For many of our clients, it may feel like you need a law degree to understand personal injury settlements. If you or someone you love is a sexual abuse survivor, you may have a claim for PTSD and long-term trauma.
But knowing how compensation for these non-economic losses are valued can be quite confusing. Stick with us as we delve into common valuation procedures in Arizona for your peace of mind.
PTSD and long-term trauma from sexual abuse are heavily valued in settlements by quantifying the intense, lasting impact on a victim’s life. Medical and therapy costs play an important role, as specialized counseling for depression and anxiety is a major component of damages. In addition to ongoing treatment, survivors may have evidence of reduced functioning at work, loss of income, and strained interpersonal relationships, which are crucial for valuing compensation.
There are several considerations that can affect how PTSD and long-term trauma are valued in a sexual abuse settlement, like delayed emergence. Symptoms often do not appear immediately, and damages are calculated based on often lifelong effects. The severity of symptoms is also a crucial factor. The intensity of PTSD symptoms, including flashbacks, and avoidance also directs the value of the claim.
At Phillips Law Group, there is no such thing as a typical sexual abuse claim. Each one of our clients and their experiences is treated uniquely, with compassion. However, we do understand the desire to know what an average payout can be. Common settlements can range from $200,000 to over $1 million. However, cases involving negligence by institutions, such as schools, religious organizations, or employers, often result in higher settlements.
In Arizona, sexual abuse PTSD settlements are primarily valued by experienced personal injury and sexual abuse attorneys, like those at Phillips Law Group. We work hard to assess damages based on medical expenses, therapy costs, lost income, and pain and suffering. Our skilled personal injury lawyers, along with insurance adjusters, mediators, or court-appointed special masters, determine the total compensation you may be entitled to.
Now that you have a better understanding of how PTSD and long-term trauma are valued in sexual abuse settlements, it is time to address your specific concerns with a free, no obligation consultation with a Phillips Law Group team member.
Put our 30-plus years of experience helping our community members file sexual abuse claims to work for you. Because we bill on a contingency fee basis, there is no financial risk to you, so let us get started today.
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