Clergy Abuse Lawsuits

The sex abuse lawyers with National Injury Help are standing by to help victims abused by people trusted with authority. Whether the accused is a clergy, Boy Scout leaders, school officials or nursing home personnel, complaints of sexual abuse must be taken seriously. In addition to that, the National Injury Help lawyers are here to comfort the victims as they come forward, and to help them get the justice and compensation they deserve. The Scope of the Problem The problem of sexual abuse by those in authority has long been one of societies worst kept secrets. Institutions accustomed to enjoying the unquestioned trust of the public have suddenly found their own organizations in headlines they’d rather not see. It’s estimated that as many as 8,000 Boy Scout leaders have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. Roughly 10,000 clergy have been credibly accused of sexually abusing children entrusted in their care. What “Credibly Accused” Means Even though there’s no