About Us
Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, both based in Florida and representing clients across the United States, are affiliated law firms that represent people harmed by the wrongful acts of others. We dedicate a portion of our practice to representing survivors of sexual abuse, particularly abuse that occurred during childhood, who have had the courage to step forward and seek accountability from their abusers and those who turned a blind eye to abuse. Anyone who has the fortitude to tell the painful story of their abuse deserves the best legal representation available. That is what our attorneys aim to provide. Our affiliated firms have a well-established track record of recovering millions of dollars for our clients. Of course, we cannot guarantee results in any specific case. But we can promise that our attorneys will leave no stone unturned, and no path unexplored, when it comes to asserting our clients' rights to compensation and other relief. We practice personal injury law with an emphasis on the “personal”; we provide personalized service to our clients and invest our full personal strength in every representation. When our clients need help making their voices heard, we are not afraid to stand up to the largest institutions and most powerful individuals to make sure no one is above the law.New Legal Options for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
According to advocates for sexual abuse survivors, it is common for survivors to wait years, even decades, to reveal a history of sexual abuse. Coming to terms with abuse and telling someone else about it often means overcoming emotional barriers and reliving extremely painful memories. Historically, the long and difficult process of stepping forward with allegations of sexual abuse has often taken longer than the criminal and civil statute of limitations for bringing abusers to justice, meaning that survivors find their paths blocked from seeking accountability through the courts. Fortunately, legislators have begun to take a more compassionate and realistic view of the trauma of sexual abuse, and have begun moving to pass legislation that expands statutes of limitation for sexual abuse crimes and civil cases, and even to “revive” cases that have otherwise expired under existing limitations rules. The child advocacy organization ChildUSA reports that an increasing number of states have taken steps to enable prosecutors to bring criminal charges against abusers who perpetrated their crimes decades ago. Many of those states have also made it easier for survivors to seek justice through claims for money damages and other forms of relief against not just perpetrators of abuse, but also institutions and entities that facilitated the abuse. These long-overdue revisions to sexual abuse laws give prosecutors and survivors powerful new tools to combat sexual misconduct and to pursue accountability. The easing of statutes of limitations on civil suits and the “revival” of some cases are especially significant because many instances of sexual abuse occurred so long ago that it is often difficult for prosecutors to prove those crimes “beyond a reasonable doubt.” In contrast, the burden of proof on survivors for seeking monetary compensation and other forms of relief is typically less difficult to meet. So, even if a prosecutor cannot prove the crimes occurred, survivors can often still win a civil judgment. Because the state laws on criminal and civil statutes of limitation for sexual abuse claims continue to evolve, survivors should retain legal counsel that keeps close tabs on new developments. At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we expect that the new laws will embolden many survivors of sexual abuse to step forward and finally tell their stories.Holding Abusers and Institutions Accountable

Civil Action for Compensation
In most legal actions taken in civil court, plaintiffs seek money damages as the primary form of “relief” to compensate them for the harm done to them. Money damages are usually available as a form of relief in actions alleging past sexual abuse. We recognize, of course, that money does not erase the past. But it can help to provide survivors with the resources and support they need to confront the past. Money damages frequently include:- Expenses for past and ongoing mental health counseling and other therapy;
- The pain and suffering caused by the abuse;
- Damage to friendships and family relationships; and
- If available, statutory and/or punitive damages.
Civil Action for an Injunction
Though money damages constitute the principal means of holding abusers and institutions accountable in civil court, they are not always the sole means of “relief” survivors can seek. In a civil lawsuit, plaintiffs may also ask the court to award “injunctive relief,” another term for a court order directing someone to do something. Injunctive relief can represent a powerful tool to force abusers and those who enabled them to take long-overdue steps to help prevent future abuse.Participation in a Criminal Prosecution
When evidence is available, prosecutors often seek to bring criminal charges against abusers and anyone who aided in abuse. Those prosecutions typically rely heavily upon the testimony of survivors who have the courage to sit on a witness stand and call their abusers to account. Though some survivors look forward to their day in court, others worry about the costs and publicity surrounding a criminal matter. At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we will support and give sound advice to any client who wants to participate in a criminal prosecution against an abuser. When that is the path our client chooses, we work to coordinate our client's role in the criminal case with any civil legal action our client also wants to pursue. Our goal is to help ensure both matters succeed in their goals of achieving justice, and we have years of experience helping our clients successfully navigate the intersection of criminal and civil law.What's Involved in Seeking Justice for Sexual Abuse

Attorneys for Survivors of Sexual Abuse Nationwide
Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA stand ready to help anyone who has a history of sexual abuse in evaluating their legal options and choosing a path forward that suits them best. Our team treats every survivor with the compassion and respect they deserve. We never push a client into a legal strategy for which our client is not ready. When a client is ready, we do everything in our power to seek justice and compensation from anyone who did our client harm. If you have questions about taking legal action involving an allegation of sexual abuse, then the sexual abuse lawyers or children sexual assault lawyers at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA want to help you learn about your options. We have offices on both coasts of Florida, and you can also reach out to us online or by phone at 833-552-7274. Contact us today to schedule your confidential, free, no-obligation consultation. https://www.dolmanlaw.com/contact-us/*The above information was written and reviewed by either Attorney Matthew Dolman or another injury lawyer at the Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA which has a combined 90 plus years of experience practicing Florida personal injury law. Matthew Dolman himself has been practicing personal injury law in Clearwater and St. Petersburg for the last fifteen (15) years. The information provided comes from extensive research and years of experience trying legal cases in courtrooms throughout Florida.