St. Clair Shores Sexual Abuse Lawyer

The trauma of sexual abuse starts in the moment of abuse but does not stop there. Survivors are often affected long after the violence ends. But seeing abusers held accountable can make a difference in survivors’ lives and recovery. Justice matters–and every sexual abuse survivor deserves it. 

White Law PLLC is here to help sexual abuse survivors, and if you need us, you can count on a St. Clair personal injury lawyer from our team to fight for you. A St. Clair Shores sexual abuse lawyer will work to expose your abuser, forcing them to own their actions and compensate you for the devastation they have caused. When you partner with White Law PLLC, your case will not bounce from one attorney to another. You will know who your attorney is from the start of your case and will have their support and advocacy through its entirety. 

The Devastating Effects of Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse can affect victims in every area of their lives. There is the potential for physical, emotional, and psychological trauma, and this trauma often radiates, damaging survivor’s personal relationships and professional opportunities. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) includes the following (among others) in its list of possible effects of sexual abuse:

• Depression
• Flashbacks
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Self Harm
• Sleep Disorders
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Pregnancy
• Substance Abuse Disorder
• Panic Attacks
• Suicidal Tendencies

The Mayo Clinic acknowledges additional effects of sexual trauma, including a loss of sense of self-worth. For children, abusers are often people they know and trust, and these perpetrators “gaslight” their survivors, telling them the abuse is actually a form of love. Though they might know the abuse feels wrong, survivors lose faith in their own judgment, believing they are supposed to trust their abuser.

Survivors may also experience emotional dysregulation, losing the ability to control their emotions even in situations that carry only minor stress–this dysregulation can continue into adulthood. Some survivors move through life in a “depersonalized” state, as if they are watching their life unfold outside themselves, and others may feel as if they are moving through life in a sort of fog of unreality. Survivors deserve justice for this suffering, and a sexual abuse lawyer in St. Clair Shores, MI, is ready to fight for it.

Sexual Abuse Statistics

The Mayo Clinic references statistics on sexual abuse collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The disturbing numbers show:

• 27% of women and 4% of men have reported being victims of attempted rape or rape
• Almost 50% of women and 25% of men have experienced unwanted sexual contact–they were not penetrated but were touched in a sexual way
• Over 60,000 children experience sexual abuse every year

If you or your child has been a victim of sexual abuse, reach out for help from a sexual abuse attorney in St. Clair Shores. You can trust us to listen to your story, acknowledge your pain, and handle your case with care. We are on your side.

Sexual Abusers–Not Victims–Are to Blame

No matter what your abuser has told you, the abuse you have experienced is not your fault. Abusers are cowards and liars who hide behind secrecy and threats. They know what they are doing is wrong but try to avoid facing that truth by transferring their shame onto the victim.

Unfortunately, abusers lurk even in “safe” places–churches, schools, and families, but whatever your abuser’s identity, a St. Clair Shores sexual abuse attorney is prepared to fight for you. In recent years, the Michigan Attorney General has focused efforts on its Catholic Church Clergy Abuse investigation, exposing abusive clergy and cover-ups by the Catholic Church. We know how clergy abuse cases work–you can trust a clergy abuse lawyer from our team for compassionate but fierce representation that gets results.

RAINN’s statistics on perpetrators of sexual violence show 8 of 10 rapes are committed by someone the victim knows. Reporting abuse is scary enough, but when you have to accuse someone you know, the fear can be overwhelming. Your sex abuse attorney St. Clair Shores, MI, will be with you every step of the way, providing support, reminding you that you are not to blame, and demanding abuser accountability. 

We Provide Comprehensive Support

The team at White Law PLLC understands that pursuing a personal injury claim for sexual abuse comes with an emotional cost, but our experience shows that the benefits outweigh this cost. Fighting for justice can help you take major steps toward healing as you get the satisfaction of knowing you have exposed an abuser, preventing them from hurting others, and potentially inspiring other survivors to speak up for themselves and speak out against their abusers. We will also direct you to resources and support systems to help you through the process.

Your sexual abuse lawyer in St. Clair Shores will build a strong case supporting your claim. We know what evidence you need in a sex abuse lawsuit and will employ every resource to gather it. Our goal is to protect and uphold your rights as a survivor and see you justly compensated for your suffering.

Survivors often ask if they will have to testify in a sex abuse lawsuit. Your personal injury claim is part of a civil case, and our team will work to negotiate a settlement with your abuser’s representatives without having to go to court. If your case does go to trial and you need to testify, you will have your attorney’s steady presence right there with you. 

You Will Not Fight Alone

Abusers must pay for their disgraceful actions, and survivors deserve justice for the wrongs they have suffered. Our team fights for both outcomes–getting survivors justice by holding abusers accountable. When you partner with White Law PLLC, you will not fight alone. We are ready to work to secure compensation that acknowledges the pain you have endured and gives you financial access to opportunities supporting your recovery and stability.