Sexual Abuse Compensation

For many victims of sexual abuse, coming forward, talking about what they have been through and standing up to the perpetrator can be an intimidating prospect. Many suffer in silence and struggle with ongoing trauma. We understand that no amount of compensation can take away the pain and suffering you endured but it can help you to begin to move on and look to the future.

We understand the sensitive nature of these cases and urge males and females who have been subjected to such abuse to come forward, to receive any help they need and the justice they deserve. HNK has a team of experienced solicitors who specialise in dealing with sexual abuse cases. We know people can find it difficult to talk about what happened to them that’s why all our solicitors are highly trained to handle each case sensitively, with care and discretion.

Step 1

Get in touch using our contact forms or any details provided throughout the site.

Step 2

We arrange a free consultation with you to discuss the case

Step 3

If accepted we will action your case on a no win no fee basis.

We provide you with a dedicated case handler who will work in a way to suit your needs and can arrange any help or support you need to guide you through this difficult time. We offer a no-win, no-fee service and ensure the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Unfortunately, sexual abuse is quite common in the UK, particularly in children. Our expert lawyers are experienced in dealing with high profile cases and have been successful in obtaining compensation for numerous people who have been victims of such incidents.

Types of sexual abuse cases

HNK has experience in dealing with all types of sexual abuse including the following:

Rape
Grooming
Sex trafficking
Paedophile rings
Child sex abuse
Psychological trauma (including threats of sexual abuse)
Voyeurism and indecent exposure
Unwanted touching and molestation
Abuse from those in positions of power

Making a sexual abuse claim

If you have been sexually abused in any way, you are entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Our sexual abuse claims team can support those who have suffered sexual abuse by people who are employed or working in positions of power or trust, such as doctors, police officers, care workers, teachers, a colleague or an employer. We will ensure the guilty person and the organisation are held responsible for their actions.

We also have a team of dedicated CICA claims specialists who can pursue claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. This means you can even pursue a claim against individuals who have died, or if the perpetrator was never caught, identified or convicted

Case Study

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HNK Solicitors secured £6,500 in a claim against Hampshire Constabulary

HNK Solicitors have secured a settlement of £6,500 from The Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary on behalf of a client. The client, who will be referred to as P, received damages following an incident at her home address in April 2022. This case shows that those who are mistreated by the police should consider seeking compensation. A civil action against the police claim can help the victim move past the incident and compensate for any...

How we can help

If you have suffered sexual abuse and are unsure what to do, contact HNK today and we will arrange a free no-obligation consultation to talk through your case and advise you on the best steps forward. We can talk over the phone, at our office or in your home, wherever you feel most comfortable.

Don’t suffer in silence any longer – taking legal action against your abuser can be the first step towards achieving closure and moving forward with your life.

We can also arrange any necessary rehabilitation needs such as counselling or therapy in order to ensure you have the best chance of recovering from your ordeal and enabling you to move on with your life.

We have helped thousands of victims all over England, Scotland and Wales secure compensation after they have suffered sexual abuse. It can be daunting to come forward after suffering sexual abuse, but we are here to support you through it and can provide you with advice, guidance and any extra help you may need.

Free Consultation

We offer a free, no-obligation consultation where we will help assess your claim with discretion and sensitivity and offer honest advice. .

No-win-no-fee

We can offer a no-win, no-fee service which means it costs you nothing upfront to pursue your claim and if your claim is unsuccessful you won’t have to pay a penny.

Trained experts

All our sexual abuse lawyers are highly trained to deal with these sensitive cases with care and consideration. They have years of experience in dealing with sexual abuse claims and applications to the CICA and want to help you get the compensation you deserve, so you can rest assured they have your best interests at heart.

FAQ

Is there a time limit on when I can make a sexual abuse claim?

