Medical Sexual Assault Lawyer
Receiving medical care can make even the most confident individual feel vulnerable. When the care you require involves exposing intimate areas of your body, that vulnerability becomes even more pronounced. When you trust a healthcare professional to examine or treat you, becoming the victim of sexual assault by that caregiver is traumatic, demeaning, and life-altering.
If you have suffered medical sexual assault in Texas, our board-certified lawyers are ready to hold your violator accountable and seek the compensation you deserve. Contact Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs today for a free consultation with an experienced attorney.
Understanding Doctor Sexual Assault
Sexual assault occurs anytime someone expresses sexually charged contact or behavior toward an unconsenting victim. In a medical setting, sexual assault or sexual misconduct can include:
- Medically unnecessary touching, including fondling
- Attempted rape
- Penetration
Hospital sex abuse can happen to anyone, but the perpetrators are overwhelmingly male. While male gynecologist abuse statistics are not as readily available as they should be, a recent study of 101 cases where a doctor sexually assaulted a patient found that 100 percent of the instances of abuse were at the hands of a male doctor.
Legal Rights and Options of Sexual Assault Victims
If you have experienced sexual assault by a medical professional, you have rights and options. You may be entitled to file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator and the hospital or medical facility where the abuse occurred. A successful doctor sexual assault lawsuit can provide compensation for:
- Medical expenses related to the assault
- Mental health treatment costs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages if you had to miss work due to the trauma
You may also be able to file a complaint with the state medical board. This could result in the doctor losing their medical license, helping to prevent similar harm from happening to other patients.
How Our Sexual Assault Lawyer Can Help
At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs, our experienced sexual assault attorneys are here to help you fight for the justice you deserve. We can:
- Investigate the incident and assemble evidence to build a solid claim
- File a lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court
- Negotiate with insurance companies and the defendant’s lawyers to reach a fair settlement
- Provide caring, compassionate support throughout the entire process
You should not have to face this difficult time alone. We are here to be your voice and your advocate.
What Is OK and Not OK During a Pelvic, Vaginal, Breast, Rectal, or Testes Exam?
Knowing what is considered normal during an intimate medical exam can be difficult. While some discomfort may be expected, the following behaviors from medical professionals are never acceptable:
- Any touching that is not medically necessary
- Inappropriate or lewd comments about your body
- Examination without gloves
- Failure to provide proper draping to protect your privacy
- Refusal to allow you to have a chaperone in the room
If you experience any of these red flags during an exam, you have the right to refuse treatment and report the behavior immediately. Remember, it is not your fault, and you are not alone.
Contact Our Doctor Sexual Assault Lawyers in Houston for a Free Consultation
If you have suffered sexual abuse in a medical setting, the doctor sexual abuse attorneys at Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs will fight for the justice you deserve. Our firm has been successfully helping injured Texans for decades, and we are ready to put our experience to work for you. Call us today and contact us online for a free consultation with an experienced sexual abuse lawyer. Your privacy is always guaranteed.