Hamburg Injury Lawyers Proudly Serving Throughout Western New York and the Southern Tier

At Chiacchia & Fleming, LLP, our mission is to deliver the finest quality legal representation while providing clients with the personal attention they deserve.

Bringing Forward a Claim Under the Child Victims Act

The new Child Victims Act provides an opportunity for sex abuse victims to file claims against a pastor, priest, coach, church, school, scout leader, teacher or any affiliated organizations. Even if the perpetrator has passed away, you can still bring a claim against the organization. No matter what your age or when the abuse occurred, you have until August 14, 2021 to bring a claim for any past sex abuse as long as the abuse occurred before you reached the age of 18. Even if you had previously made a claim which was denied, you can now reopen the case under this new law. The fact the Buffalo Diocese and other entities have filed for bankruptcy protection does not prevent you from still filing a claim, so you should call us immediately so we can protect your rights.

These older claims require a substantial amount of investigation, so the quicker you can get us involved the better.  If you are worried about your name being publicized, we can file your claim in a manner in which you remain anonymous.   If you feel like you consented to the abuse, that does not mean you do not have a claim.   Under the law you are incapable of consent until you are 18 years old.  Consent by a minor is not a defense to sex abuse.  THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR SEX ABUSE!

Our lawyers have extensive legal experience in matters related to Sexual Abuse and personal injury.  Ninety-five percent of our legal practice is devoted to litigation.

We are proud of our victories and of the client loyalty our success has earned. Indeed, the growth of our firm is in large part due to word-of-mouth referrals from our many satisfied clients. We have relied on our personal commitment, dedication to client satisfaction, and persistence to build a client base which now exceeds 12,000. For years, we’ve been ensuring that local Western New York residents receive sound representation. Using our vast legal experience, the latest technology, persistence, and determination, we will achieve success for you and your family.