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Port Moody Sexual Abuse Lawyers


The impact of sexual abuse can be devastating and long-lasting. Survivors may experience feelings of shame, guilt, and anger. They may struggle with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as other mental health disorders.

Survivors of sexual abuse are also more likely than non-victims to develop alcoholism or substance use disorders. In an attempt to cope with their trauma, many survivors of sexual abuse engage in various modes of self-destructive behaviours. They are 13 times more likely to develop alcoholism and 26 times more likely to develop substance addictions than non-victims.

Sexual abuse is often perpetrated by people in positions of trust, authority, or dependency. Indeed, sexual predators might purposefully seek out employment or volunteer opportunities in settings that put them in closer proximity to potential targets. There, they can gain the trust of children, adolescents, or vulnerable people in their care in order to engage in sexual exploitation. They can also exert their authority to bully, threaten, or otherwise manipulate their targets into engaging in non-consensual sexual activities.

In some cases, the organization that employees or supervises known sexual abusers may choose to prioritize their institution’s reputation over the safety of the people it serves. If they willingly turn a blind eye to abuses taking place within their organization and fail to take action against the perpetrators of this crime, they could place even more targets in harm’s way.

Working with a Port Moody sexual abuse lawyer to pursue a civil claim for damages can be a powerful way for survivors to seek justice and compensation. Our sexual abuse lawyers serving Port Moody have decades of experience helping survivors understand their legal rights and options. If you are eligible to pursue a civil claim, our Port Moody sexual abuse lawyers may be able to help you recover the damages you a rightfully owed.

There are several types of damages that may be available to survivors of sexual abuse. These can include the costs of:

  • Psychological counseling
  • Psychiatric treatment
  • Prescription drugs
  • Other forms of therapy
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of earning potential
  • Reduced future earning capabilities
  • Loss of interdependent relationships
  • And possibly more

It is important to note that, in British Columbia, there is no statute of limitations on sexual abuse claims. This means that survivors can speak out against their abuser at any time, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred. To learn more about how our sexual abuse lawyers serving Port Moody may be able to provide you with support throughout this emotionally challenging process, contact us today and receive a free initial consultation on your case.

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If you are a survivor of sexual abuse in Port Moody, know that you are not alone. Our Port Moody sexual abuse lawyers are standing by to help you understand your legal rights and explain options for legal action that might be available to you.

Remember, it is never too late to speak out against your abuser. Contact our sexual abuse lawyers serving Port Moody to receive a free, confidential, no-obligation, initial consultation on your case.

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