Keith Zaid Law, an Atlantic City-based firm, wants victims of rape and sexual assault in New Jersey to know that the state has extended the statute of limitations for filing civil lawsuits. The law grants a new two-year window and allows adult victims until the age of 55 or seven years after making “the discovery” to file a lawsuit. Contact Keith Zaid Law 24/7 at (609) 365-7705 or visit keithzaidlaw.com to learn about your rights and options.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — December 27, 2019 — A law signed by the New Jersey Legislature in May 2019 has extended the statute of limitations for victims of rape and sexual assault. The Atlantic City-based firm Keith Zaid Law wants victims statewide to be aware of this significant change and to know that their experienced attorneys are ready to stand with you to fight for justice.
New Jersey is the 13th state to extend its statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault in response to the increasing volume of cases against the Roman Catholic Church. The law will ensure that perpetrators and institutions are held financially accountable for what they did. Nearly 20% of the state population or 1.8 million people living in New Jersey are survivors of sexual violence based on statistics from the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
According to NJ.com: “The new law grants victims who previously could not file lawsuits because the statute of limitations had passed, a new two-year window — from Dec. 1, 2019, to Nov. 30, 2021 — to file their cases.” Adults who were sexually abused as children have until the age of 55 or seven years to file a civil lawsuit, or after they make “the discovery” connecting their psychological injury to the abuse.
“No one should be denied justice from a traumatic act perpetrated against them as a minor. We applauded New Jersey for extending the statute of limitations and our firm wants victims aware of their rights and options,” said Keith Zaid, firm owner and one of New Jersey’s leading personal injury attorneys. “We obtain results for our clients because we fight with over 37 years of experience behind us.”
Keith Zaid Law specializes in personal injury cases — accidents, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and worker’s compensation — and they won’t take your case unless they know they can win. The firm receives nothing until the case is won and they always consult with their clients first.
Visit our office in Atlantic City for a free consultation or contact us 24/7 at (609) 365-7705. Keith Zaid Law also has offices in Cherry Hill, Northfield, and Tenafly.
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Keith Zaid Law has been a voice for accident victims for over 37 years, and our New Jersey personal injury lawyers have recovered over $50 million for our clients. A serious personal injury can negatively impact every part of your life. Our attorneys handle cases involving: car accidents, truck accidents, jitney accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, construction accidents, workers’ compensation, and more. If you are in need of legal counsel, call now to arrange a free, no-obligation case evaluation — we are available 24/7.
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