Help for the Victims of Sexual Assault in Washington
Recovery from a sexual assault can be difficult. The physical and psychological effects of abuse can be debilitating and can have a serious and lasting impact on every aspect of your life. At Feldman & Lee, P.S., we help the victims of sexual assault pursue compensation for their physical and emotional injuries and also provide a source of comfort and guidance regarding your legal rights.
Personal injury lawyer Brandon Feldman and the other attorneys at Feldman & Lee represent the victims of sex crimes in civil cases. While the perpetrator of the sexual assault may already be facing criminal charges, he or she may also be liable for the monetary damages caused in addition to any criminal penalties. Our firm will work hard to ensure that abusers are held liable for their actions.
Sexual Abuse from Individuals in Positions of Power
In many cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual molestation, or any other sexual activity that happens without consent, individuals who wield power over the victim abuse that power in a damaging fashion. These individuals may include:
- Healthcare providers
- Law enforcement officials
- School teachers
- Landlords
- Babysitters
- Therapists and medical providers
- Nursing home and daycare employees
- Employees in a supervisory position
If a sexual assault occurs at a place of employment, school, store or other public location, the owner of that property may also be liable to compensation you for your injuries. Employers may be held liable for their employees' actions if accompanied by the negligent hiring, negligent supervision or failure to monitor the employee. At Feldman & Lee, we will pursue monetary damages from the perpetrator of the sexual assault as well as any other parties who should be held liable.
The most important thing for the victims of sexual assault to know is that they are not alone. Many victims blame themselves for what happened and make excuses for those who betrayed their trust and violated their rights. This can convince some victims not to file a civil claim against the person who assaulted them.
However, there is no excuse for sexually abusing or assaulting anyone and people who act in this manner deserve to be held liable for their actions. At Feldman & Lee, we will aggressively fight to protect your rights and will be at your side every step of the way.
Contact us to let us help you get the monetary damages that you need. We offer free consultations to prospective clients and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 877.644.3319.
All personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee agreement is a formal contract, which stipulates that the client is not responsible for any attorney’s fees unless there is a settlement on the client’s behalf. Please contact one of the attorneys at Feldman & Lee to discuss your case and the contingency fee agreement in further detail.
