Category: Sexual Assault

Have you experienced sexual assault in the workplace in Houston, Texas? If so, you should know that you are not alone and that you can take steps to protect your rights and safety. At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, we fight for survivors of workplace sexual assault in Houston. How We Help Survivors of Sexual…

Sexual assault is a heinous act that no one should have to endure – and those who do deserve justice for what they’ve suffered. for what they’ve suffered. While the state prosecutes sexual assault as a crime, even a successful conviction does little to undo the consequences of the defendant’s actions. Fortunately, there is another…

1 in 100 Women in Texas Are Victims of a Sex Crime

Sex crimes impact thousands of Texans each year, with data showing that the state faces some of the highest numbers of reported rapes nationwide. Here’s what you need to know about key sex crime statistics in Texas and the resources available for sex assault survivors in Houston. Texas Ranks 16th in the Nation for Rape…

Help Victims of Sexual Assault

When someone close to you says they’ve been sexually assaulted, it’s normal to feel a range of emotions. You want to help, but where do you start, and how do you avoid making an already traumatizing situation worse? What can you do when you don’t know how to help a rape victim? The most important…

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Can a Property Owner Be Held Liable for a Sexual Assault on their Premises? Generally, property owners in Texas are required to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition. When a property owner fails to keep their premises free from known dangers, the injured party might have a valid claim for damages. This is…