Child Abuse Claims Solicitors

• Claims for compensation arising from abuse within a family situation
• Claims against a heath authority for sexual abuse of patients by a consultant
• Litigation against care homes for abuse of children in care
• Class actions against local authorities
• Criminal injuries compensation claims

The law recognises that such suffering caused by abuse never really goes away. As such, you can make a claim for physical or sexual abuse regardless of how long ago the abuse took place. Farleys Solicitors can tell you who is legally responsible for the abuse and help you to sue them for compensation.

Common barriers include:

• Fear of not being believed
• Feelings of shame or guilt
• Fear of the abuser, especially after intimidation or explicit threats of violence
• Difficulty in articulating the nature or scale of the abuse
• Not understanding that what happened was wrong
• Trying to protect family or loved ones (or even the abuser themselves)
• Feelings of powerlessness
• Suppression of the memories of the abuse
• Struggles with the psychological impact of the abuse

If any of the above sounds like something you’ve experienced, or you’re currently experiencing, then rest assured we’re here to help – you can contact us as soon as you feel ready to do so.

The only tangible difference that time makes is with regards to the collection of evidence, which obviously can become more difficult or complex as relevant records or items can be moved, relocated, or destroyed. If you decide to proceed, it’s best to get the ball rolling promptly – the sooner you’re able to get in touch with us, the better the chances of success for your case.)

Absolutely. Your privacy ranks as one of our top priorities here at Farleys Solicitors. We take care to keep the details of your car confidential, and we treat all documents in connection with your case as strictly classified. In the event that we need to contact any outside organisations or individuals about your case, such as the social services or police, we’ll always ask your permission in advance.

We can also apply to the court to make your details confidential on certain court documents.

If necessary, we can advise you on any relevant details of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act of 2002, which essentially prevents journalists from carelessly or deliberately identifying survivors of sexual abuse without express consent.

Our process for child abuse claims is split into several key stages. This is to ensure that we have sufficient evidence to collect evidence for your claim, and can assemble it into a solid case with the best chance of success.

With us here at Farleys, these key stages are as follows:

• A free case assessment with one of our expert solicitors, so we can assess the likelihood of success for your claim. We appreciate that this initial conversation can be incredibly difficult, so we always make sure to prioritise your comfort and safety throughout.
• Allocation to a specialist who will handle your case. From this point onwards, your specialist solicitor will act as your main point of contact. That way, they can keep the details of your case confidential, and maintain your privacy.
• Collection of evidence. Arguably the most pivotal stage, this can also be the most complex and time consuming. Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may need to bring in outside experts, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. However, if this becomes necessary, then you can rely on us to be here to support you throughout.
• Tally of compensation amount. Many of the survivors we help here at Farleys tell us that their case isn’t about money – it’s about getting justice, and peace. Our specialist solicitors recognise this at Farleys, but equally we know that a settlement can help to provide you with valuable support in other areas of your life, and your future. For that reason alone, we take care to focus on securing you an amount that properly reflects the background of your case, and your current circumstances.
• Settling your claim. Once all the relevant evidence has been collected, we’ll be ready to bring your case against the person or party responsible. It’s worth us reiterating that most cases are resolved long before they go to court – but either way, you can trust us to be here to support you.

We will advise you on funding for your claim. We are often able to bring such cases on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis.

Some abuse victims will qualify for public funding. Farleys Solicitors holds a Legal Aid franchise in five of our offices and we can advise you as to whether you will qualify.