Q: Can you sue a residential treatment center from when you where a minor (8) years ago for physical abuse and negligence ?
Myself and a few other girls from my treatment center where abused as minors and we have permanent nerve damage as well as other injuries we still have today. I was young when I left and didn’t realize it was child abuse until I was older
A: A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry this happened to you and the other girls at the facility. You could reach out to law firms to discuss in detail and confidence. The fact that this happened to more than one of you could possibly serve to corroborate the credibility of your accounts. At the very least, you could learn the timeframes in which you would need to take action to preserve your legal rights under Utah statutes of limitations. You could look into whether it is possible to arrange a free initial consult. Currently, many law firms offer virtual consults. You could search firms independently on your own, or you could use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. Good luck
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