How to make a civil claim for sexual abuse

Laura Sylvester and Aideen McGarry in our Medical Negligence and Personal Injury team speaks about how you can bring a civil claim seeking compensation from the abuser in a sexual abuse case.  The civil claim often runs hand in hand with the criminal claim and it is possible to bring a civil claim even if the abuser hasn’t been charged or convicted in the criminal court. 

 

They outline how the limitation period can impact on a claim and the differences between claiming from an individual or an organisation.

 

Finally they talk about compensation for general damages and other losses like loss of earnings and treatment costs.