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Learn More About Sexual Assault at Hartley Hampton, P.C.
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.
What To Do If You Are a Sexual Assault Survivor
If you have experienced a sexual assault, you understand the trauma it can involve. Surviving the ordeal is only the first step in dealing with long-lasting emotional effects. There are, however, many ways to work through the recovery process. If you have been the victim of sexual assault, read on to learn how you can protect your rights from the beginning so that the legal process has a better chance of success. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a sexual assault, preserve all evidence, call the police, get immediate medical attention and contact an attorney at Hartley Hampton, P.C. in Houston, Texas, as soon as possible.
Legal Options
In our legal system, in addition to participating in a criminal case against the assailant, the victim of a sexual assault can seek monetary damages through a civil lawsuit. Further, third parties such as the assailant's employer or the property manager of the scene of the assault may share legal responsibility for the incident. These civil remedies are available whether or not a criminal trial took place or even if the assailant was acquitted at trial; civil cases require a lower standard of proof.
Contact Help
It is wise to call emergency medical services and the police right away. Personnel who are trained to deal compassionately with the situation should be available. Crisis counseling is also offered in many communities. Sexual assault counselors can help victims deal with the emotional consequences of an attack and help with many aspects of the crime's aftermath.
Get a Medical Exam
A medical exam soon after an assault can identify the victim's injuries; document evidence of the assault in case the victim chooses to press charges or pursue a civil claim; provide treatment in case of sexually transmitted diseases; and provide information on how to deal with the possibility of a resulting pregnancy. In some states or at some hospitals, a victim who is concerned about the possibility of pregnancy may need to request information on emergency contraception.
Analyze the Options
A survivor's specific legal options vary from state to state. In addition to suing the assailant for compensation for harm that resulted from the attack, the victim also may be eligible for benefits from a state victims' fund.
The victim may have rights against third parties who share responsibility for the assault. These third parties might include a landlord, bar, restaurant, store, parking garage, school, bus or train station, hospital, employer or other business that owed a duty to the victim and is partially responsible for failing to prevent or deter the attack. For instance, a landlord typically has a duty to provide sufficient security so that a potential assailant cannot simply walk through the front door of an apartment building.
Speak with an Attorney
No one should suffer through the consequences of a sexual assault alone. Friends, family, medical and law enforcement personnel and attorneys are sources of support. An attorney from Hartley Hampton, P.C. in Houston, Texas, can help you take advantage of the services and options available.
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