Child Abuse
Society is much more aware of the risks to young people and numerous steps have been taken to protect children at school and elsewhere. However, this is relatively recent. Unfortunately earlier generations were not so well served by their elders, the consequence of which was that many children were abused, the majority of which appears to be whilst under the care of those where were thought to be trustworthy.
The abuse of children in these homes has come to the public's attention over the last 20 years, with many paedophiles being convicted for crimes perpetrated decades before. Whilst custodial sentences prevent paedophiles from repeating their crimes, this step alone does not help the victims, who may have been living with the horrors of their treatment for many years. Fortunately, the civil courts are available for victims of child abuse, to pursue compensation, for their suffering. Those claims may be against the abusers, direct, or as more commonly the case, against those who engaged the abuser. Where the claims have been against the abuser’s employer, the courts have had to consider the extent to which the law will make the employer responsible for the paedophile’s actions.
Compensation cannot erase the events of the past, but it can help to ensure that the victim has access to medical support, whenever they need it, for the rest of their lives.
At IBB improving the quality of life for our clients is essential. Whilst financial compensation can provide some recompense, an improvement in health, resulting in a happier life is equally important.
We act for children who have been victims of abuse. We also act for adults who were abused many years before.
It is frequently the case that victims are loathe to come forward, to identify paedophiles, There are many reasons for this. However, it is important that once victims decide they want to take action in consequence of their suffering, they do so as soon as possible. The reason this is set out in our note on Time Limits.
If you want to enquire about making a claim, please contact a member of our team on 01895 207 835 or 01895 207 295. Alternatively, you can send an email with your name and contact information and brief details as to the nature of the accident/clinical negligence and the injuries sustained to PI@ibblaw.co.uk and one of our team will be able to help you.
Society is much more aware of the risks to young people and numerous steps have been taken to protect children at school and elsewhere. However, this is relatively recent. Unfortunately earlier generations were not so well served by their elders, the consequence of which was that many children were abused, the majority of which appears to be whilst under the care of those where were thought to be trustworthy.
The abuse of children in these homes has come to the public's attention over the last 20 years, with many paedophiles being convicted for crimes perpetrated decades before. Whilst custodial sentences prevent paedophiles from repeating their crimes, this step alone does not help the victims, who may have been living with the horrors of their treatment for many years. Fortunately, the civil courts are available for victims of child abuse, to pursue compensation, for their suffering. Such compensation cannot erase the events of the past, but it can help to ensure that the victim has access to medical support, whenever they need it, for the rest of their lives.
At IBB improving the quality of life for our clients is essential. Whilst financial compensation can provide some recompense, an improvement in health, resulting in a happier life is equally important.
We act for children who have been victims of abuse. We also act for adults who were abused many years before.
It is frequently the case that victims are loathe to come forward, to identify paedophiles, There are many reasons for this. However, it is important that once victims decide they want to take action in consequence of their suffering, they do so as soon as possible. The reason this is set out in our note on Limitation.
