Q: My son was abused at george Jr Republic. I was advised by a judge to get a lawyer because i did testify on the record.
I did keep a journal of all his activities there. I also had the judge comment on why when there were incidents did the cameras not work??? True story
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I'm very sorry this happened to your son. The facts presented here are brief, and a more complete investigation could shed light on issues such as the cameras. In terms of consulting with an attorney, if you plan to do so, it would be best to act IMMEDIATELY.
Your post does not give details about the type of facility, but presumably it could be a school. This could possibly introduce notice of claim issues, which could run in the order of DAYS, as well as shortened statutes of limitations. If you reach out to attorneys to discuss in further detail, an experienced attorney should be able to evaluate the situation and advise if it is necessary to take immediate action to preserve legal rights here. Good luck
Jonathan R. Ratchik agrees with this answer
A: Sorry to hear what happened to your son. From what I can tell, it appears George Junior Republic is located in Pennsylvania. Which means you'll need to speak with an attorney from Pennsylvania. You can find many excellent lawyers using the Find a Lawyer tab on the JUSTIA homepage.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
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