After a Sexual Assault at a Colorado Child Care or Daycare Facility

In 2019, the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System observed 12,246 victims of child abuse in Colorado. Of these victims, 9.7% experienced sexual abuse.

While the sexual abuse of children is most commonly perpetuated by close family members, the reality is that many other trusted adults may commit acts of sexual assault against the children in their care. Every year, thousands of children experience abuse of this kind at the hands of Colorado daycare and child care workers. If your child has been sexually assaulted at their daycare facility, an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney can help.

Experiencing sexual abuse as a vulnerable child can be the most traumatizing experience of a person’s life. Though children may have difficulty verbalizing their suffering, that does not mean that they aren’t facing physical, emotional, and psychological pain. As a parent or guardian, you understandably want to do all you can to help your child address and eventually overcome their trauma, though this process will likely take years.

In the immediate period after a sexual assault at a Colorado child care or daycare facility, however, parents can:

• Provide a caring and stable environment for their child
• Seek the care of a medical professional
• Hire a qualified child psychologist
• Report the daycare worker/daycare facility to CPS
• Ensure their child will never return to the daycare or child care facility where they abuse took place

After you have provided immediate care for your child who has suffered daycare sexual abuse, it is time to think about your legal options. Colorado law allows families with children who have been sexually abused at their daycare or child care facility to sue their child’s abuser for the full extent of their family’s damages. With the help of a qualified Colorado daycare abuse lawyer, you and your family could receive a financial settlement to cover your losses.

Damages after daycare sexual abuse could include:

Any physical injuries as observed by a medical professional can become grounds for compensation in a daycare sexual abuse lawsuit.

Though the extent of your child’s trauma may be difficult to quantify, that does not mean they do not deserve financial restitution for their suffering. Any anxiety, depression, or long-term trauma caused by daycare sexual abuse can be included as damages.

Families may incur significant costs in treating their child’s physical and emotional injuries. Parents and legal guardians have the right to seek compensation for therapy co-pays, prescription medications, medical treatment, and other related costs.

As the sexual assault of a child is a felony crime in the state of Colorado, there is a window of opportunity for victims of childhood sexual assault to sue their abusers up to ten years from the day they turn 18. Therefore, even if it has been years since your child has suffered at the hands of a Colorado daycare or child care employee, it is not too late to contact a personal injury attorney and file a daycare injury lawsuit.

For nearly three decades, the team of child injury lawyers at Carabin Shaw has helped sexual assault victims win the financial and legal justice they deserve. We are committed to representing victims and their families with the dedication, passion, and respect they deserve.

Are you interested in scheduling a no-cost, no-obligation initial consultation with an experienced Carabin Shaw child injury lawyer in Colorado? If so, call our office toll-free today at 800-862-1260 to speak with our 24/7 English and Spanish-speaking office staff.