When a child is harmed by someone who was supposed to protect them, the consequences reach far beyond the physical injuries. Civil lawsuits give families the power to hold abusers, negligent institutions, and complicit organizations financially accountable. Phoong Law represents child abuse survivors and their families across California, Nevada, and Texas with compassion, confidentiality, and unwavering determination. You pay nothing unless we win.
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A civil lawsuit for child abuse is entirely separate from criminal prosecution. It empowers families to seek financial accountability from every person and organization responsible for the harm. Understanding the process helps you take the right steps at the right time.
Civil claims do not require a criminal conviction. You can pursue a civil lawsuit even if the abuser was never charged or was acquitted. The standard of proof in civil court is lower, and the focus is on obtaining compensation for the child rather than criminal punishment.
Extended filing deadlines protect child survivors. California allows child sexual abuse survivors to file civil claims until age 40 (or within 5 years of discovering related psychological injuries). Nevada provides until age 38 for childhood sexual abuse claims. Texas allows survivors to file until age 33 for childhood sexual abuse. These extended windows exist because many survivors do not fully understand what happened to them until years later.
Institutions can be held accountable. Schools, daycares, churches, foster care agencies, youth sports organizations, and other institutions have a legal duty to protect children. When they fail to screen employees, ignore warning signs, or cover up abuse, they can be held financially liable alongside the abuser.
Damages go beyond medical expenses. Families can recover compensation for therapy and counseling, educational disruption, emotional distress, pain and suffering, future treatment costs, and loss of childhood experiences. Punitive damages may also apply when conduct is especially egregious.
Your child’s privacy is protected. Courts routinely allow minors to be identified by initials or pseudonyms in legal filings. At Phoong Law, we handle every child abuse case with the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
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Minors are identified by initials or pseudonyms in all filings. We safeguard your child’s identity and dignity throughout the entire process.
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Civil claims operate independently from the criminal justice system. You can seek compensation regardless of whether charges were filed.
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Our attorneys handle your case on contingency. Your family pays nothing out of pocket at any point unless we recover compensation.
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We pursue every responsible party, from the individual abuser to the organizations that enabled or failed to prevent the harm.
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Teachers, aides, and daycare staff who harm children violate both their duty of care and the law. Schools and daycare operators that fail to supervise share liability.
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Religious institutions that shield abusers, transfer offenders between locations, or ignore complaints bear direct responsibility for the ongoing harm to children.
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Foster parents and group home operators who abuse children in their care can be held liable, along with the agencies that placed children in unsafe environments.
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Coaches, trainers, and camp counselors in positions of trust who abuse minors create liability for themselves and the organizations that employed them.
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Healthcare providers and professional caregivers who exploit vulnerable children face both civil liability and potential claims against the facilities that hired them.
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When a parent, relative, or household member abuses or severely neglects a child, civil claims can provide funds for the child’s therapy, medical care, and long term recovery.
Use our free tools to get a preliminary estimate of your case value and check your filing deadline.
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Get a quick estimate of what your child abuse case might be worth based on your injuries and damages.
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Child abuse civil claims have specific filing deadlines that vary by state and the age of the survivor. Use this tool to check how much time you have to pursue legal action.
Cases involving harm to children require not only legal expertise but also genuine compassion. Attorney Anh Phoong founded her firm to give a voice to those who cannot fight for themselves, and child abuse cases represent some of the most important work her team does.
With 13 offices across California, Nevada, and Texas and more than $300 million recovered for clients, Anh’s team works alongside child psychologists, forensic investigators, and victim advocates to build cases that stand up in court. They pursue every responsible party, from individual abusers to the institutions that looked the other way. Over 10,000 cases won and a 4.8 star rating reflect their dedication to the families they serve.
Every consultation is free, strictly confidential, available 24/7, and offered in multiple languages. Anh’s team takes child abuse cases on contingency, meaning your family pays nothing unless they win. Protecting your child’s future starts with a single call.
Child abuse reporting laws, mandatory reporter requirements, and civil claim deadlines vary by state. A local Phoong Law attorney knows the specific protections and legal options available for families in your area. Choose your location below.
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Every conversation is confidential. Every consultation is free. If your child has been harmed, contact your nearest Phoong Law office today. We will listen, we will believe you, and we will fight to protect your child’s future.
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