Child Sexual Abuse Attorneys
If you experienced child sexual abuse, you may have legal options beyond the criminal justice system.
Texas law allows survivors to pursue civil claims against not only the individual responsible, but also the schools, churches, youth organizations, businesses and other institutions whose negligence allowed the abuse to occur.
Blizzard Greenberg represents survivors throughout Texas in complex civil litigation focused on accountability, justice and long-term change.
Helping Survivors Pursue Accountability Through the Civil Justice System
The effects of child sexual assault and child sexual abuse last a lifetime.
For many survivors, pursuing a civil lawsuit is about more than financial recovery. It is an opportunity to hold individuals and institutions accountable, uncover failures that allowed abuse to occur and help prevent similar harm from happening to others.
Blizzard Greenberg represents survivors of child sexual abuse in civil litigation against the individuals and organizations whose negligence contributed to that abuse. We understand the courage it takes to come forward, and we are committed to handling every case with compassion, discretion and unwavering advocacy.
Civil Lawsuits Are Different From Criminal Cases
A civil lawsuit is separate from any criminal investigation or prosecution. Even if criminal charges were never filed, were dismissed or resulted in no conviction, survivors may still have legal options through the civil justice system.
Civil litigation focuses on accountability and financial compensation for the harm caused by abuse. Depending on the circumstances, claims may be brought against individuals as well as institutions whose negligence allowed the abuse to occur.
Legal action cannot undo what happened, but it can provide an opportunity to hold responsible parties accountable, obtain financial compensation for the harm that was suffered, and uncover institutional failures.
The focus is not on sending someone to jail. Instead, civil litigation asks a different question:
Did an individual or institution fail to protect a child when it had the opportunity and responsibility to do so?
Why Civil Litigation Matters
Civil lawsuits can provide survivors with access to resources that support long-term healing while also shining a light on institutional failures that might otherwise remain hidden.
In many cases, civil litigation has prompted organizations to strengthen policies, improve oversight and implement safeguards designed to better protect children in the future.
For many survivors, pursuing a civil claim is about accountability, transparency and long-term change to help prevent similar harm from happening in the future.
Who Can Be Held Accountable?
Every case is unique, but civil claims may involve allegations against:
- Schools and school districts
- Religious organizations
- Youth organizations
- Daycare facilities
- Camps
- Sports organizations
- Property owners
- Businesses or other institutions that failed to provide adequate supervision, screening or security
When organizations ignore warning signs, fail to protect children, or create environments where abuse can occur, they may be held accountable through the civil justice system.
Our Approach
Child sexual abuse cases require more than legal experience. They require trust.
At Blizzard Greenberg, we recognize that no two survivors have experienced the same trauma. We take the time to understand each client’s circumstances while carefully investigating the facts, preserving evidence and building the strongest case possible.
Whenever possible, we seek to uncover not only the truth about what happened, but why it happened and whether security failures or negligence allowed the abuse to occur or continue unchecked.
Our attorneys prepare every case with the expectation that it may ultimately be decided before a jury.
Speak With Blizzard Greenberg
If you or a loved one is considering a civil lawsuit involving child sexual assault or child sexual abuse, Blizzard Greenberg attorneys are available to discuss your legal options in a confidential consultation.
Our team understands the sensitivity of these cases and is committed to representing survivors with compassion, respect and experienced trial advocacy.
