{"id":1151,"date":"2020-01-31T21:22:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T21:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kreizerla.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1151"},"modified":"2023-02-21T18:33:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T18:33:22","slug":"sexual-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kreizerlaw.com\/practice-areas\/sexual-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual Abuse Attorneys New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1151\" class=\"elementor elementor-1151\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-333d4963 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"333d4963\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-762f1887\" data-id=\"762f1887\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20219a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"20219a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/kreizerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sexual-Abuse-Lawyers-NJ-NY--scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1292\" alt=\"Sexual Abuse Lawyers NJ &amp; NY\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kreizerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sexual-Abuse-Lawyers-NJ-NY--scaled.jpg 336w, https:\/\/kreizerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Sexual-Abuse-Lawyers-NJ-NY--scaled-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca483b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ca483b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In recent years, thousands of survivors of sexual abuse have come forward, shining a light on decades of abuse within public entities or institutions such as churches, schools, and other organizations. This abuse is especially disturbing because churches, synagogues, schools, and other community centers are places where children should be <em>protected and not preyed upon<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the abuse itself, extensive cover-ups have greatly contributed to the unfathomable emotional and physical damage suffered by tens-of-thousands of victims. It\u2019s time that justice is served.<\/p>\n<h2>Know It Is <em>Not<\/em> Your Fault. You Are Not Alone. <br>We Are Here To Help.<\/h2>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p>Kreizer Law is here to help you get the justice you deserve.&nbsp; We have a deep understanding of the emotional complexities surrounding these cases, and we are here to help you get justice, begin healing, and obtain the compensation you deserve.<\/p>\n<p>With the passing of new laws in both New York and New Jersey, victims have more rights and options than ever before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today at&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"tel:+17327979961\"><span style=\"font-size: 21px; white-space: nowrap;\">1\u2011(800)-4-JUSTICE<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00ae<\/span><\/span><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">for a free and completely confidential consultation about your case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Boy Scouts of America Sexual Abuse<\/b><\/h2>\n<div><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For decades, sexual abuse has been perpetrated within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Thousands of victims have come forward and lawsuits have been filed, forcing the BSA into bankruptcy. Now is your opportunity to hold the BSA accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On February 18, 2020, the BSA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a result of lawsuits brought by survivors of childhood sexual abuse against the organization.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During bankruptcy, the Scouts may be forced to compensate sexual abuse survivors from around the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experienced sexual abuse while a participating member of the Boy Scouts of America, contact us for a confidential discussion of your legal options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>New York Child Victims Act<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>On February 14, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Child Victims Act, extending the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse. The New York Child Victims Act includes the following reforms for the protection of victims suffering from these heinous crimes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Survivors now have until age 55 to sue abusers and complicit institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Victims of child sexual abuse now have a one-year window to sue abusers and institutions regardless of age and when the abuse occurred. This window opened on August 14, 2019, and closes on August 13, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>People who previously filed a claim that was dismissed due to the statute of limitations can again refile their claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>New Jersey Child Victims Act<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed New Jersey\u2019s Child Victims Act, Bill S-477, into law on May 13, 2019, protecting victims of child sexual abuse.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Victims in New Jersey now have a <em>two-year <\/em>window to report child sexual abuse, regardless of when the abuse occurred. This window opened on December 1, 2019, and will close on December 1, 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Adult survivors of sexual abuse have until age 55, or seven years after discovering the cause of their injuries, whichever is later.<\/li>\n<li>The statute of limitations on these cases has been increased from two years after discovery to seven years.<\/li>\n<li>Immunity for non-profit organizations and public entities removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you have been abused by a clergy member or any other member of the community, whether recently or decades ago, we can help you determine how to proceed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>At Kreizer Law, we are advocates for sexual abuse survivors. Public entities and institutions, whether they be churches, schools or other organizations are places where children should be protected. When members of these public entities or institutions, or any individual in a position of power use that power to target and abuse vulnerable children, they should be held accountable for their actions, even if those actions occurred decades earlier.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you have been abused, know that you are not alone. Sexual abuse is a nationwide problem with thousands of victims. Sexual abuse of any nature is extremely damaging to a young person and often affects their psychological development. Most victims suffer from this trauma for a lifetime, a primary factor in driving NY and NJ to pass these new laws. There is no time stamp on the suffering endured by a victim of child sexual abuse, and the same should apply to their abusers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>If You Choose To Come Forward-<br>We Can Help<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Kreizer Law, our compassionate legal team will be with you from start to finish. We are advocates for survivors of child sexual abuse, and we want to ensure that your voice is heard. Your attorney will listen to the details of your case to determine the best legal strategy, and we will ensure that you fully understand your rights and options before moving forward. We are committed to helping you restore your physical, emotional, and financial health.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survivors of sexual abuse who choose to come forward show extraordinary courage in doing so. Reporting any kind of sexual abuse can prevent a future victim from enduring the same pain. In turn, we feel it is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">responsibility to ensure that survivor\u2019s voices are heard and that they receive the justice they deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/kreizerlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/New-Jersey-New-York-Clergy-and-Sexual-Abuse-Lawyers-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"New Jersey &amp; New York Clergy and Sexual Abuse Lawyers\" width=\"215\" height=\"153\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will advocate on your behalf, analyze the d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etails of your case, gather substantiating evidence, and position you for the most favorable outcome possible so that you can focus on healing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>Contact Kreizer Law Today<\/h2>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p>Contact our Trial Lawyers at Kreizer Law. Any information you provide is entirely private and confidential, and all details of your case will be handled with the utmost respect for your privacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Contact us today at&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"tel:+17327979961\"><span style=\"font-size: 21px; white-space: nowrap;\">1\u2011(800)-4-JUSTICE<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00ae<\/span><\/span><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;for a free and confidential consultation about your case.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, thousands of survivors of sexual abuse have come forward, shining a light on decades of abuse within public entities or institutions such as churches, schools, and other organizations. 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