A middle school girl with special needs was sexually assaulted and raped on a school bus by other students. However, the bus driver didn’t intervene, nor did he report the assaults to anyone in the department of education.
About Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is devastating. This is especially true when abusers take the form of a trusted person like a mentor, teacher, or caregiver. It can take a lifetime to mend the emotional and mental pain after sexual abuse. This is why The Michael Brady Lynch Firm is dedicated to helping victims of sexual abuse receive civil justice. Someone in a position of authority should have protected you, and we will hold he or she accountable.
Disabled Girl Assaulted
The disabled girl experienced near daily abuse last year in a Georgia school district. Since birth, the girl suffers from physical and mental disabilities since birth and has trouble interacting and communicating with others. The students took advantage of this by groping the girl’s breasts before escalating to raping the girl.
The bus is equipped with a wide-safety mirror as well as audio and video surveillance so the bus driver can monitor behavior on the bus, which is only 3 or 4 rows of seats. Yet, the driver didn’t report the assaults. Then, the boys on the bus raped the girl. The district fired the driver.
The mother discovered the abuse and took her daughter to receive medical care. A physician confirmed the rape. Now, the nonverbal daughter is experiencing severe emotional distress and is suing the school district.
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Survivors of sexual abuse can file civil suits against perpetrators and other responsible parties, regardless of the outcome or existence of a criminal prosecution. Civil lawsuits can help a survivor seek monetary damages. This compensation can never change the abuse suffered but can help rebuild a life.
Plus, a civil suit can deter future abuse. This is why it is important if you or a loved one was the victim of sexual abuse to contact The Michael Brady Lynch Firm. We will provide a free consultation and instruct of any avenues available to you for civil litigation.