Sexually Abused as Children Attorney
Connecticut is one of the most progressive states in the nation when it comes to the legal rights of sexual abuse victims. The state recognizes that, in order to cope with the horror of what happened to them, many children who are sexually abused repress these memories until later in life when they are better equipped to deal with the powerful emotions associated with sexual abuse.
In Connecticut, people age 48 and younger who were sexually abused as children can file civil lawsuits against the responsible party or parties.
Standing Up for Victims of Sexual Abuse
The attorneys at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC, are dedicated to standing up for the rights of the vulnerable and powerless, and no one is more vulnerable than an innocent child.
We have obtained significant financial compensation for victims of sexual abuse and assault in cases involving clients who were abused as children by:
- Teachers
- Clergy, lay ministers or church volunteers
- Relatives
- Neighbors
- Scout leaders
- Day care providers
- Health care professionals
We have also represented clients who were victims of sexual abuse at residential schools, camps and therapeutic treatment programs.
A Step in the Healing Process
The consequences of sexual abuse can last a lifetime, making it difficult for a victim to establish and maintain loving relationships or even to hold a job. Over the years, our clients have taught us that taking legal action against abusers can be an important step in the healing process. The justice achieved in the resolution of these cases can help people who were abused move on with their lives.
If you or a family member is a victim of sexual abuse, please contact our law firm as soon as possible to arrange a free and confidential consultation and case evaluation. In some instances, we can take swift legal action to prevent the abuser from harming others even before your case is resolved. For example, we successfully sought license suspension for a junior high teacher who abused our client, one of the teacher's students.
From offices in Bridgeport, Stamford, Danbury and New Haven, Connecticut, our personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers represent clients throughout the state.
Case Results
Koskoff Attorneys Sean McElligott and Josh Koskoff Win $6.5 million Verdict Against Danbury Hospital
A jury Thursday found Danbury Hospital negligent in the 2006 death of a Newtown furniture mover...
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Koskoff Attorney Antonio Ponvert Wins $41.7 million Verdict for his Client
Conn. student disabled on school trip wins $41.7M...
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KK&B Attorneys Win Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict in CT
A Norwalk couple was awarded $58.6 million Wednesday, a record for a single incident of medical malpractice in Connecticut, in a case involving an obstetrician accused of waiting too long to perform a cesarean section and a boy who has cerebral palsy...
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In the News
Koskoff Lawyers Handling Part of Michael Jackson Family Lawsuit
Koskoff Attorney Sean McElligott interviewed about $6.5 million verdict against Danbury Hospital
Attorney Josh Koskoff on product liability and guns
Attorney Josh Koskoff interviewed about suicide and suicide prevention on WATR
A mother feels outrage Parent objects to girl's death being used to explain theft
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder ranked Tier One in the US News & World Report
U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® has listed the Connecticut-based law firm of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder as “tier one” in its 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings.
Community Involvement
Firm Sponsors Reel Law film series
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder is pleased to sponsor the Reel Law film series at The Bijou Theatre in downtown Bridgeport. The next film is The Verdict on Thursday, May 9. Click
here for more information and to view the full schedule of movies and dates, or visit us on
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Koskoff Attorney Richard Bieder speaks to Rotary Club about 9-11 and Trial Lawyers Care
Vin Simko introduced Attorney Richard Bieder, of Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, a firm nationally known for representing individual and class action cases resulting from mass disasters, consumer rights, personal injuries, commercial fraud and misrepresentation and other matters.
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Firm Donates $100,000 to Hospital
Attorney Chris Bernard of
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder said his firm has donated $100,000 to Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. The funds have covered the cost of specialized medical equipment...
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