If you want to seek compensation for injuries you suffered due to a sexual assault, an attorney who has regularly advised and represented clients in these matters can help you to achieve a cost-effective and timely resolution. To learn more about our legal services, contact our firm to schedule a consultation and case evaluation.
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In Houston, Texas, attorney Hartley Hampton has provided representation to the victims of sexual assault and child sexual abuse for more than 30 years. At Hartley Hampton, P.C., we are dedicated to helping our clients find the justice that they deserve and obtaining compensation for their physical, emotional and psychological injuries. We represent clients in Texas and across the United States. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation at 713-574-8660 or toll free at 866-635-0811.
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According to the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly one in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Only ten percent of these children are abused by strangers. Learn more about child sexual abuse by speaking with the law firm of Hartley Hampton, P.C., in Houston, Texas. If you have been the victim of sexual abuse, we will help you review your options and guide you through the process of recovery.
Houston lawyer Hartley Hampton represents the victims of child sexual abuse in Texas and across the United States, including California, New Mexico, New York, Nevada and Oregon. Our firm is dedicated to helping those who have been abused find justice and compensation for their injuries. You are not alone. Contact us toll free at 866-635-0811.
Victims' Financial Concerns
In addition to the emotional stress that a sexual assault causes, financial problems also may result. This is one reason that taking legal action to recover compensation can be a positive step. If you have been sexually assaulted and feel overwhelmed by financial worries, contact an attorney from Hartley Hampton, P.C. in Houston, Texas, to help you seek compensation for your losses.
Damages
When a sexual assault survivor files a lawsuit against the perpetrator and wins, the judge or the jury will determine the extent of the plaintiff's injuries and the defendant's responsibility for them. Damages, or monetary compensation for the plaintiff's injuries, may then be awarded.
Items for which the plaintiff could be compensated include:
- Expenses: Sexual assault can result in significant expenses for the survivor, sometimes totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Medical costs may include bills for emergency and ongoing care and prescription drugs. The victim also may have expenses for short- or long-term mental health care. He or she may be absent from work for a lengthy period, resulting in reduced wages or job loss. If the victim is a student, he or she may experience declining grades, resulting in lost scholarships or financial aid. Finally, a victim may need to move, causing further expenses.
- Emotional Injuries: The victim of the abuse also may suffer less tangible but no less significant emotional injuries. The victim may have sleeping problems; experience fear, anxiety, shame and guilt; and suffer from harm to his or her personal relationships.
- Physical Injuries: The victim may have been physically injured during the assault, resulting in pain and suffering and possibly disfigurement, disability or aggravation of a preexisting condition.
In some circumstances, the victim's spouse can sue the assailant for loss of consortium. In this type of action, the spouse seeks to recover for the loss of companionship, support and affection that would have been provided by the survivor if he or she had not been emotionally or physically injured by the sexual assault.
Other Means of Compensation
Many states have a victims' compensation fund. These funds assist victims who file a report for specified expenses that were incurred because of a crime. These state funds typically give the victim a short period in which to apply for aid. A sexual assault victim, therefore, should not delay in investigating whether a state fund is available.
A victim may be able to receive restitution as part of a civil protective order or as the result of a criminal case. He or she also may recover damages from a legally responsible third party.
Consult an Attorney
Although numerous options for seeking compensation exist, not every one is relevant to every case. A lawyer can tell you what is practical in your situation. Speak with an attorney from Hartley Hampton, P.C. in Houston, Texas, for more information.
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