The timeframe for making a sexual abuse claim is usually 3 years from the date of the abuse, or 3 years from the date you turn 18. Given the difficulties victims suffer in coming forward with allegations of sexual abuse, the Court is often understanding of cases being brought out of time and there can be some exceptions to this rule due to the high sensitivity of this kind of offence.

Our lawyers have extensive experience in pursuing cases ‘out of time’ and understand the evidence required in support of such cases. We will assist you in approaching your case in the best way to achieve a positive outcome.

What if the abuser is deceased, can I still claim compensation?

Each case is specific to its own facts however depending on the abuser in question, it is still possible to pursue compensation from their estate or their employer if you were abused by someone in a working capacity e.g. a care home worker, teacher, a member or employee of a church, government worker etc.

If the abuser did not have any means to pursue compensation and did not abuse his position in an employment capacity then we would advise you to claim compensation under the CICA scheme, which we can do on your behalf.

How long will it take to receive compensation?

Some claims can be settled in a few months, but more complex cases may take longer. Timescales vary from case to case, dependent on the amount of evidence needed and the severity of your injuries. We find that more complex cases take around 12 – 18 months to conclude. HNK Solicitors will ensure you are kept regularly updated about your case’s progress, no matter how long it takes for you to get justice. We will do everything we can to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible and will keep you informed every step of the way.

How much compensation will I receive?

The amount of compensation received varies from case to case. It all depends on several factors including the seriousness of the abuse, the extent of your injuries, the impact the abuse has on your life and your loss of earnings. Our team will get to know you and your circumstances and ensure we get the amount of compensation you need and deserve.

The compensation you receive should cover:

• The pain and suffering you’ve endured due to your abuse
• Any long-term consequences of your injury
• Treatment fees such as rehabilitation, counselling and therapy
• Loss of earnings from having to take time off work or being unable to work at all

How long does it take?

Timescales vary from case to case, dependent on the amount of evidence that is needed and the severity of the crime and injurie suffered. HNK Solicitors will ensure you are kept regularly updated about your case’s progress, no matter how long it takes for you to get justice. We will do everything we can to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible and will keep you informed every step of the way.

In relation to applications to the CICA, there is no specific timescale that the CICA works too but they try to aim to make a decision on applications within 1 year. It can take longer in more complex cases where high-value settlements are required. We find that for more complex cases it usually takes on average 24 months for a case to conclude.

Can I claim on behalf of a child?

Children are entitled to pursue compensation however an adult has to make a claim on their behalf. The adult will act as what is known as a litigation friend.

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Ellen Brown

08:39 31 May 23

Positive service. Treated me with kindness and respect. Didn't make me uncomfortable whilst doing their enquiries.Kept me in the loop at all times and helped me come to a decision that best suited me.Thank you to Michael Wharton for making the effort to help me :)

Al Tommo

20:09 19 May 23

Very good service, couldn’t be happier with how they handled my claim and we also got justice and compensated rightly! 5 stars 10/10 does what it says on the tin thank you to the team at Hicks Newton Kenyon

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06:45 13 May 23

I was arrested under suspicion of several offences (was not charged with any). This was very Concerning since I was a top law student at the time, gaining a mid 1st for my criminal law work and Human Rights work - The solicitor at this firm involved in my case against the Police clearly knew nothing about criminal law, evidence or HR’s. As none of it happened, I was merely acting within my human rights, hence why the CPS ordered the Police to drop the whole case against me, which they did and with NFA.The solicitor at this firm dealing with my matters should not be a solicitor, as she does not know the law! She was also extremely rude, would not allow me to speak (kept interrupting and talking over me ) was entitled and patronising!I think they updated me just twice in a year!! I will be reporting this firm to the SRA, who are their regulatory body. Absolutely disgusted and a disgrace to the profession.Yes, I was a real client of theirs and this is a bona fida review - I am not at any liberty to give my name, if I don’t wish to.

brian morhan

17:01 26 Apr 23

Absolutely brilliant. They kept me in the loop throughout the process. I am very happy with the result. Very professional team. I would 100 percent recommend them. Thank you Michael.

