Rothera Bray’s specialist abuse team are clear that however harrowing the viewing may be, it is part of the UK’s social history which needs to be told, not least because the way in which he groomed people of both sexes, many of them children, still holds true today. The red flags raised by his portrayal will potentially resonate with people currently being groomed or help worried professionals or relatives to recognise the signs of grooming and act upon them.
Seetal Patel, a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s abuse team said:
‘No one should have to suffer abuse, yet sadly it can happen to anyone of any age and often at the hands of people you should be able to trust the most. We understand that making a claim for abuse can be a daunting and traumatic process, and it can never undo the abuse that you’ve suffered, but by claiming compensation it enables you to secure some level of justice, covering costs for medical treatment, rehabilitation, therapy, and financial losses, and hopefully helping you to move forward with your life’.
The flurry of allegations which followed Savile’s death, mirrors Rothera Bray’s experience. It is common for victims of abuse to keep it to themselves, sometimes for years, and feel unable to tell anybody. However, the courts are increasingly recognising that it can be years before abuse survivors feel that they can talk about the abuse. As a result, sufferers of abuse may be able to make a claim even if the abuse took place years ago. Rothera Bray’s abuse claims solicitors are experienced in working with victims of abuse and treat them with empathy and understanding, giving them all the time they need to talk confidentially.
As ‘The Reckoning’ demonstrates, even after death the Police may decide to investigate allegations if they consider it may uncover evidence about other abusers, or they may be able to reveal that other victims made complaints about the same abuser.
It is therefore important victims come forward and speak to the Police together with seeking the appropriate legal advice. A civil compensation claim can help victims deal with the trauma and move forward, focusing on their future.
Press enquiries to:
Jo Walchester/Claire Morrison
Rothera Bray Solicitors
j.walchester@rotherabray.co.uk / c.morrison@rotherabray.co.uk
Direct Tel: 0115 9106254
Seetal Patel
Abuse Claims Solicitor
Direct Tel: 0115 9106238
Greg Almond
Head of Serious Injury Team, Rotheras Solicitors
Direct Tel: 0115 9106230
Disclaimer: This blog is for information only and does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice please contact us on 03456 465 465 or email enquiries@rotherabray.co.uk to get tailored advice specific to your circumstances from our qualified lawyers
