ANDREOZZI + FOOTE
NORTH CAROLINA SEXUAL ABUSE LAWYER
Reviewed by:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esq.
- Last Updated: April 7, 2025
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- Why Choose Andreozzi + Foote As Your North Carolina Sexual Abuse Lawyer
- What Is Sexual Abuse?
- What Compensation Can I Seek If I Was Sexually Abused in North Carolina?
- North Carolina Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse
- Types of Sexual Abuse Cases Handled by Andreozzi + Foote
- Let Andreozzi + Foote Advocate For You
In North Carolina, survivors of sexual abuse have multiple routes for pursuing justice, both through the criminal justice system and the civil justice system. Through the civil justice system, survivors can work with a sexual abuse lawyer to seek financial compensation from the perpetrator of their abuse and any institutions that enabled it to occur.
If you or a loved one have been sexually abused or assaulted in North Carolina, you do not have to fight for justice alone. The Andreozzi + Foote team is ready to represent and support you.
Why Choose Andreozzi + Foote As Your North Carolina Sexual Abuse Lawyer
As one of the nation’s leading law firms representing survivors of sexual abuse, Andreozzi + Foote is committed to obtaining life-changing results for victims and their families. Our firm has litigated some of the highest-profile child sexual abuse cases, and we have a proven track record of success in complex, high-stakes cases. We have spent decades thoroughly researching state laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures nationwide to help you and your family determine if you have a case.
Because our firm focuses solely on sexual abuse cases, our trauma-informed attorneys can offer tailored strategies and insights for every case. With a victims advocate on staff, we combine experience, innovation, and a personal touch to deliver justice to survivors. At Andreozzi + Foote, we have an unwavering commitment to client service, and we’re always willing to evolve and learn more about trauma. Our team of skilled North Carolina sexual abuse attorneys is ready to help you fight back.
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What Is Sexual Abuse?
Sexual abuse is any sexual act or contact performed without consent, ranging from inappropriate touching to rape. North Carolina law covers multiple types of sexual abuse that differ based on the type of sexual contact, the age of the victim, and the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator.
Types of Sexual Abuse in North Carolina
The following are some examples of sexual abuse offenses in North Carolina:
- Inappropriate touching: Touching another person’s buttocks, breasts, groin, anus, penis, or sexual organs without consent
- Sexual harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other inappropriately sexual verbal or physical conduct
- Forcible sexual offense: Any sexual act committed against another person using force, including under the threat of injury or against a person who is mentally or physically incapacitated
- Sexual battery: Any sexual act committed against another person by force for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse.
- Statutory rape: Intercourse between an adult and a minor under either 13 or 15, depending on the age of the perpetrator.
- Forcible rape: Vaginal intercourse by force and against the will of another person, including under the threat of injury or against a person who is mentally or physically incapacitated
Civil vs. Criminal Cases In North Carolina
North Carolina law provides two options for pursuing justice for sexual abuse victims. One or both options might be available, depending on the severity of the offense and how long ago the offense occurred.
North Carolina classifies sexual abuse as both a criminal offense and a civil violation. Therefore, the authorities can pursue criminal charges against the perpetrator, and victims can file a civil lawsuit to seek financial compensation from the abuser and anyone else who enabled the abuse. Survivors can pursue a civil lawsuit regardless of whether the perpetrator was criminally charged or convicted.
What Compensation Can I Seek If I Was Sexually Abused in North Carolina?
Civil sexual abuse lawsuits allow victims to pursue financial compensation for the damages they suffered from the abuse. The amount of damages you may be entitled to recover depends on the severity of your injuries, the level and longevity of the abuse, and whether a court chooses to award punitive damages to further punish the defendant. Through a civil suit, you may be able to receive compensation for medical bills, therapy costs, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain, suffering, emotional distress, and trauma.
North Carolina Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse
The statutes of limitations for sexual abuse cases in North Carolina vary based on a variety of factors–namely, whether the claim is criminal or civil and the age of the victim when the abuse occurred. Under state law, there is no criminal statute of limitations for any felony, which includes almost every type of sexual offense under North Carolina law.
One exception is sexual battery, which North Carolina classifies as a misdemeanor. The criminal statute of limitations for sexual battery is 10 years, meaning victims have 10 years from the date of the offense to press criminal charges.
In civil sexual abuse claims, victims who were over age 18 when the abuse occurred generally have three years to file a lawsuit in North Carolina. Under North Carolina’s 2019 SAFE Child Act, victims who were under 18 when the abuse occurred have until their 28th birthday to file a child sexual abuse lawsuit.
Types of Sexual Abuse Cases Handled by Andreozzi + Foote
Andreozzi + Foote has experience handling a wide variety of sexual abuse claims for both individual survivors and large groups of victims of abuse involving institutions or organizations. Our firm has experience handling the following types of cases:
What To Expect Through My North Carolina Sexual Abuse Claims Process
When you work with us to pursue a civil sexual abuse claim, you can trust us to provide the following services:
- Confidential Consultation: Your case will begin with a free, confidential consultation with an experienced sexual abuse attorney. Any information you provide in your initial consultation and throughout your case will be treated confidentially, including your identity.
- Personalized Legal Strategy: At Andreozzi + Foote, we understand that the most important role of the lawyer is to listen to the client and create a path toward recovery specifically designed for that individual survivor. Our attorneys will provide knowledgeable legal advice tailored to your unique situation.
- Investigation and Evidence Gathering: We are prepared to pursue justice relentlessly, leaving no stone unturned in gathering all available evidence and investigating the abuse you faced. The proof we obtain will allow us to identify all potentially liable parties. For example, if your abuser was employed by or affiliated with an organization like a school or church, you may be able to file a lawsuit against that institution for enabling the abuse.
- Settlement or Trial: Andreozzi + Foote attorneys pride themselves on their ability to carefully navigate the delicate balance between pressing a case for the best resolution while not interfering with a survivor’s recovery. However, we do not shy away from taking cases to trial when necessary.
- Ongoing Support: When appropriate, we strive to connect our clients with programs, advocates, and therapists to ensure they are in the hands of trusted professionals with adequate trauma-informed practices proven to help.
Let Andreozzi + Foote Advocate For You
If you have suffered through sexual abuse in North Carolina, you do not have to face it alone. Andreozzi + Foote is dedicated to pursuing justice for survivors and holding their perpetrators accountable for their crimes. Our attorneys are tireless advocates with extensive experience fighting for survivors of sexual abuse, handling each case with the compassion and professionalism it deserves to achieve life-changing results for victims and their families.
To get started with a free, confidential consultation, contact us online or by calling 866-311-8640.
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