Gary Jones

18:13 16 Mar 23

A rare combination of a very professional company coupled with excellent staff who are equally caring and understanding in their appraoch, brilliant.Highly recommended.

Dan Malcom

17:27 09 Mar 23

who is michelle mcmahonwhy is hnk solicitors Instagram account full of fake followers bot accounts and purchase to follow accountswhy does hnk solicitors most predominantly deal with cases involving white caucasian males and white caucasian females paying out more within the tens of thousands to the hundreds of thousands when white but if any other colour race or religion pays out lesshow much much does each solicitors at higgs newton kenyon solicitors make if most cases are worth £5000 with a waiting time of (12) twelve months

Ashley whitehouse

10:11 27 Feb 23

I was assaulted which was a bad experience and left me with a head scar. I decided to use Higgs Newton Kenyon and overall I was impressed with the service they provided me.I was happy with the outcome and I would definitely recommend them.

amber-marie shoemark

16:30 24 Feb 23

Highly recommend using higgs Newton Kenyon solicitors I most definitely got my justice I deserved could not of done it with out Michael support I got the support and help the very first day Michael got in contact with me and all the support carried on all the way to the last day

M Edgerton

13:29 30 Jan 23

I contacted Higgs Newton Kenyon over a distressing experience with the police and feeling very vulnerable. Lynne Hughes helped me with my case and was really understanding and empathetic. It meant a lot to have someone speak for me and the outcome of the case was better than I expected. Thanks to their service I have been able to put this experience behind me and move on.Would recommend.

Charlie Abbott

10:17 30 Jan 23

I received a fantastic, professional service from start to finish. Most importantly I got the justice I deserved due to the hard work of my case handler Lyne Hughes. I would highly recommend Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors.

Aaron McLeod

18:34 15 Nov 22

Fantastic solicitors, they explained everything to me in great detail, I understood everything they said, always kind and well mannered on the phone and email, great experience with them. Will definitely use them again if need be in the future.

Funandplayful carmella

17:48 10 Nov 22

Highly professional & thorough. I'm very happy with the service this firm provided & empathy shown & seeking justice on our behalf thank you for all that worked on my case especially Mrs L Hughes.

robin mohamed

18:27 18 Oct 22

Higgs Newton Kenyon took on my case when others had said they would not. The Paralegal kept me updated as things progressed and I am very impressed with the outcome and the overall handling of my case.Once again thank you for your services and I would highly recommend.

Wonders of London

08:53 23 Sep 22

They helped us with a claim against police for false imprisonment (stop and search). Very happy with the level of service provided and with the settlement achieved. We will now use the money we got to help someone in need here in London.

yard ski

12:33 23 Jul 22

I would recommend HNK solicitors as they offer a first class professional service. Call back's and emails to update me with my case and the staff were excellent. Thank you Helen and the team.

Mohammed Abdelmoniem

16:29 11 Jan 22

Absolutely an amazing firm and I would highly recommend them to anyone who has a similar case. I was wrongfully arrested for a crime that I did not do and I approached this firm HNK Solictors for some help and support. After viewing all the evidence, they took the case on. It took a year for the amazing good news to come out. Their hard work and dedication including their professional skills and expertise, has given me the result that I was hoping for. Vivian Lee was amazing and her professional manner in which she dealt with me and the case was remarkable. Well done, Vivian and keep up the good work. Fantastic work!

Ansar Hussain

15:16 24 Nov 21

Absolutely amazing firm took my case on against the police after wrongful arrest and detention. They were very professional,informative and efficient. As I was advised by them that I had a strong chance of success and success is what they delivered. Jessica Smith thank you for all your hard work.

