New York Sexual Abuse or Rape Law Attorney
Getting Rape and Sexual Abuse Victims the Legal Help They Deserve
It is very difficult for victims of rape or sexual assault to deal with their emotional injuries. The horrendous experience will leave both physical and mental scars that will forever stay with the victim. Although there is some sense of relief when their attacker is caught and criminally indicted, victims may still not get the closure they need to move on with their life.
In most cases, pursuing civil action may be the only action that will bring some degree of justice to a rape or sexual assault victim. Although getting money damages may not be the central focus, it will allow the victim to feel whole while also preserving the safety of other victims who suffered the same injustice at the hands of the attacker.
At the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm, our New York sexual abuse or rape attorneys provide legal assistance to victims of sexual abuse, assault or rape victims and try to provide as much support as possible to our clients as possible.
Legal Rights of Victims of Rape and Sexual Abuse
Regardless of who commits an act of rape or sexual abuse, it is a criminal action that deserves punishment. Rape is legally defined as intercourse that is non-consensual and committed by any degree of physical force or intimidation. An individual may be raped even if they are unable to make a rational decision due to the effects of intoxication, as long as the sexual act was committed without their consent. It may also happen if the victim has had any type of pre-existing relationship with the attacker.
In addition to criminal prosecution, victims of rape and sexual abuse may also have the right to bring a civil lawsuit against the attacker. Additionally, in many cases, they may also bring a civil suit against the owner of the property where the incident occurred.
Filing a Civil Claim on Behalf of Victims of Sexual Abuse and Rape
It is imperative that victims of sexual abuse or rape never blame themselves for the incident. It is never something the victim did or did not do that ultimately caused the attack. This is important because most victims blame themselves for the attack, thinking that if they had done something differently or did not partake in a certain action they would not have been attacked.
Our New York rape or sexual abuse attorneys have the legal knowledge, experience and resources to help our clients understand their rights. We understand that rape and sexual abuse cases are delicate matters that deserve compassion and empathy. We are here to help our clients get the justice and closure they desperately need to move on with their lives.
Contact Us Today
At the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm our sexual abuse or rape lawyers can help you better understand your civil legal rights and options. Our experienced attorneys will handle your case with the gentle hand these delicate situations demand. Please contact us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800 WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496). We can also help with sexual abuse or rape cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. Our law firm helped to recover $2,500,000 for a girl who was sexually assaulted in a building.
If you have been raped or sexually abused in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case. Other phone numbers for us include: 1-800-RADIO-LAW, 1-888-WYPADEK, or 1-800-LAS-LEYES. Please visit us at www.Work4YouLaw.com.
