A Need for Justice and Retribution After Abuse
If you have been abused, you know that money cannot undo what has happened or restore all that has been lost. As a victim of abuse, however, you have the right to seek compensation for your physical and emotional injuries. Recovering financial compensation will allow you to seek counseling to help you deal with the trauma of abuse and reclaim your life.
By stepping forward and bringing your abuser or those who enabled your abuser to justice, you can empower yourself and help prevent others from future abuse.
At the law firm of Hartley Hampton, P.C., in Houston, Texas, we represent the victims of child sexual abuse and molestation throughout Texas and the nation. Attorney Hartley Hampton handles many kinds of child sexual abuse claims, including clergy and church sexual abuse. Our firm offers compassionate and discreet legal counsel to the victims of child molestation and abuse and works hard to obtain fair and full compensation for their injuries.
Damages From Child Sexual Abuse
For victims of child sexual abuse or child molestation, the consequences may vary depending on a variety of factors. The length and severity of the abuse and the victim's support system can all have a tremendous impact on the long-term effects. In some victims, however, it is common to have anger and depression problems, drug and alcohol abuse problems and other emotional and psychological difficulties throughout their lives.
Many of these effects may not show up until later on in the victim's lives. Child sexual abuse at an early age has been shown to influence brain development and function, which can cause many other cognitive difficulties as victims grow older. It may be difficult for victims of child sexual abuse and molestation to form healthy relationships and to talk about sex or intimacy in a comfortable and mature way.
Repairing the Damage of Abuse and Molestation
There are many outlets for dealing with abuse. Cognitive and behavioral therapy, as well as traditional talk therapy, have helped many victims deal with their memories of the abuse and lessen the effect on their lives. Victims need to understand that they are not to blame for the abuse and that they are not alone.
It has also been shown that victims of abuse improve mentally when those who abused them are brought to justice. People who abuse young children often hold power over those they abuse that can be taken away when they are held accountable for their actions. Our firm works to empower victims against their abusers and hold accountable the institutions that allowed the abuse to occur.
We Help Survivors of Abuse Recover Financial Compensation
Money by itself may not help an abuse victim overcome their problems but it can start victims down the road to recovery. By recovering financial compensation, you can afford a variety of helpful recovery options, including cognitive and behavioral therapy. You can also hold the person who abused you accountable, as well as those who protected the abuser. A lawyer can be an invaluable aid in helping to protect your rights and recover financial compensation.
Contact us at Hartley Hampton, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation and speak about your situation. We know that taking the first step is a difficult and courageous act and we will treat you with the respect and dignity that you deserve. Call us in Houston at 713-574-8660 or toll free at 866-635-0811.
