The Shocking Reality: Nearly 4,000 Sexual Assaults Reported in Harris County In 2021 alone, 3,779 sexual assaults were reported to law enforcement in Harris County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety data. Yet this staggering number represents less than 10% of actual cases – meaning the true figure likely exceeds 37,000 incidents annually in…
When Your Voice Needs to Be Heard Among Thousands With 3,779 sexual assaults reported to law enforcement in Harris County in 2021 alone, you might feel like your case could get lost in the system. The reality is even more sobering—according to data, less than 10% of all sexual assaults are reported to law enforcement,…
When Trust Is Broken: Understanding Your Rights After Rideshare Sexual Assault You ordered a ride home expecting safety, but instead experienced the unthinkable – sexual assault during what should have been a routine Uber or Lyft trip. The trauma of sexual assault is devastating under any circumstances, but when it happens in a rideshare vehicle,…
Understanding Your Legal Options When the Criminal System Falls Short You experienced sexual assault, reported it to authorities, and watched as criminal charges were either dismissed or resulted in an acquittal. Now you’re left wondering if there’s any path to justice remaining, feeling like the system has failed you twice. The answer is yes—you can…
Protecting Your Privacy: Understanding Confidentiality in Sexual Assault Cases For survivors of sexual assault, the prospect of pursuing legal action often brings concerns about privacy and public exposure. Many wonder if their identity can remain confidential throughout legal proceedings, fearing that coming forward might lead to unwanted publicity or further trauma. In Texas, specific laws…
Sexual assault is a serious violation that creates lasting trauma. As sexual assault attorneys who want to help survivors along a healing path of recovery, we believe it’s important to know your rights. This begins with an understanding of what constitutes sexual assault under Texas law. If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to…
The First 24 Hours Matter: Critical Steps After an Uber Assault If you’ve just experienced a sexual assault during an Uber ride, your world may feel shattered and overwhelming. The immediate aftermath of such trauma leaves many survivors unsure of what to do next—should you report to police, seek medical care, or preserve evidence? Every…
Understanding Your Rights After Sexual Assault with a Sexual Abuse Lawyer in Houston Sexual assault victims in Texas are not required to pay for their forensic examinations, thanks to state and federal protections designed to remove financial barriers to justice. If you’ve experienced sexual assault, you may be wondering whether seeking medical attention and forensic…
Understanding Your Rights to Compensation After Sexual Abuse with a Sexual Abuse Lawyer in Houston Sexual abuse survivors can recover multiple types of compensation through civil lawsuits, including economic damages for medical expenses and lost wages, non-economic damages for pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages designed to punish the perpetrator. Every two…
Understanding Your Options After Sexual Assault in Texas Surviving sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience, and in the aftermath, you may not immediately think about medical examinations or evidence collection. Texas law provides a standard 120-hour (5-day) window for conducting a sexual assault forensic exam, also known as a rape kit. This timeframe exists…
