Daytona Beach, Florida, Sexual Assault Attorney

Providing Compassionate Advocacy for Child Victims

Sexual abuse of children is among the worst type of offense imaginable. Justice can never be complete for the child victims of sexual abuse, but our legal system allows for some justice, often requiring an offender to answer to the criminal justice system and to financially compensate the victim.

At the Daytona Beach area office of James W. Ledford, Attorney at Law, we hold child abusers responsible for damages by pursing a sexual assault civil lawsuit. Jim Ledford, an experienced child sexual abuse lawyer, has represented numerous childhood victims of sexual assault or molestation. It is his goal to help children and their families find some measure of peace by working to hold the abuser financially accountable for the lifelong harm caused.

To arrange a free consultation with a compassionate sexual abuse lawyer, contact the office of James W. Ledford, Attorney at Law.

Using Civil Lawsuits to Stop Sexual Predators

Sexual abuse may be perpetrated by anyone ranging from clergy or teachers to family or friends. When a trusted adult takes advantage of a child, the effects on the child can be disastrous. The sexual abuse itself combined with the fact that it is performed by someone in an authority position over children can cause a lack of trust that lasts a lifetime.

Sexual predators often have familiar patterns of abusing children for years. They may even have been re-hired into positions of authority because an employer failed to properly research the employee's past. In some instances, employers may be held legally responsible for harm caused by their employees if the employer knew or should have known that the employee was a sexual predator or otherwise dangerous.

If you suspect someone is sexually abusing your child or another child you know, you should immediately seek legal advice from a knowledgeable sexual abuse lawyer. Both the criminal and civil proceedings should go forward carefully, with the first goal being the safety of the child in question.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If you have questions about civil sexual abuse lawsuits, we please contact our office to schedule a free consultation with Jim Ledford, an experienced sexual abuse lawyer. We can begin to answer your questions and give you guidance on how to proceed.

Before your appointment, we invite you to print out and complete the information in our case evaluation form for sexual abuse of children.