Trauma experienced by survivors of sexual abuse can impact
education and career plans. This, in turn, can impact a
survivor's ability to secure and maintain employment and to
earn income.
Plaintiffs are entitled to damages for economic loss arising
from sexual abuse. Economic losses can be the most difficult
category of damages to prove, particularly where the plaintiff
experiences abuse early in life.
Damages for economic losses do not have a limit or cap. The
amount of the award is determined by the extent of the financial
loss, as supported by the evidence in each case.
Some examples of economic losses may include past wage loss,
future economic loss, loss of competitive advantage, and possible
early retirement.
