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Our team at Preszler Injury Lawyers will be reaching out to you shortly. Here’s what you can expect:
- One of our trauma-informed team members will call you from either 416-364-2000 or 778-373-8202.
- If we cannot reach you, we’ll leave a voicemail. We’ll also text you and send you an email with information to be able to call us back.
- If the time we reach out doesn’t work for you, let us know when is best and we can schedule time.
- You don’t have to share everything with us. The purpose of this first call is to determine if the law may allow for a legal claim given your general circumstances. If it does, you can choose to work with us or not. (Note that if you work with us, we’ll only get paid if and when you do.)
There is NO pressure to work with us. And if you determine that you are not ready to share your story yet or ready to face the difficulties of this process, please listen to yourself and do what you believe is best for you.
Your story is important to us and we are committed to respectfully and appropriately treating your trauma with the intentionality it deserves.
We have dedicated ourselves to serving survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are taxpayers paying for this?
Not directly. Institutions that were responsible for the safety of those harmed are the ones who pay survivors. However, some institutions are funded by federal, provincial or municipal government. So, indirectly, it is possible that taxpayers share some burden, but that is no different than any organization that receives funding from the government.
What if it was a family member and there’s no institution involved?
We work in civil claims, not criminal, and, unfortunately, we cannot assist everyone. People exploited by a person in a position of trust or authority or by someone upon whom they were dependent may have a civil claim against the institution the abuser worked for or had a relationship with. Family members do not fall into this category.
What if the abuser is dead?
There is no requirement for the abuser to be alive or even included in the claim. Nor does the abuser need to have been charged or convicted. We can still assist even if the abuser is no longer alive.
This can’t change the past. Why bother?
You’re right. It simply cannot. We work in the civil system, where we can seek financial compensation for our clients. This does not change any of the harm done. However, it does allow us to help our clients rebuild financially and obtain some closure and relief. By holding institutions accountable, we aim to push them to change their practices and stop refusing accountability. We are not here to tell anyone they should pursue a civil claim. We’re here to help those who want to do this.
There is one other benefit: by holding institutions accountable, we hope to make a change and prevent other children from being abused.
Is this a scam?
No. We are a law firm with offices across the nation. You can read more about our firm, Preszler Injury Lawyers, at our website: www.preszlerlaw.com. Laws have been changed in recent years, and they now provide access to compensation even if many years have passed.
Does this apply to things like foster care or religious institutions?
Yes. We have represented individuals who were harmed while in the foster care system, religious institutions, and many other organizations.
What about residential schools?
It depends on the situation whether or not we can pursue a civil claim. Despite the horrific history here, we cannot work with all folk who were harmed at residential schools. A class action was settled many years ago addressing these claims. That said, each situation is unique, and there may be a claim that we can help with.
I’m not ready to tell my story. Can I wait?
Yes. Any lawyer who tries to tell you must act today is not aligned with your best interests. The laws were changed, removing the need for survivors to pursue a civil claim within a tight time period.
Additionally, the last thing we want to do is re-trigger the trauma, which is why we are only told the story when the client is ready. And we only need to hear it once. We don’t even need the full details to get started.
Why choose Preszler Injury Lawyers?
We’ve helped thousands of people get the compensation they need to recover from their injuries. Here are just a few benefits you get working with us:
Your initial consultation is completely free and 100% confidential.
We are highly responsive: whenever you have questions, we’re there to help.
You don’t pay anything unless we win your case.
We’ve been injury lawyers since 1959, so we have the experience to get you the best results possible.
Our legal team is standing by: call us today to see if you have a claim.
Jeffrey A. Preszler is a managing lawyer at Preszler Injury Lawyers and practices exclusively in the area of plaintiff personal injury law, including institutional sexual abuse claims. Jeffrey would be honoured to represent you.
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