Foster Care Abuse Lawyer Olympia, WA
If you suffered foster care abuse by foster parents or any other party in the system, you have rights.
The foster home abuse attorneys of Cochran Douglas serving Olympia, WA, want you to make safety a priority. Once you are out of danger, we can help you pursue compensation for your injuries and hold your abuser accountable.
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Support for Victims of Foster Care Abuse
Whether you have personally suffered abuse while in foster care, have witnessed abuse of foster children, or suspect abuse is occurring, now is the time to reach out to people who can provide safety and hold abusers accountable. Once you are safe and the authorities have been informed of the situation, our attorneys are ready to help you take further action that can help you cope with your injuries.
What If It's Too Late for Criminal Charges?
You should still tell the authorities about the abuse you suffered and who is responsible.
This action will establish a trail that can benefit both you and others. It's entirely possible that your abuser—or someone who failed to take action when you reported the abuse to them—is still working in foster care. Victims may feel reluctant to report abuse for a variety of reasons. If it's been too long for the state to take action against those who share responsibility for the abuse you suffered, reporting the abuse to the authorities can still create documentation that can help others who have suffered abuse or neglect by the same parties.
Reporting the abuse can also support a civil case by demonstrating that you were willing to speak up to the authorities. If significant time has passed since the abuse and you still feel reluctant to speak with law enforcement, the attorneys of Cochran Douglas invite you to speak with us first. During your free and absolutely confidential consultation, our lawyers serving Olympia, WA, will gladly provide our outlook on the case. We can then help you feel empowered to submit a statement to the authorities regardless of whether it can result in a criminal court proceeding.
Our Attorneys Are Ready to Help You
Foster homes and the foster care system are intended to help children in need when their parents or other family members are unable to provide the necessary care for any reason. Unfortunately, abuse is common in foster care, and can be committed by a number of parties who are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Attorneys Loren Cochran and Cole Douglas take great pride in helping victims of foster care abuse use the law to their advantage by holding their abusers responsible and pursuing maximum restitution for the injuries they have suffered. We offer free consultations, and if we take your case, we will collect absolutely nothing unless we achieve a settlement or jury award for you.
Our attorneys serving Olympia, WA, are ready to provide the support and advocacy you need to take back your power and move forward with your life. To request your free case review, write to us or call:
"They had my back."
Lindsey
Tacoma, WA
2024
Loren, Cole, and their entire office were of such great help during a difficult time in my life. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney
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Tacoma, WA
2024
i would like to thank the Cochran Douglas firm Cole and Loren for there excellent work settling my case it took some time but they were able to get me 4 times the amount plus some that was being offered the team kept me informed through the whole process i felt they had my back and that meant a lot to me thanks again
View on GoogleOur Attorneys Get Results for Abuse Victims
Our lawyers serving Olympia, WA, take these cases of abuse and other misconduct in foster care very seriously. When parties abuse or fail to protect foster children, our lawyers are glad to put the extent of our resources to work in holding them responsible for the physical and psychological trauma victims suffer. These are just some of the victories our lawyers have achieved on behalf of personal injury victims:
Why Foster Care Abuse Victims Turn to Cochran Douglas
Our track record of success on behalf of abuse victims speaks for itself. But there are more reasons why people in Olympia, WA, and beyond who have suffered child abuse, neglect, or exploitation by their caregivers turn to Cochran Douglas to achieve the justice they deserve:
Everyone can afford our services.
Your initial personal injury consultation with our attorneys is free. If we take your case, the only fees we will collect will be a percentage of the settlement or jury award. If the case is unsuccessful, we collect absolutely nothing, even if the case goes to trial. If we take your case, it is because we believe we can convince a judge and jury that you deserve justice.We triumph in difficult cases.
Cases of abuse that occur in foster homes or anywhere else in the foster care system often involve bringing action against the State of Washington. Cochran Douglas is a firm that has repeatedly demonstrated that no matter how deep the plaintiff's legal resources may be, we can hold them responsible. Regardless of whether they are facing off with large corporations, law enforcement, or the State of Washington, Cochran Douglas has proven itself capable of achieving justice for victims.
Our attorneys are leaders in the field.
Our attorneys have earned significant recognition for excellence. Loren Cochran has been recognized by Super Lawyers (a rating service of lawyers with high levels of professional achievement) every year since 2014. Cole Douglas was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star (an honor given to only 2.5% of Washington attorneys), and was included on the 40 Under 40 list by the South Sound Business Journal in 2022. Our attorneys serving Olympia, WA, are ready to help you use the law to your advantage to achieve the justice you deserve."They handled my case better than I could have expected."
Alexander
Tacoma, WA
2024
I highly recommend Cochran Douglas Attorneys at Law to anyone seeking legal representation. Their expertise, communication, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes make them a standout choice in the legal field.
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Tacoma, WA
2023
I had a fantastic experience working with Cole and his whole team. Competent, compassionate, communicative. They took great care of me and handled my case better than I could have expected. Thank you!
View on GoogleDo I Have A Case?
If there is any doubt in your mind about whether you have suffered abuse, and if you do not feel you are in immediate danger, we encourage you to call 1-866-764-2233 to speak to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families.
Meanwhile, our attorneys serving Olympia, WA, want you to know that abuse can take many forms:
- Physical Abuse: If a foster parent, a friend or family member of a foster parent, or another party causes you intentional physical injury, this is considered physical abuse. Examples include kicking, slapping, and inappropriately using physical restraints or administering drugs.
- Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse refers to any nonconsensual sexual acts such as touching, harassment, rape, sodomy, and sexually explicit photographing. Child abuse that is sexual in nature and occurred after June 6, 2024, carries no statute of limitations for taking civil action.
- Emotional Abuse: Examples include coercion, harassment, ridiculing, intimidation, and yelling that causes mental distress.
- Neglect: When someone responsible for your welfare exhibits a pattern of conduct or inaction that fails to maintain your physical or mental health or prevent harm, this can be considered neglect.
Whether you have suffered sexual abuse, neglect, or any other form of abuse, Cochran Douglas serving Olympia, WA, is ready to listen to you. Request your free consultation by calling (253) 472-7777.
The State of Washington is responsible for vetting foster parents and other parties in the foster care system to ensure they are capable of caring for children. They are also responsible for investigating reports of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and any other form of misconduct. If the state has failed you on either front, the lawyers of Cochran Douglas are prepared to help foster children take action.
"They made me feel heard, understood."
Natalie
Tacoma, WA
2023
They made me feel heard, understood. Highly recommend. 10/10. I don’t really recommend places unless I am 100% sure they are about their business and Cochran Douglas is about their business. Again, 10/10. God bless this Law-firm :)
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Tacoma, WA
2023
I was very satisfied with the high level service from the Cochran and Douglas team. They helped take a bed situation, and found the silver lining. I highly recommend them, they are very helpful and and professional.
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