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Abuse Claims for Children and Adults

  • Our specialist solicitors can help with child, adult and online and image-based abuse
  • One of the country’s largest teams of specialist child abuse solicitors
  • Supporting current and historic claims against individuals and public bodies

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What is an Abuse Claim?

Abuse is any action that causes significant harm or distress to another person. Child abuse refers to harm caused to a young person under 18 by an adult or another child. Adult abuse occurs when someone uses power or control to inflict harm, which may be physical, emotional, financial, or sexual, and can also include neglect or exploitation.

Why choose Bolt Burdon Kemp?

Child abuse specialist solicitors

We have an empathetic team of highly trained solicitors dedicated to help survivors of abuse secure compensation.

Therapy and support services

We can introduce you to charities and professional therapists who will provide you with support through the legal process, and advisers to talk you through investing your compensation.

Personal bespoke service

When we handle your case, you can choose whether your solicitor is male or female. You will also have direct access to your solicitor by email or mobile and can speak to them at any time.

Highly recommended

We are one of the leading adult and child abuse law firms, having won cases in both the Court of Appeal and House of Lords which have changed the law, making it easier for many to claim compensation.

Coverage worldwide

We represent clients anywhere in the world who have been abused in England and Wales or those abused abroad where there is a connection to England or Wales.

Meet your Abuse Claims Solicitors

Clients select the firm they feel is right for them, but they stay because of the solicitor. Our people pride themselves on being approachable, empathetic and realistic.

We go beyond legal advice. Whether it’s visiting clients at home to ease the burden or being available at any hour for reassurance and support, we’re here when it matters most.

Rebecca Sheriff
Partner – Part of the Abuse Claims Team
Joseph Carr
Senior Associate – Part of the Abuse Claims Team
Abbie Hickson
Senior Associate – Part of the Abuse Claims Team

How to claim for Abuse

When you contact us about a potential abuse claim, we will begin by asking a few key questions to understand your situation. This helps us assess whether you may have a valid legal case. Below, we outline the steps we take if your abuse claim can be taken forward.

  • Get in touch

  • Funding options

  • Records and documents

  • Speak to witnesses

  • Letter of claim

  • Expert opinion

See the full process

How long does it take?

Our proactive approach ensures that claims progress swiftly and efficiently without delay. The typical duration can range widely depending on the complexity of the case and whether it is contested. If the claim is straightforward and settled early, it may be resolved within 6 to 12 months. However, if the case proceeds to trial, it can take 18 to 36 months from the initial filing to final judgment. Book a call or send a message to one of our abuse claims solicitors to find out more.

Client Journeys

Our client was sexually abused by a teacher at Clifton College. As a pupil in the late 1980s at both the Preparatory and Upper Schools, our client was groomed with special treatment and praise, including being made to sit on the teacher’s knee during lessons. The abuse continued over four years and after our client left Clifton College, with the teacher maintaining contact and continuing the abuse. We successfully pursued the claim by arguing that Clifton College was responsible for the abuse, as it had been committed by one of their teachers.

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