Liability for Sexual Assault
Many types of acts constitute sexual assault, including:
- Groping or other unwanted touching
- Rape or attempted rape
- Penetration without consent
- Child molestation
Some people are assaulted by strangers, while other instances of sexual assault happen in the context of:
- A boss or coworker could assault you, whether at work or when on a business trip.
- School or daycare. A teacher or other staff member could assault a child at school or on a field trip.
- Boy Scouts or other youth activities. Some mentors have abused their charges.
- Medical care. Too many doctors sexually assault patients, or a therapist could start an unethical sexual relationship with a patient.
- A leader in the church could molest a child in the choir and threaten them not to tell anyone.
- Hotels or motels. You could be assaulted while traveling in a hotel due to negligent security.
The sexual assault lawyers at Venardi Zurada LLP will review the facts to determine who you can hold liable. Of course, we can usually sue the assailant who committed assault. The assailant unfortunately might not be able to pay any compensation because they are broke. The point of a civil case is to seek financial compensation—not prison time, which is punishment reserved for a criminal trial.
We might add a defendant who could share liability, such as an employer or a school. A business might also have employed inadequate security measures, which contributed to the assault. Let our firm review. By adding a defendant, we can often increase the compensation a sexual assault victim receives.
Reach Out for a Free, Confidential Consultation with Our Fairfield Sexual Assault Lawyers
Sexual assault survivors often fear that no one will believe them. Call our office so we can hear more about your story. Evidence is critical for a case like this. If you are raped, you should go to the hospital to have a rape kit performed. Other victims should write down the name of any witnesses, including people who saw you or spoke to you after the assault.
Our goal is to ensure you feel comfortable opening up about a painful experience. By asking you questions, we can gauge the strength of the evidence and what else might bolster a claim. We have decades of personal injury experience and can analyze the best way to hold your assailant and other defendants accountable. Speak with a Fairfield sexual assault lawyer at Venardi Zurada LLP today. Call us at (833) 893-6763 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
