These cases are extremely sensitive and require the expertise
of an attorney who is compassionate and experienced in working
with sexual abuse victims. The attorneys at Dreyer-Boyajian
LLP are experienced and committed to helping victims in sexual
abuse litigation including clergy abuse and child sexual abuse.
Child Sexual Abuse
In the United States, at least 20% of women and approximately
5-10% of men are sexually abused as children. This can be
psychologically devastating to a child and the costs associated
with health and psychological care over the span of a child's
;life as a result of the abuse can be astounding. In New York,
under the Social Services Law and Family Court Act certain
individuals such has doctors, dentist, psychologists, nurses,
teachers, schools officials, police officers, social workers
and day care workers are considered mandated reporters and
are required under those laws to report suspected incidences
of child abuse or maltreatment. If the mandated reporter fails
to report the child abuse or maltreatment as prescribed by
law, he or she can be convicted of a misdemeanor and can be
held civilly liable for the damages caused by the failure
to report. If the mandated reporter that fails to report the
abuse is a physician there could also be a viable medical
malpractice action as a result of failure to diagnose the
sexual abuse. The attorneys at Dreyer-Boyijian LLP have access
to the preeminent experts in this field and would work closely
with them to protect the rights of these child victims.
