Choosing the right personal injury lawyer can make a difference in the outcome of your sexual assault case. Turn to the lawyers of Valley Injury Team for help with your case because of our:
When you turn to Valley Injury Team for help with your sexual assault claim, you can expect our attorneys to pursue the financial compensation and accountability you deserve by:
Sexual assault can encompass a broad range of unwanted or non-consensual sexual activity, including:
Sexual assault can also include sexual activity that does not involve touching between the assailant and victim, such as spying on a victim or exposing oneself to a victim.
Sexual assault can occur in various contexts, including between family members, in the workplace, at school, at bars and nightclubs, or in healthcare settings. While children, older adults, and incapacitated individuals are at a greater risk of being targeted, sexual assault is a wrong that could affect anyone.
A sexual assault can inflict various physical and mental injuries on a victim. Physical trauma from a sexual assault can include:
Sexual assault can also cause emotional/mental injuries that last long after physical trauma has healed. Typical forms of emotional trauma caused by sexual assault include:
Although no amount of money can undo what happened, pursuing financial compensation through a civil claim can provide you with the resources you need for your recovery while holding the perpetrator accountable for their actions. Your financial recovery in a sexual assault claim can include money for your:
In some cases, a court may award a sexual assault victim punitive damages in their civil claim if it finds that an abuser acted with an “evil mind” by intending to harm their victim and engaging in conduct they knew would likely cause harm. Punitive damages do not compensate a victim for financial or personal losses they’ve suffered. Instead, punitive damages punish an assailant for egregious conduct that shocks the conscience.
Under Arizona’s statute of limitations for injury claims, you typically have two years after an assault to file a lawsuit against your abuser to recover compensation for your harm and losses. However, those who suffered sexual assault as children have until their 30th birthday to file a lawsuit. You can protect your rights to seek financial recovery in a sexual assault lawsuit by speaking with a personal injury lawyer from Valley Injury Team as soon as possible to ensure you file your claims on time. Otherwise, you may lose the right to hold the person who assaulted you accountable for their actions.
Taking the following steps can help you pursue a case against the person who harmed you:
Finally, contact an experienced sexual assault lawyer from Valley Injury Team to discuss your legal rights and options and the next steps to take to pursue justice, accountability, and compensation.
Are you the survivor of sexual assault you suffered in the greater Phoenix area? Contact Valley Injury Team today for a confidential consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your rights and options for holding your abuser accountable for the physical and emotional trauma you’ve endured. We stand ready to be your voice and your advocate at no upfront cost to you.
If you suffered injuries in an accident due to someone else’s negligence or wrong doing, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. At Valley Injury Team, we fight tirelessly to protect your rights and seek the compensation you need. We’re proud to serve clients throughout the Phoenix area, including Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale and Queen Creek.
Valley Injury Team is committed to helping you understand your legal rights and options, reducing your stress and uncertainty, and giving you the support you need during this challenging time. Contact us today to learn more in a free consultation.
