Legal Guides
Comprehensive legal resources reviewed by practicing attorneys who handle these cases every day. Each guide breaks down the law, explains your rights, and walks you through the steps you can take — so you can make informed decisions when it matters most.
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Sexual Abuse: A Complete Legal Guide for Survivors
A comprehensive resource for survivors of sexual abuse, their families, and their advocates. This guide covers the legal landscape — statutes of limitations, civil claims against institutions, what to expect from the legal process — all written with the understanding that every survivor’s path is different.
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Managing Partner, The Pride Law Firm
Nationally recognized sexual abuse attorney and co-founder of the AAJ Sexual Assault Litigation Group. Represents survivors of assault, trafficking, and institutional abuse.
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Sexual Abuse: A Complete Legal Guide for Survivors
- What Is Sexual Assault?
- The Scope of Sexual Violence
- Sex Trafficking and Civil Justice
- Your Rights as a Survivor
- Criminal vs. Civil Legal Paths
- Filing a Civil Lawsuit
- Statutes of Limitations
- Sexual Assault by Context
- Steps to Take After an Assault
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Resources and Hotlines
- Getting Legal Help
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Legal Guide for Patients & Families
When a physician, pharmacist, or drug manufacturer failed to warn you about SJS/TEN risks, failed to screen for known risk factors, or missed the diagnosis, that failure may be the basis for a legal claim.
Guide Partner: Childers, Schlueter & Smith
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SJS: A Legal Guide for Patients & Families
- What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
- The Scale of Drug-Induced Harm
- Which Drugs Carry the Highest Risk
- How Medical Negligence Causes SJS
- Who Can Be Held Accountable
- What Compensation Covers
- SJS in Specific Populations
- Steps to Take After a Diagnosis
- Statutes of Limitations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related SJS Resources
- Get Legal Help
Mass Tort Guides — Coming Soon
New in-depth guides covering emerging mass tort litigation. Each guide will provide comprehensive legal analysis for patients and families affected by dangerous drugs and medical devices.
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Dupixent Litigation
A legal resource for patients experiencing serious side effects from Dupixent (dupilumab), including emerging claims and what affected patients need to know.
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Breast Mesh Litigation
A legal guide for patients harmed by surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction, covering the litigation landscape, claims process, and patient rights.
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