Justin Dale
Starting and Ending a Clergy Sexual Abuse Case
Washington was one of the first jurisdictions in the nation to abolish the statute of limitations in these cases, if the victim was under 16 at the time of the abuse. Lawmakers also extended the SOL in most other sexual abuse cases. The statute of limitations, which cuts off a victim’s right to obtain… Read More »
Can You Sue If You Were Sexually Abused As A Child Years Ago?
Sexual abuse is a traumatic experience that can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental and emotional well-being long into adulthood. Survivors of childhood sexual abuse often struggle with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among other consequences. Many people may not be aware of their legal options for seeking justice and compensation for… Read More »
How To Prove The Other Driver Was Drunk?
Every year, drunk driving causes thousands of serious accidents and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 32 Americans die in drunk-driving crashes every single day. If you have been involved in an accident caused by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important… Read More »
Signs Of Clergy Abuse To Watch Out For In Children
As parents, we are responsible for protecting our children from all forms of harm, including clergy abuse. Unfortunately, clergy abuse is a growing problem in our society, and it is essential to know the warning signs so that you can take action if necessary. According to an annual report by the U.S. Conference of… Read More »
Can You Still Sue A Drunk Driver If They Were Not Convicted Of DUI?
If you’ve been injured in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver, you may be wondering what your legal options are. You may have heard that it’s difficult to prove a drunk driver was actually intoxicated at the time of the incident, and this is true. However, there are still ways to hold drunk… Read More »
Recovering Damages In A Washington Clergy Abuse Case
Sadly and tragically, Washington is no different than other states that have made headlines for sex abuse perpetrated by clergy members. In just the last few years, for example, the Archdiocese of Seattle has paid millions of dollars in settlements to churchgoers with credible allegations of sex abuse against local clergy members. Some incidents… Read More »
$1.7 Million Dollar Settlement for Childhood Sex Abuse Victim
Emerald Law Group was recently involved in a lawsuit against a major religious organization. Our client suffered childhood sex abuse by multiple members of the clergy from this religious group when he was a young boy. We were able to help resolve his case for a $1,700,000.00 settlement. We have represented clients in childhood… Read More »
Catholic clergy sexual abuse and state investigations
Pervasive child sex abuse has taken place in many Catholic Archdioceses across the country, including here in Washington. Many U.S. dioceses and other religious orders have released lists of clergy known to be sexual abusers. The sudden increase in such lists of known abusers is in large part due to the State of Pennsylvania’s… Read More »
Seattle Archdiocese Releases List of 77 Sexual Abusers
On Friday, January 15, 2016, the Seattle Archdiocese released a long-overdue list of 77 clergy and other employees who had committed child sex abuse in the Puget Sound region. We are just now getting an idea of just how pervasive priest sex abuse in the Catholic Church is. In its news release, the Archdiocese… Read More »