Jacoby & Meyers Abuse and Neglect Lawyers – Seeking Justice for Victims of Abuse and Neglect Since 1972
There are few experiences as heartbreaking as learning that your child is being abused or neglected by another adult. Tragically, many children are exploited sexually or physically by adults. Often the perpetrators of this abuse or neglect are well known to their victims and may include trusted friends, role models or even family members. When a child is a victim of sexual or physical abuse or neglect, it can result in devastating long-term physical and emotional consequences. Substantial counseling and therapy may be needed to deal with the deep emotional scars that can accompany the abuse of a child.
Perpetrators of abuse and neglect tend to target the most vulnerable member of our society which in addition to children includes the elderly and disabled. Victimization of the elderly may be physical, financial or mental and can result in devastating injuries and even wrongful death. The abuse or neglect of an elderly or disabled loved one may happen in an institutional setting, such as a nursing home abuse or be perpetrated by an in-home caregiver, neighbor or even family member. Ultimately, an elderly or disabled family member may be vulnerable to being victimized because it is difficult for the victim to articulate what is happening so that someone can intervene.
At Jacoby and Meyers, we have built our law practice on advocating for those who are the most vulnerable and may have limited resources to protect themselves from being victimized by others. Our abuse and neglect law firm has a deep commitment to seeking protection and justice for exploited, children, seniors and disabled adults. We are firmly committed to the principle that perpetrators of abuse and neglect should be punished and that victims should receive the substantial compensation they may need to deal with the deep psychic wounds and physical trauma that is off a product of sexual or physical abuse or neglect. It is all the more traumatic for many abuse and neglect victims that victimization they experience is often at the hands of those they trust implicitly and believe offer a safe haven.
Zealously Representing Children from Abuse and Neglect
Our committed team of child abuse and neglect attorneys has tenaciously advocated for the rights and protection of abused and neglected children since we were founded in 1972. Our experienced child abuse and neglect lawyers have handled many child abuse and neglect cases throughout the country with a goal of protecting children by removing them from an abusive or neglectful situation, preventing future abuse of the child and obtaining the maximum possible financial compensation so that the child can obtain the best possible counseling and psychological treatment to deal with the emotional harm that may be inflicted by a child abuser.
While it may be easy to believe that child abuse is something that happens to other people’s children and that it is a reasonably rare event. In actuality, there are over 3 million reports of child abuse and neglect every year involving more than 6 million children. A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds, and more than five children die per day from child abuse or neglect throughout the United States. It is even more tragic that the majority of children that suffer the worst abuse are the most vulnerable with almost eighty percent of child abuse victims being under the age of four.
If one wonders how child abuse and neglect can be so prevalent, the answer is partially revealed by the fact that ninety percent of all victimized children know their abuser. It is more difficult to come up with societal strategies for combating this widespread epidemic because child abuse is not constricted to any particular socioeconomic group, race, religion or gender. While the psychological and emotional toll caused by the abuse and neglect of children is hard to quantify, it is estimated that the financial costs exceeds $100 billion per year annually.
At Jacoby and Meyer, we understand the devastating impact that child abuse and neglect inflicts on our children, families and society. We represent child abuse and neglect victims throughout the United States, including children exposed to the following types of abuse:
- Sexual abuse involving members of the clergy
- Child molestation often at the hands of teachers, coaches, youth activity coordinators and other trusted figures
- Rapes and sexual assaults involving minors
- Sexual or physical abuse and/or neglect committed by babysitters or other caretakers
- Abuse or neglect committed by family members or friends of the family
- Crimes against children that are not properly supervised by organizations like daycare or youth facilities
Physical & Sexual Abuse or Neglect of Children Has Devastating Long-Term Consequences
Unfortunately, these are only a few examples of the types of abuse and neglect of children that we see frequently. Because of our law firm’s long history and commitment to protecting children, we are well equipped to carefully investigate and tenaciously pursue justice on behalf of children that are victimized. The long-term psychological effects and emotional harm inflicted on victims of physical and sexual abuse are well documented including the following:
- 80% of those over the age of 21 that experienced abuse as a child exhibit some sort of psychological disorder and exhibit many problems, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicide attempts.
- 14% of men and 36% of women in prisons report being abused as children.
- Children who are victims of abuse or neglect are 59% more likely to commit a criminal offense as a juvenile.
- Child abuse and neglect victims are 30% more likely to commit a violent crime.
Child abuse and neglect has been linked by multiples studies to a wide range of additional long-term psychological disorders and self-destructive behavior patterns, including but not limited to depression, rage, suicide, drug use, alcohol abuse, dissociative disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and reactive attachment disorder. Long-term effects of abuse and neglect also include a 25% increased risk of poor academic performance, teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse and juvenile delinquency. Two-thirds of those in drug treatment programs indicate that they were the victims of child abuse or neglect.
If you or a loved one is the victim of abuse or neglect whether a child, elderly family member or disabled adult, our experienced and dedicated abuse and neglect attorneys understand the enormous emotional, physical and financial consequences of being the victims of physical or sexual abuse or neglect. Our compassionate team of abuse and neglect lawyers treats each of our clients with respect, dedication and personalized attention. We know that abuse and neglect victims may need costly long-term medical treatment and counseling so we build the strongest possible litigation strategy so that we can help our clients heal and move past their abuse or neglect.
Jacoby & Meyers Are Your Abuse and Neglect Lawyers
The committed and caring team of abuse and neglect attorneys at Jacoby and Meyers Law Offices understand that the psychological damage perpetrated by those who abuse and neglect others can be substantial and long-term. We represent victims of abuse and neglect with the empathy and compassion necessary to protect our clients from being victimized again during litigation of their abuse or neglect claim. Our abuse and neglect law firm is known for thorough investigation of the facts, innovative litigation strategies, effective negotiation, compelling pleadings and moving papers and tenacious advocacy. We are often able to work out a settlement through alternate dispute resolution in arbitration, negotiation or mediation to protect an accident victim from the litigation process.
Jacoby & Meyers has become synonymous with representing injury victims; we urge you to contact us to learn why. We offer a free consultation so contact us to obtain a confidential evaluation of your abuse and neglect claim. We have offices nationwide, including Southern California, New York, Alabama, Florida, and Arizona so call us at 1-800-411-4LAW to see how we can help.
