Compassionate Washington Foster Care Attorneys Fighting for Survivors’ Justice
Our firm believes in providing comprehensive support and advocacy for individuals who were injured or abused while in foster care. Our dedicated attorneys have experience helping former foster care youth and their family members navigate the legal system and fight for the compensation that they deserve. We recently represented plaintiffs in a case against the State that settled for over $6 million.
We understand that the legal system can be complex and overwhelming, and we know the challenges that individuals and family members deal with when reckoning with abuse that occurred while in foster care. For many former foster care youth, it can take years to come to a place of stability in their life where it is possible to consider legal options. We are here to support you in this work and in holding your abusers accountable.
Why Foster Care Cases Are Different
In Washington, the state has an ongoing duty to protect children placed in foster care. When the state and its agencies fail in this responsibility, the state can be responsible for the harm that results. Suing the state requires special considerations and a targeted legal approach.
At Truitt and Lyons, we understand these unique claims, how to investigate the failures of the state, and where weaknesses in the system often occur. We have experience as attorneys who represented parents and children in dependency cases. Dependency cases are the legal vehicle for placing children in foster care. If you believe you were abused in foster care, or that a family member you know has experienced abuse, we can work with you to evaluate the case and, if the claim has merit, to bring legal claims against those who caused you or your loved ones harm.
A Supportive Approach
Our firm understands that seeking a legal consultation can be intimidating and emotional. We are here to listen closely to your story, honor your experience, and answer any questions that you might have. We aim to explain your legal options to you in a way that is clear, concise, and practical. Rather than complicated legal jargon, you’ll get an honest assessment of the possible paths to recovery that may be available to you and what we recommend in light of your goals and needs.
Speak With Our Foster Case Abuse Attorneys Today
If you believe you may have experienced abuse in the foster care system and are hoping to find out more about your options, contact the foster care attorneys at Truitt and Lyons today for an initial consultation.