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On Wednesday, August 14th, New York will open a one-year,
one-time-only period where victims can file lawsuits against
their abusers and the institutions that harbored them, regardless of
how long ago the abuse took place, and even if the statute of
limitations is long expired. This window of opportunity is short, and
may never come again.
If you were abused in New
York, this one-year window of opportunity is a potential chance at
justice.
Make no mistake, the litigation process can be long and difficult.
However, if you want to move forward with a lawsuit against your
abuser and those who enabled him or her, DO NOT
WAIT! You should contact an attorney you trust ASAP. Not sure
if you want to sue? Contact a lawyer for guidance.
Personal injury cases are handled on what is called a contingency
basis: that is, the lawyer is paid out of the recovery. You will not
have to lay out a dime for the attorney up front. If the attorney does
not secure a settlement or judgment for you, the lawyer gets
nothing.
How do you find an attorney? We recommend that you contact SNAP, or one of
the NY
SNAP Leaders for recommendations. The most important part of
selecting an attorney is finding someone you trust, and SNAP leaders
can help you find and research attorneys so you can determine who is
the best fit for you.
But whatever you do, DO NOT
WAIT! There may not be another such chance in your
lifetime.
Your friends at SNAP
http://www.snapnetwork.org/
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