We place our trust in people who work and volunteer at places that look after the children. Although most workers and volunteers do just that, abusers can use their position of authority to abuse children.
If you or your child was abused by someone who was supposed to be taking care of you, we can help you claim compensation and get the right support. Contact our team of solicitors to start your claim.
Our specialist child abuse lawyers have been helping abuse survivors for almost two decades and approach every case with sensitivity, support, and the utmost confidentiality.
It's perfectly normal to have doubts about making a compensation claim, with worries about facing an abuser in court. In our experience, most claims are settled out of court, and we’ll work hard to achieve an out-of-court settlement in your case. If you do have to appear in court, we'll represent and support you at every step of the way.
Who can Irwin Mitchell help me claim against?
We’ve helped people who’ve been abused in a number of different sports clubs or youth organisations. This includes:
- Football clubs
- Tennis clubs
- Swimming clubs
- Athletic clubs
- Scouts
- Beavers
- Brownies
- Cadets.
If you or a loved one was abused in a club or organisation not listed, contact our understanding team to see if you can make a claim.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your abuse claim?
We understand that talking about abuse that happened to you may seem daunting, and you may be put off from making a compensation claim. In situations like this, it helps to have the experts on your side – someone with experience in making successful claims, who can support you every step of the way.
We’ve years of experience helping clients who’ve experienced abuse as children, so you can trust us to give you the dedicated support that you need.
Our child abuse lawyers are recognised as leaders in their field. Some of our specialist solicitors help lead the legal industry in its approach to child abuse cases:
- Richard Sweetman coordinates the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers' Special Interest Group on Child Abuse
- Luke Daniels is on The Association of Child Abuse Lawyers' Executive Committee and is a Panel Member.
During your claim, we’ll allocate you a dedicated Support and Rehabilitation Coordinator. They’re trained clinical experts who’ll be able to help you get the support you need. They’ll also be there after your claim is settled, making sure you're fully supported.
When you receive your compensation, our Asset Management team of financial experts will there to help you with investing and managing the money. This’ll help make sure the money is there when you need it.
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