Property Owners Have a Responsibility to Protect You
Sexual assault injury cases are often premises liability cases. Property owners have a responsibility to ensure that parking lots, ramps, stairwells, and other out-of-the-way places on their property are adequately lit and secured to prevent violent attacks. If you were injured under these circumstances, it is your right to pursue a personal injury claim. When a property owner fails to provide reasonably safe premises resulting in harm to you or a loved one, they may be responsible for damages related to your injuries. It is imperative to discuss your case with an experienced Houston sexual assault lawyer as soon as possible to determine your legal options and your ability to recover against a negligent property owner.
The Prevalence of Child Abuse
One of the most egregious forms of sexual assault is when it is perpetrated against a child. In all sexual assault cases, there may be criminal and civil liability. Depending on the situation, the person or persons who committed the act, as well as any negligent third parties, may be held liable for damages. Unfortunately, many victims of sexual assault and assault never come forward. According to the Children’s Assessment Center, The Advocacy Center for Houston and Harris County (CAC Houston), the true scope of the problem remains unknown as professionals fear that many victims of childhood sexual assault “do not disclose or report their abuse.” Researchers believe that the prevalence of child sexual abuse could be as high as 35 percent. As many as 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men report experiencing sexual assault before adulthood.
The Devastating Impact of Sexual Abuse
Many survivors of sexual abuse or assault never completely heal from the trauma. It can take years of counseling to even begin to feel comfortable in your skin. Therapy can be expensive but may be essential to helping you cope with what has happened. Bringing a lawsuit may help you recover some of the costs associated with the assault. Damages resulting from sexual assault can include but are not limited to:
- Medical expenses
- Costs related to therapy and counseling
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
According to RAINN, 94 percent of women rape survivors suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and thirteen percent of women who are raped attempt suicide. If you have lost a loved one who was the victim of sexual trauma, you might be entitled to bring a wrongful death claim with the help of a lawyer.
Get the Justice and Recovery You Deserve: Contact Our Houston Sexual Assault Lawyer
We are here to help ensure that you receive the justice you deserve after suffering a sexual assault. Contact our offices in Houston, Texas to consult with our lawyers. Our consultations are free, completely confidential, and no-obligation. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency-fee-basis, which means that you owe us nothing unless we recover monetary damages in your case.
Contact Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs at (713) 751-0025 or by sending us a message online.
Our Houston sexual abuse attorneys have decades of trial experience and have developed a reputation for excellence among our peers and clients.
