Our sexual assault and abuse lawyers are here to represent survivors. We use our 50+ years of experience to help survivors of sexual assault and abuse find justice, receive compensation, and hold wrongdoers accountable.

What is Sexual Assault and Abuse?

Sexual assault abuse is any unwanted sexual act, up to and including rape.

Some examples of sexual assault and abuse include:

• Unwanted kissing.
• Forced touching of the victim, or the perpetrator forcing the victim to touch them.
• Forced penetration.
• Rape.

Sexual assault and abuse may also include forcing an individual to look at sexually inappropriate material, certain invasions of privacy, or sex trafficking.  We also work with survivors of Title IX abuse and discrimination, tackling sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment within an educational setting.

Sexual Assault Statistics

Sexual assault and abuse can happen to people of all genders and ages. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center

• One in five women nationwide have experienced completed or attempted rape.
• 24.8% of men nationwide have experienced sexual violence.

According to RAINN, child protective services substantiates or finds evidence of child sexual abuse every 9 minutes.

Who may be liable for sexual assault and abuse?

In addition to the individual or individuals who committed an abusive act, other parties may be held liable in a case arising from sexual assault and abuse.  In some cases, the attacker may be a co-worker and the place of employment may face liability for the survivor’s injuries.  In other cases, such as those involving student-on-student assault and abuse, a school or college may face liability.  Sometimes, a company, organization, or institution acted or failed to act in a way that allowed the abuse to take place, covered up the assault and abuse, or failed to take action to prevent the abuse.  Under law, this may constitute negligence.

Our sexual assault and abuse litigation attorneys have successfully handled a number of cases on behalf of survivors against the institutions that caused, permitted, or failed to stop assault and abuse, including:

• Medical facilities;
• Nursing homes;
• Churches and religious organizations;
• Schools;
• Colleges and universities;
• Rideshare and taxi companies;
• Sports teams; and
• Hotels and motels.

We Fight for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Survivors

Let our sexual assault lawyers help determine if a civil case would benefit you. Successful civil cases can and hold accountable the individuals and entities responsible for your injuries.  Even if you experienced sexual abuse or assault many years ago, you might still be able to make a case against the attacker.

As soon as you are ready, our sexual abuse and sexual assault lawyers are here to support you. We are committed to helping survivors receive the compensation and closure they need to move forward and rebuild their lives.

We are familiar with sexual assault and abuse cases of all complexities. You are not alone in your fight for justice. Contact us today to find an ally you can trust.