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Sexual violence is a pervasive and deeply unsettling reality that affects millions of lives across the United States. The statistics paint a grim picture: about one in five women has experienced rape or attempted rape in their lifetime, and nearly a quarter of men have encountered some form of contact sexual violence.

Behind these numbers are real people—individuals whose lives have been irrevocably altered. These figures are not just statistics. They are testimonies of pain, loss, and the enduring impact of trauma. We have to always remember that every percentage point represents countless stories of human suffering.

This page will provide the most recent data and statistics on the incidence rates for child sexual abuse in the United States. These statistics are current as of September 2024 and are drawn from a collection of sources including government agencies and various non-profit organizations.

This page will look at the growing tide of lawsuits alleging that William Thompson IV, M.D., a prominent doctor in Orange County, California, sexually abused many of his male patients during examinations.

A growing number of men have come forward and filed lawsuits alleging that Dr. Thompson performed unnecessary rectal and genital exams on them for his own sexual gratification. This page will look at who is eligible to file a lawsuit against Dr. Thompson and what the potential settlement value of these cases could be.

About Dr. William Thompson

Doctors sometimes take advantage of patients for their own sexual gratification. If you have been the victim of sexual abuse, assault or misconduct committed by a doctor or healthcare professional, you have the right to file civil lawsuit against that doctor and the hospital or healthcare company that they work for. Bringing a civil lawsuit is separate from pressing criminal charges and successful plaintiffs can get significant financial compensation.

A lawsuit for sexual abuse or assault can be filed against the doctor who committed the act, as well as the hospital or institution that employs them. Filing a civil claim is a separate legal procedure from bringing criminal charges. Whereas a criminal case can lead to prison for the offender, only through a civil case can a survivor exact compensation for the traumatic harm that was done to them.

The sexual abuse lawyers at Miller & Zois represent victims of sexual assault by medical professionals and doctors. We can hold doctors and their employers accountable and get you the compensation you deserve. Call us today for a free consultation at 800-553-8082 or reach out to us online. 

Unfortunately, sexual abuse of minors by sports coaches has become a common occurrence. Victims of sexual abuse by a coach can file civil lawsuits against both the coach and the sports league or responsible organization. On this page, we will look at the basics of a sports coach sex abuse lawsuit.

Our national sex abuse lawyers are accepting sports coach sexual abuse lawsuits across the country. Contact us today at 800-553-8082 if you have been a victim.

Coach Sexual Abuse

If children are placed in foster care and forced to live in a foster home by the state, and they are sexually abused while in foster care, they can sue the state for negligently failing to protect them. Foster care sex abuse lawsuits are now being filed across the country. On this page, our national sex abuse lawyers will look at the basics of foster care sexual abuse lawsuits and their potential settlement payout value.

About Foster Care

In the U.S., states have the authority to remove children from their homes and placed them in foster care where they live in a foster home. The state can place children in foster care for a variety of reasons. If a child’s parents die, go to jail, become disabled, or are otherwise unable to care for their children, the state can step in and remove them to foster care.

A growing number of women are now suing Massage Envy (a national massage therapy chain) alleging that they were sexually assaulted by company employees during their massage. The lawsuits began getting filed several years ago and are now being filed across the country.

Our national sex abuse lawyers are currently seeking Massage Envy sexual assault cases. If you were sexually abused or touched inappropriately during a massage session at a Massage Envy location, contact us today for free case evaluation.

About Massage Envy