Sexual assault survivors need allies who can provide personalized guidance through the legal process and fight on their behalf for justice. A skilled attorney can assist victims of assault to claim both economic and non-economic damages caused by their attackers - compensation which addresses physical, emotional, and financial harm caused.
An experienced Scarborough sexual assault lawyer can file a civil lawsuit against not only individual predators, but also institutions such as schools or workplaces which facilitated or enabled assault. Compensation could cover past and future medical costs, therapy sessions, and lost wages.
Understanding Your Rights After a Sexual Assault
Sexual assault survivors face many difficulties after suffering a traumatic experience, including being reluctant tо report their assault оr seek legal recourse out оf fear оf victim-blaming, stigmatization and/or other repercussions.
Survivors have the right tо explore all legal options, such as filing a civil suit against those responsible. Compensation from this route may help cover medical bills, therapy costs, lost wages, and other damages from an assault.
Survivors also have the right tо legal representation from experienced lawyers for sexual assault cases. These lawyers understand the unique challenges faced by survivors and can provide them with the support and guidance they need throughout the legal process.
An advocate can provide much needed support and ensure your rights are upheld throughout this process. Many organizations and hotlines offer 24/7 advocates who can listen without judgment while helping find resources.
Why Choose a Specialized Lawyer?
An expert attorney will help to guide and advise you through the legal process, answering any queries that arise and giving confidence and relieving stress levels, something which is crucial during such difficult times.
Legal specialists are professionals with years of experience, often specialising in areas such as personal injury, medical malpractice, family law and criminal defense.
Specialization can be beneficial to attorneys who are passionate about one type of case, while generalists remain invaluable resources. Furthermore, specialization certification gives attorneys a competitive edge over their colleagues in their field while offering them increased job security by lessening automation or outsourcing threats.
Guide You Through Every Step
Sexual assault survivors may decide to pursue legal action against those responsible. This could take the form of either criminal prosecution or civil suit.
Criminal cases require victims to testify and this can be daunting for some survivors. But there are ways to make the process less daunting; for instance, many communities offer support services which can assist victims during trial hearings.
Many victims of sexual assault also pursue civil actions against their attackers to receive compensation for medical bills, emotional trauma and pain and suffering. Our attorneys can guide victims through this process as well; our representation includes institutions and supervisory entities who failed to adequately vet staff or investigate allegations.
The Legal Process: What to Expect
An attorney will discuss your goals during an initial consultation and provide legal advice and strategies for reaching them.
Sexual assault cases typically require extensive investigation due to collecting and analyzing evidence such as DNA samples, witness statements and data from rape kits. The process can often be lengthy and frustrating for victims.
Sexual abuse survivors face unique mental health challenges that impede their quality of life. Many experience posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms nine months post assault and are more likely to be victimized by perpetrators who know them (for instance acquaintance or date rape), work with or study alongside (such as USC Gynecologist George Tyndall). Victims may receive compensation depending on local laws in their area.
Resources and Support Available
Sexual assault or rape can be an extremely traumatic experience. Depending on the circumstances surrounding their assault or rape, survivors may have both criminal and civil options available to them to them in order to pursue justice and compensation for their losses, including financial compensation for medical bills, lost income, emotional suffering and other losses. Civil cases also provide a forum in which to hold negligent institutions such as schools/colleges/workplaces as well as rideshare companies such as Uber/Lyft accountable.
Surviving sexual assault can access free support services through local rape crisis centers or RAINN's hotline, including system-based advocates who act as liaisons between victims/survivors and legal systems; community-based advocates provide shelter, emergency accommodation and counseling; survivors can also pursue financial compensation for economic damages suffered, such as medical expenses, physical therapy costs, professional counseling fees, loss of future earning potential and costs for assistive devices.
