDS Church’s effort to make two insurers help cover the cost of defending and settling West Virginia lawsuits involving childhood sexual abuse by Michael Jensen.
Twenty-seven former patients have filed a New Jersey lawsuit against Dr. Ritesh Kalra, alleging years of sexual abuse, coercion and inappropriate conduct during medical appointments. Several plaintiffs also claim he used control over prescription medications as leverage, while the doctor separately faces federal criminal charges.
Maine’s Catholic Diocese of Portland has reached settlements with more than 100 people who reported childhood sexual abuse by clergy and other church representatives. The agreements come after years of litigation over older abuse claims, while some survivors say financial compensation still does not replace the apology and acknowledgment they continue to seek.
Thirteen former Oregon Youth Authority employees say agency leaders received years of warnings about a physician now accused of sexually abusing young men in state custody.
New Mexico CYFD has paid $1.4 million to settle allegations that the agency repeatedly failed to protect two siblings who suffered starvation, physical abuse and sexual abuse in a foster and adoptive home.
A new lawsuit alleging sexual abuse in San Bernardino County juvenile detention facilities follows an earlier case brought by 136 former detainees and adds to growing scrutiny of alleged institutional failures spanning decades.
The latest lawsuit against former Cincinnati Children’s physician Howard Saal alleges medically unnecessary examinations and photography and raises questions about whether hospital safeguards failed to protect young patients.
For some survivors, learning about their legal rights can be an important step toward accountability. A civil claim may provide a way to hold an individual or institution responsible and, when appropriate, seek compensation for the harm caused.
There is no obligation to take legal action. But if you want to understand what options may be available, you can start with a free and confidential case review.
