Sexual Abuse Lawyer

1 00:00:03.700 --> 00:00:08.517 We have handled sexual abuse cases involving kids 2 00:00:09.014 --> 00:00:13.250 who have been caught in the child protective services framework 3 00:00:13.529 --> 00:00:15.950 and have suffered sexual abuse. 4 00:00:16.330 --> 00:00:20.215 We've covered cases where kids have been abused at school, 5 00:00:20.415 --> 00:00:24.057 and we've handled cases of adults who have been sexually abused, 6 00:00:24.114 --> 00:00:26.575 even up into nursing home facilities. 7 00:00:27.240 --> 00:00:34.199 We have a vast spectrum of experience with the kinds of sexual abuse 8 00:00:34.267 --> 00:00:36.300 that people suffer from. 9 00:00:36.683 --> 00:00:42.958 The first thing to know when you know that you're a victim of sexual abuse 10 00:00:43.243 --> 00:00:45.067 is that you're not alone 11 00:00:45.409 --> 00:00:50.375 and that your voice is probably the most important tool 12 00:00:50.567 --> 00:00:54.900 and weapon to stop sexual abuse from happening to anyone else. 13 00:00:55.558 --> 00:00:58.540 If we can get folks who will speak out 14 00:00:58.570 --> 00:01:03.340 and speak to an attorney, then at least the wheels are in motion 15 00:01:03.375 --> 00:01:08.442 to try and stop that cycle of violence that happens from sexual abuse. 16 00:01:08.880 --> 00:01:12.225 When working with Cochran Douglas on a sex abuse related case, 17 00:01:12.300 --> 00:01:14.342 you can expect the utmost respect 18 00:01:15.160 --> 00:01:18.192 put forward to you and your specific situation. 19 00:01:18.550 --> 00:01:21.217 We understand that these cases are extremely tasking. 20 00:01:21.883 --> 00:01:23.920 It takes a certain level of bravery 21 00:01:23.950 --> 00:01:28.100 to bring these types of cases, and we'll promise to work with you 22 00:01:28.130 --> 00:01:31.044 and make sure that your privacy is maintained, 23 00:01:31.244 --> 00:01:32.780 that your goals are reached, 24 00:01:32.810 --> 00:01:36.010 and that you have the confidence to move forward 25 00:01:36.075 --> 00:01:38.058 and get your life back on track. 26 00:01:38.120 --> 00:01:39.664 When working on a sexual abuse case, 27 00:01:39.675 --> 00:01:42.675 one of the most common questions that we receive is, 28 00:01:42.700 --> 00:01:44.458 "Is it too late for me to bring a case?" 29 00:01:44.570 --> 00:01:45.780 In Washington state, 30 00:01:45.810 --> 00:01:48.843 there's favorable case law and very favorable statutes 31 00:01:48.942 --> 00:01:51.575 that help protect victims and their ability to bring cases 32 00:01:52.383 --> 00:01:54.875 years after the abuse occurred. 33 00:01:55.850 --> 00:01:57.325 That's why you need an experienced attorney 34 00:01:57.358 --> 00:02:00.450 like the ones here at Cochran Douglas, who can evaluate the circumstances 35 00:02:00.500 --> 00:02:02.850 of where it occurred, when, by who 36 00:02:03.558 --> 00:02:05.683 in order to properly answer that question 37 00:02:05.867 --> 00:02:08.100 as to whether a case can in fact be brought.