Boarding schools are trusted with the care, education, and emotional development of young students. When that trust is broken through sexual abuse, the impact can be devastating and lifelong. In Maryland, many survivors of boarding school abuse are now coming forward—often after years or even decades of silence—to hold their abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable.
If you or a loved one was sexually abused while attending a boarding school in Maryland, you may have the right to file a civil lawsuit. Our experienced Maryland boarding school sexual abuse attorneys are here to help you seek justice and financial compensation for the trauma you’ve endured.
How Boarding Schools Can Be Held Liable
Boarding school abuse often involves more than just an individual offender—it may also be the result of institutional negligence or cover-up. You may have a valid legal case if the school:
Employed or protected abusers
Failed to report known misconduct
Ignored prior complaints by students or parents
Did not have proper supervision, background checks, or reporting protocols
Many survivors were groomed by faculty, staff, counselors, or even older students in environments where they felt isolated and powerless. Civil claims help hold these institutions accountable and protect future students.
Potential Compensation May Include:
Mental health therapy and recovery costs
Pain and suffering
Medical expenses resulting from abuse
Loss of income or educational opportunity
Punitive damages for gross negligence
Whether the abuse happened recently or many years ago, Maryland law may allow you to file a civil claim, depending on the circumstances of your case.
Why Work With Our Maryland Boarding School Abuse Lawyers
Experience in institutional sexual abuse and school liability cases
Trauma-informed, survivor-first legal approach
No legal fees unless we win compensation for you
100% confidential consultations
We understand how difficult it is to come forward. Let us help you take the next step with care and legal strength.
