Baltimore Sexual Abuse Lawyers

Many survivors find it easier to speak with our attorneys before reporting sexual abuse to an institution or law enforcement. Our legal team offers support to Baltimore survivors and can help pinpoint when the abuse began, along with identifying early warning signs that may have been overlooked, and can also help you pursue legal action to recover compensation and hold the abuser or organization accountable.

At Kayla’s Survivors, our sexual abuse lawyers have recovered over $1 billion for survivors. If you are a survivor of sex abuse and have a potential case, call (800) 509-9747 or get help online from our legal team.

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Compensation Available to Baltimore Sex Abuse Survivors

To recover compensation, victims must provide evidence of damages. Our lawyers help survivors document both economic and non-economic losses, and where appropriate, pursue punitive damages for egregious misconduct.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are tangible, documented financial losses related to the abuse. These may include:

• Medical expenses: Costs for hospital visits, emergency care, surgeries, or follow-up treatment related to physical injuries.
• Mental health treatment: Ongoing therapy, counseling, medication, or psychiatric care.
• Lost income or reduced earning capacity: If the abuse led to job loss, inability to work, or a long-term reduction in professional opportunities.
• Out-of-pocket costs: Travel to medical appointments, relocation expenses, or other abuse-related costs.

Our attorneys work with survivors to gather records, receipts, and expert opinions that clearly demonstrate these losses.

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate for the personal, emotional, and psychological harm suffered. These are often more subjective but can be just as significant. They may include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Damage to personal relationships
• Mental health disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression caused by the abuse

While these damages don’t have a set dollar amount, expert witness testimony and personal impact statements can help communicate the depth of the harm to a judge or jury. Our legal team is experienced in documenting both economic and non-economic damages to ensure that survivors receive the fullest compensation available under Maryland law.

Pursuing Punitive Damages

Punitive damages may be awarded in cases involving institutions—like churches, schools, or youth organizations—that showed extreme negligence in allowing abuse to occur. These damages are intended to punish and deter reckless or willful conduct.

Limits on Damages

Maryland’s Child Victims Act of 2023 eliminated the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse whose filing deadlines had expired. It also increased the cap for non-economic damages in those cases to $1.5 million (Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 5-117(c)).

For adult survivors, the cap on non-economic damages remains $935,000 under § 11-108(b)(2). As legal challenges to the CVA move through the courts, our attorneys will keep you informed about any developments that may affect your case.

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Get Help From The Baltimore Sexual Abuse Lawyers at Kayla’s Survivors

If you or someone you care about has suffered from sexual abuse or assault in Baltimore or surroundings areas, help is available and you may be eligible to recover compensation. The Baltimore sexual abuse attorneys at Kayla’s Survivors can help you understand your legal options. Get started by calling (800) 509-9747 or tell us about your case online. Our legal team is here to listen and provide support.

At Kayla’s Survivors, our law firm has helped recover over $1 billion in compensation for survivors as a result of settlements and verdicts.