Maddox Xx

12:03 23 Nov 21

Brilliant Firm and people to deal with, Jessica and the team were professional, i could not thank them enough for resolving my case in a timely manner and keeping me updated through out the whole process. Highly recommend them

Jon Barnes

23:17 17 Nov 21

Like to say thank you to the team who help win the case against the police. Very efficient and professional. I will definitely recommend 👌

Vickie Watson

01:38 12 Nov 21

Great solicitors. Michael was very helpful and friendly and I would like to say thank you for his help. Definitely recommend these solicitors. Thank you 🙂🙂

Ciara Beveridge

11:31 10 Nov 21

Very quick to get everything sorted. Would phone me and update me on the progress. Highly recommend

christine stockwell

07:26 30 Sep 21

Higgs Newton Kenyon Solicitors have been brilliant even through the pandemic, it must be hard to do, they are very informative all the time great value and kind thank you

Frances SJ Finch

10:04 28 Sep 21

I can’t quite put into words how brilliant these solicitors are, they provide a fantastic service and are very gentle when discussing sensitive subjects. Michael has been so incredibly helpful and I would like to send him a massive thanks for everything he has done for me. The receptionist has always also been very polite, friendly and welcoming and I would also like to thank her for supplying a kind atmosphere whenever I have needed to contact the team.

Danny Owen

14:12 09 Aug 21

Highly recommended, I had a claim against the police for an unlawful stop and search and false imprisonment which was has been settled with compensation. I had to put very little effort in and I was kept continually up to date. Vivien Lee dealing with my case could not have been more polite professional and helpful. I won’t be using anyone other than HNK solicitors from now on.

Arome akubo

20:34 04 Aug 21

These guys practically won me some cash from BA data breach case. They initiated it and executed it with utmost professionalism without me breaking a sweat. I fully recommend them without any reservations.

Stephen Johnson

19:02 02 Aug 21

Absolutely amazing helped me get a good result against merseyside police. very quick and professional definitely would recommend them to anyone will use again ..thank you guys

Tuyet Olvestedt

10:06 14 Jul 21

Very attentive and thorough service.They communicate regularly and clearly via phone and email. Would absolutely recommend them.Many thanks

Marie Louise Rothwell

10:51 05 Jul 21

I am very happy with the service I got they were ever so good at dealing with my matter and very polite. They were also very helpful with giving me great advice I would definitely use their services again in the near future I am very happy with the outcome of my case

Stephen Stratton

10:09 28 Jun 21

Following repeated violations and data protections concerns by the police I was able to secure a settlement which I am very happy with. Demi and her team were helpful, professional and informative throughout. I would highly recommend contacting HNK Solicitors for initial advice with any legal matters.

Sandra Williams

11:26 23 Jun 21

After a very Violated experience with the police, my solicitor Demi was there step by step, keeping me up to date with everything. If I ever needed Higgs Newton Kenyon I again I wouldn't hesitate to contact them. Thank you.

Jason Patrick

19:46 10 May 21

I would highly recommend this firm. They have acted on my behalf twice now and have successfully won compensation for both cases. They are a very professional team of solicitors with expansive knowledge of the law. If you want a good result with sound honest advice, then this firm is in my opinion one the best and not afraid to challenge injustice.Thank you,Yours sincerelyJason Patrick

Lauren Jade Dougan

12:47 20 Apr 21

This firm is absolutely amazing. I have been so pleased with how my case was handled and the solicitors kept me informed every step of the way. I am also very pleased with the outcome. I would definitely recommend this firm to anybody.

frederick moore

20:07 08 Apr 21

Excellent company to deal with. Highly professional, responsive to client needs and very thorough. Would recommend.

Megan Maloney

14:05 08 Mar 21

So happy with my results worked with Micheal he won my case couldn’t be any more professional at what he does so happy With the outcome thank you so much Micheal .

Charmaine Galley

14:11 07 Sep 20

I can't thank you all enough for the hard work you put into my case. I'm so very grateful xxx

Jeepaz Creepaz Music

09:45 25 Aug 20

Our go to when one of your artist was wrongfully arrested by the police. They helped us to resolve the issue in a timely fashion.

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