Sexual assaults can be traumatic and can have a lifelong effect on the victim of the abuse. Many of the cases include a child victim, but not always. A vulnerable adult can also be assaulted. Usually, the perpetrator is a person in a position of trust or power over the person. 

In each situation, the injured person has the right to hold a perpetrator accountable for sexual abuse. Sometimes an organization can also be held responsible. Cases of sexual assault or abuse are compassionate in nature. A skilled and compassionate sexual abuse lawyer in Sacramento County, California, can help abuse victims obtain justice and maximum compensation.

If you or a family member has been sexually abused or assaulted, call (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 to discuss your legal options with one of our experienced Sacramento injury lawyers. Our legal team will provide free, friendly, and compassionate advice on moving forward with a potential claim.

Sadly, sexual assault and molestation are not uncommon. Studies indicate that a fifth of all boys and a third of all girls will be victims of sexual assault or molestation by 18. Moreover, studies suggest that perpetrators seldom victimize just one individual—there are usually several people who have been victimized over time.

After much research, it’s been revealed that sexual abuse and assault victims respond differently to their abuse. Some people tell a family member right away or call the police. Others say to no one and become withdrawn. Some people change their behavior and don’t understand why for years. 

People who have been abused by a sexual predator often experience anger, emotional trauma, and uncertainty about what happened to them.

Filing a sexual abuse lawsuit starts by retaining an experienced injury lawyer. Our legal team has extensive experience in these matters and will help you with every step. We’ve handled numerous child sexual abuse cases that involve:

• Child care providers
• Child molestation
• Clergy abuse
• Coaches
• Relatives
• Scout/troop leaders
• School security guards
• Teachers

Our experienced attorneys will investigate all aspects of your case to seek compensation from the responsible parties. Even if the incident happened years ago, we have the resources to investigate your claim.

Sexual abuse of children is despicable, whether at home, school, or church. These actions should not only have criminal consequences but civil ones as well. At AutoAccident.com, our legal team has protected the rights of sexual abuse victims and their families throughout Sacramento and Northern California since 1982.

In the following video, CBS News reports on many sexual assault and harassment survivors sharing their stories online.

If you were the victim of sexual abuse, child molestation, or other sexual assault in Sacramento, you might qualify to bring a civil lawsuit against the negligent parties. To learn more about your legal options, contact our Sacramento sexual abuse attorneys for free, friendly legal advice at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. You can also contact us online.

We are California members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

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Editor’s Note: updated for accuracy and relevancy [cha 3.27.23]

Photo by Mihai Surdu on Unsplash [cs 574]

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