If you were hurt as a member of or by a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church, you have the right to seek out compensation for your losses. Sexual abuse in Seventh-Day Adventist Churches is not uncommon, but it is wrong, and you have the right to pursue fair compensation against those who hurt you.
At White Law PLLC, our Detroit sexual abuse lawyer, who has been named Law360’s 2022 Titans Of the Plaintiff’s Bar, takes pride in fighting for our clients’ rights to full and fair compensation in cases like this, and we can help you.
Explaining Sexual Abuse in Seventh-Day Adventist Churches
The Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church is a Christian-based church with members around the world. The organization is overseen by the General Conference, and more than 17 million people subscribe to the beliefs. Unfortunately, many have fallen victim to sexual abuse in Seventh-Day Adventist Churches, including due to the behaviors of:
- SDA pastors
- Teachers
- Elders
- Pathfinder leaders
- Others in a leadership position within the church
These individuals take advantage of others by using their position of trust to levy power over victims. Often, these victims were children who listened and sought guidance from these church leaders. In typical grooming fashion, many of these leaders took advantage of victims who were otherwise vulnerable, exposing them to years of pain and suffering.
In Some Cases, Churches Covered Up These Actions
There have been some claims that church leaders or other members who may have known about what was occurring did not take action to protect victims or report the claims. Since this church is noted for teaching obedience and silence, especially to children victims, many got away with the intense losses they caused to others.
Now, as adults, you may still have the right to seek legal guidance and support to hold those who hurt you accountable for their actions, and White Law PLLC can help.
Your Fight Is Our Fight
How Our Sexual Abuse Attorneys Can Help You
There is nothing we can do to erase what occurred or make any of it seem better from a physical or emotional standpoint, but we can work to hold those who did this accountable. One of the ways of doing so is seeking out financial damages for those who suffered to give them some of the financial support they need to get care and live their lives. If you are a victim in a case like this, let our attorneys offer help, including:
- Determining if you have a case: Our attorneys will openly speak to you about your rights and offer insight into what you may be able to do to fight back. Depending on what occurred, when it happened, and other factors related to the situation, we may be able to help you even if you suffered abuse years ago.
- Determine who is at fault: While in some cases it may seem as if just one party is at fault for the injuries you suffered, other items there are more at fault. Our goal is to determine who caused this or let this happen to you so they can be held accountable.
- Seek compensation: By proving your losses, we may be able to seek damages in a case like this, helping you recover at least some of the financial losses you have suffered as a result of this incident.
A key component of the work we do to support our clients is listening to them. That is, we can help you tell your story, gain insight into your legal rights, and gain support in this very difficult time without judgment or further pain. When you are the victim of sexual abuse in Seventh-Day Adventist Churches, you deserve to have a trusted attorney by your side to fight for your rights, so be sure to read our Frequently Asked Questions.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation for Your Losses
As your sexual abuse attorney, we can offer insight into what your case is worth based on the severity of it and the evidence available. A core component of this process is allowing our attorneys to learn what happened so we can create a plan for seeking fair compensation. Many times, we can factor in losses such as the following into your claim:
- Any medical expenses you suffered
- Wages you lost while recovering from injury
- Restoration of any damaged property
- Relocation expenses you may desire
- Support for the pain and suffering you have
- Compensation for mental health support you sought
These are some of the losses you may be entitled to, but there are often many more. At White Law PLLC, we will work aggressively to uncover all losses that impact you and help you value them so you can purchase compensation for them. Every situation is different, but in every situation, our legal team is ready to fight for your best outcome.
You Can Depend on Us to Protect Your Rights, Privacy, and Future
There is no doubt that this type of legal case can be worrisome for victims who may not want to be publicly hurt any further or who may not be sure what their rights are to privacy.
When you meet with our sexual abuse attorney for Seventh Day Adventist Church victims, we will provide you with guidance, insight, and support so you know what those rights are, and we will always protect your privacy throughout this matter. Let us pursue legal support for you when you may need it the most to recover from the losses you have endured, so read our testimonials to learn more.
We know how to get our clients the results they need in the toughest legal arenas.
Set Up a Free and Private Consultation to Discuss Your Case with Our Sexual Abuse Lawyers
At White Law PLLC, we have extensive experience fighting for victims of sexual abuse, including those who suffered sexual abuse in Seventh-Day Adventist Churches. You can seek out the help and guidance you need from an attorney who is passionate about helping victims get justice by contacting us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Reach out to our attorneys at White Law PLLC now to discuss the legal options available to you and start on the path to healing from your losses.
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