Articles Posted in Sex Abuse

Doctors occupy a position of deep trust, especially when patients are vulnerable or undergoing intimate examinations. Some exploit that trust. Patients who have been sexually assaulted or abused by physicians, OB-GYNs, or other healthcare providers may have civil claims against the doctor and, when the evidence supports it, the hospital or medical practice that allowed the abuse to happen.

One of the first questions we ask in a doctor sexual abuse case is who else knew. Was there a history of complaints? Did other patients raise concerns? Did the hospital choose to protect the doctor instead of protecting patients? Often, the truth is hidden in medical records, complaint logs, and internal emails. The doctor’s malpractice insurance may not cover intentional sexual misconduct, so a claim against a responsible hospital or medical practice can make the difference between winning a judgment and actually collecting compensation.

Our doctor sexual abuse lawyers represent victims of sexual assault by medical professionals. We pursue claims against doctors and, where the evidence supports it, the hospitals and practices that failed to protect patients. Call us for a free consultation at 800-553-8082 or reach out to us online.

When the state removes children from their parents or guardians and places them in foster care, the state assumes significant responsibility for keeping those children safe. If a child is sexually abused because of a dangerous foster placement, ignored warning signs, or a failure to respond to reports of abuse, the child may have legal claims against the state, a private foster care agency, or both.

Foster care sex abuse lawsuits are now being filed across the country. On this page, our national sex abuse lawyers look at the basics of foster care sexual abuse lawsuits and their potential settlement payout value.

Our foster care sexual abuse lawyers represent victims across the country. If you have a foster care sex abuse case, contact us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

With its new statute of limitations, California has become an epicenter for school sexual abuse lawsuits. A large percentage of landmark school sex abuse settlements are coming from California.

If you were sexually abused by a teacher, coach, counselor, administrator, volunteer, contractor, or another student, you may have a civil claim against not only the predator who abused you, but the school and other organizations.

So many victims do not bring claims because they think the bar is higher than it is. The biggest impediment we see is the assumption that you needed to report the crime at the time or even get a criminal conviction. Nothing could be further from the truth. You could still have a case if the sexual abuse was never reported to police, prosecutors declined to file charges, or the school insisted that it could not substantiate your complaint.

Anyone who was sexually abused at school may have a civil claim against the school, school district, or other responsible parties. Whether the school itself can be held liable usually depends on what school officials knew or should have known, whether they failed to act on warning signs, and the law of the state where the abuse occurred. Any form or level of unwanted sexual touching can form the basis for a sexual abuse lawsuit.

This post will look at sexual abuse lawsuits filed against schools. These school sex abuse lawsuits can be brought by current or former students who were the victims of sexual abuse committed by a teacher or another student at school. Successful plaintiffs can get significant financial compensation.

Our law firm handles these cases nationwide, and we want to help you. If you have a potential sexual abuse lawsuit against a school, contact attorneys today for a free consultation. Contact us online or call us at 800-553-8082.