Priest Sexual Abuse The Lawyers You Need & Deserve

Chicago Priest Sexual Abuse Lawyers

At Trapp & Geller, we represent people who have been harmed due to priest or clergy sexual abuse. If you were sexually abused by a priest or other church official, our attorneys will listen to your story and help you explore your legal options. Our services are strictly confidential, and we will handle your legal matters with the utmost care and discretion. Any legal proceedings can be filed under a “John Doe” name to maintain complete anonymity.

Don’t let concerns over the statute of limitations keep you from exploring your legal options. Even if your abuse happened decades ago, our attorneys may be able to help you pursue compensation for your hardships and psychological damages.

Contact us online or by telephone at (312) 900-8684 to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.

Clergy Sex Abuse in Chicago

Chicago has seen more than its fair share of priest sex abuse cases, with highly publicized lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Chicago being filed in recent years.

Victims of priest sexual abuse often suffer severely in ways that hold them back from leading a fulfilling life. Some of the ways in which priest sexual abuse may affect victims include:

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Drug and alcohol abuse
Difficulty holding employment
Developing criminal tendencies

The far-reaching consequences of sexual abuse can affect every area of your life, including your ability to develop meaningful personal relationships.

In handling priest sex abuse cases, we work closely with our clients to determine the full short- and long-term impact abuse has had on their lives. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping clients achieve the justice and obtain the compensation they deserve, while holding the responsible parties accountable for their actions.

Contact Our Experienced Lawyers

If you were sexually abused by a priest, our attorneys are here to help you explore your legal options. We offer free initial consultations and bill on a contingent fee basis. This means you pay only if we recover compensation for you.

Contact us online or by telephone at (312) 900-8684 to discuss your case with a knowledgeable priest sexual abuse attorney in Chicago.

Birth Injury $12.0 Million
A mother was given excessive Pitocin during labor which caused brain damage to her newborn child. Shortly after filing the lawsuit, the hospital and doctor offered $12 million to settle the case. This money will be used to take care of the child and give her as full a life as possible under the circumstances.
Birth Injury $10.0 Million
A routine ultrasound taken just prior to her due date showed that the twins were in fetal distress and emergency procedures needed to be undertaken. The radiologist misread the ultrasound noting it was normal. One of the infants was stillborn at birth and the other infant suffered profound brain damage until the time of his death at the age of 7. The hospital and doctor settled the case for $10 million.
Injured Worker $8.3 Million
Carpenter was installing panels at a local job site and fell from a hydraulic lift resulting in serious injuries.
Emergency Room Error $8.0 Million
A woman was mistakenly given a death penalty drug when she was admitted to a hospital with a stomach ache. The drug, which is a paralytic agent, caused the woman to stop breathing. She went into cardiac arrest and although she was rescued by the emergency room doctor, she suffered brain damage.
Collision $7.0 Million
A young girl was injured in a collision when her mother had to swerve in order to avoid a Pace Van. The mother of an 18-month-old who sustained a lacerated liver after a medical-transportation van allegedly cut off the mother’s minivan and caused it to crash has settled her lawsuit for $7 million.
Fall at Work $3.75 Million
An apprentice plumber fell through the floor of Trump Tower landing on the concrete below. He sustained injuries to his back, shoulder, and ankle. He was able to return to work following the accident.
Auto Accident $3.5 Million
Settlement obtained for a 52-year old woman who suffered a broken leg after a car accident. According to the radiologist at the hospital, he reported a blood clot that was in danger of moving to her lungs, but her reporting doctors claimed they never received the report.
Head Injury $3.5 Million
In 2012, Trapp & Geller settled a case against the general contractor and others in the amount of $3.5 million for negligence in allowing a support beam to fall, striking a laborer's head. The laborer suffered herniated discs in the neck.
Wrongful Death $2.5 Million
A truck driver was standing on a roadway waiting for assistance after his truck broke down. A passing truck struck him resulting in his death.
Rear-End Collision $2.3 Million
A 26- year old woman, while waiting in the drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant, was struck from behind injuring her shoulder. The injury developed into a rare nerve disorder called reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional pain syndrome.

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More than 25 Years of Experience
Trapp & Geller has a passion for protecting the rights of the injured. We have the skill, experience, and knowledge to provide you with the highest legal advocacy. We will not rest until you get the compensation you deserve.
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Each of our attorneys is in it to win your case as much of you are and take pride in getting the best possible result. With that, your dedicated attorney is always available and will even text you regarding your goals and case.
Responsive & Informative
Our attorneys work with you one-on-one and make sure that, at every step of the process, you are fully aware of your case. We are fighting for your rights and always make sure that we are doing what is best for you.
Over $400 Million Recovered
The attorneys at Trapp & Geller have the experience and knowledge to not only win, but to win BIG. When you entrust our team with your case, you can rest assured that we will fight for the maximum amount of compensation.

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