All states have time limits, called the statute of limitations, for filing lawsuits. Most states, including Missouri, have extended the statute of limitations for these claims, recognizing that many victims are so traumatized that they involuntarily repress their memory of the abuse. In Missouri, “Any action to recover damages from injury or illness caused by childhood sexual abuse in an action brought pursuant to this section shall be commenced within ten years of the plaintiff attaining the age of twenty-one, or within three years of the date the plaintiff discovers, or reasonably should have discovered, that the injury or illness was caused by childhood sexual abuse, whichever later occurs.” The process begins when you consult Bruning Law Firm’s compassionate St. Louis child sexual abuse lawyers about your case. Our legal team can investigate the case, gather and preserve the evidence, and explore any criminal history of the perpetrator. Our lawyers can file a lawsuit, guide you through the process, protect you from publicity and attempts by the defense to shame you, and zealously represent you. For more information or a free evaluation, call (314) 735-8100 or contact us online at Bruning Law Firm.