Nagel Rice LLP is trusted by survivors across New York and New Jersey because we provide steady guidance, compassionate support, and strong advocacy against individuals and institutions that enabled abuse. Our team has decades of experience standing up to powerful organizations and helping survivors secure meaningful justice and compensation.
Why Choose Us?
- Decades of experience representing child abuse survivors
- Multi-million dollar results for victims across the tri-state area
- Proven success against institutions including churches, schools, and national organizations
- Trauma-informed legal support with private, confidential consultations
- No fees unless we win your case
- Offices serving clients throughout New Jersey and New York
Child Abuse Survivor Lawyers in New York and New Jersey
Surviving child sexual abuse is one of the most painful and life-altering experiences any person can endure. Many survivors face years of emotional distress, trust issues, depression, anxiety, and long-term psychological harm. When the abuser is a trusted adult such as a priest, teacher, scout leader, coach, or family acquaintance, the impact can be even more devastating.
Nagel Rice LLP represents survivors throughout New York and New Jersey by holding responsible individuals and institutions accountable. Our team has handled cases against major organizations, including religious institutions, youth organizations, private schools, and other entities that failed to protect children.
What Is a Civil Child Sexual Abuse Claim?
A civil child sexual abuse claim is a lawsuit seeking financial compensation from an abuser or the institution that enabled or ignored the abuse. These claims are separate from criminal prosecutions and allow survivors to pursue justice even years after the abuse occurred.
How civil child abuse claims work
A civil claim typically seeks compensation for:
- Emotional and psychological harm
- Therapy and treatment costs
- Lost income related to trauma
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Civil suits also help expose institutional wrongdoing and prevent future harm to other children.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Child Sexual Abuse?
Many abuse cases involve more than one responsible party. Civil claims can be brought against both the perpetrator and the institutions that allowed the abuse to occur.
Potential liable parties include:
- Priests, ministers, or religious leaders
- Teachers, coaches, or school personnel
- Boy Scout leaders or youth program volunteers
- Camp counselors or recreational staff
- Family acquaintances or neighbors
- Institutions that ignored complaints or hid allegations
- Organizations that failed to supervise employees or volunteers
Nagel Rice LLP has successfully challenged large institutions with long histories of shielding offenders, including the Boy Scouts of America and the Roman Catholic Church.
What Has Nagel Rice LLP Achieved for Child Abuse Survivors?
Our firm has represented survivors for more than three decades and has secured some of the largest settlements in the tri-state area. We have repeatedly taken on powerful and well-funded organizations, forcing transparency, accountability, and meaningful compensation.
Recent case example
Nagel Rice LLP represented three survivors in a major civil case against the Boy Scouts of America. After four days of trial, the matter resolved through a settlement, reinforcing the importance of holding institutions accountable for past misconduct.
How Have the Statutes of Limitations Changed in NY and NJ?
Both New York and New Jersey have expanded the filing deadlines for childhood sexual abuse claims, giving survivors significantly more time to pursue justice.
New Jersey statute of limitations
Under New Jersey law, adults who were abused as children may file a civil claim:
- Until age 55, or seven years after discovering the connection between their injuries and the abuse
This extended deadline recognizes the time survivors often need before they are ready to come forward.
New York statute of limitations
New York now allows survivors to file civil child sexual abuse claims up to:
- Age 55
The state also created a temporary window allowing previously time-barred cases to move forward, giving many survivors a meaningful opportunity to seek justice.
Why Work With Nagel Rice LLP for a Child Sexual Abuse Case?
Pursuing a civil claim can feel overwhelming, especially when powerful institutions try to minimize responsibility. Survivors need steady support, trauma-informed guidance, and a firm with the resources to challenge well-funded defense teams.
How we support survivors
Nagel Rice LLP provides:
- A compassionate, private environment for discussing your experience
- Assistance handling all legal aspects so you can focus on healing
- Thorough investigation of institutional conduct and reporting failures
- Skilled negotiation and courtroom advocacy
- A commitment to securing the maximum compensation available
- No attorney fees unless we win your case
We understand the complexities survivors face and work to protect your privacy and dignity throughout the legal process.
Contact Our Child Abuse Survivor Lawyers in NY and NJ
If you or a loved one suffered childhood sexual abuse, you are not alone and you have legal options. Nagel Rice LLP is ready to support you, listen to your story, and guide you through the process of seeking justice against individuals and institutions responsible for your harm. Contact our team for a confidential consultation.