Child sex abuse victims in New York – who want to file a lawsuit against their abusers – are breathing a sigh of relief.
And here’s why:
The child victims act — which finally passed in 20-19… Extended the statute of limitations for pursuing child sex abuse cases. For those over the age of 55, it lifted the statute of limitations temporarily. The act gave those survivors a one-year grace period to come forward and file a civil case against their abuser, and any related institutions.
The grace period was set to expire in August… But because of the Covid-19 outbreak, courts were closed and new lawsuits were banned. Victims feared they would be shut out of taking legal action. Thankfully, the state of New York has now extended the deadline, 5 months, until February 20-21, 2021.
But the clock is still ticking – and time is of the essence.
If you were sexually abused as a child in New York, and have never pursued a case, don’t wait. Call the Long Island personal injury offices of Alonso Krangle.
I was involved in an accident and needed a good Personal Injury Attorney. A friend referred me to David Krangle of Alonso Krangle LLP. After my initial phone conversation with David, I was confident that I found the right Attorney. David was not only extremely thorough, he kept me updated on every stage of my case. Most importantly, he was always available for questions and followed-up promptly. In most cases, the same day. Since there was a 3-hour time zone difference, I was very appreciative from a client stand point.
With his expertise and guidance, I had a successful outcome. I felt very fortunate that David and his wonderful staff represented me.
If you ever find yourself in need of expert legal advice and guidance. I highly recommend you contact David Krangle of Alonso Krangle LLP. You’ll be in good hands!