Boston Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Have you been sexually abused? You’re entitled to compensation for the trauma you experienced. Reach out to a qualified Boston sexual abuse attorney for help holding the perpetrator accountable.

Few experiences are as traumatic and terrifying as sexual abuse. Being forced to engage in sexual contact is one of the most horrific things you can experience. Fortunately, there are avenues for you to recover compensation for what you’ve been through.

You can file a civil lawsuit against your abuser. And we can help. Our firm will work rigorously to gather supporting evidence, including witness statements, photographic support, and medical records, that can help win your case.

Whether we are bringing a claim against the person physically responsible for the abuse or someone else who had the opportunity to put a stop to the violence and chose not to act, we will do whatever it takes to secure maximum compensation for you. With Joel H. Schwartz, PC on your side, you can be sure an experienced and caring Boston sexual abuse lawyer is fighting for you.

What Is Considered Sexual Abuse?

Sexual abuse occurs when a person takes advantage of another by forcing him or her to engage in sexual contact. This can include any kind of unwanted sexual contact, such as touching, groping, kissing, and grabbing. Some of the most frequently seen types of sexual abuse in Boston are as follows:

Rape
Forced prostitution
Sexual abuse of a child
Sexual abuse of a spouse
Drug-assisted sexual assault

Your sexual abuse lawyer in Boston will help you go through the details of your case so we are able to gather the evidence needed to bring your abuser to justice.

Effects of Sexual Abuse

Survivors of sexual abuse or assault often experience psychological effects in the aftermath of their attack. Many report feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, and flashbacks to the abuse. Victims of sexual abuse may also display a loss of appetite, mood swings, withdrawal from family and friends, self-harming behaviors, self-blame for the abuse, and insomnia.

Apart from having their physical injuries treated by medical professionals, survivors of sexual assault will often seek the help of a mental health professional, who will be able to help them work through their complex feelings and begin the process of reclaiming their lives.

Choosing to bring the perpetrator to justice can often be therapeutic for victims of sexual abuse. Seeing the abuser be sentenced to jail time in criminal court can lift an enormous burden for victims, but it doesn’t do much for the financial burdens they often face.

Fortunately, a sex abuse attorney in Boston can see to it that your abuser is compelled in civil court to give you full and fair compensation for the damage he or she has done to your life.

Recovering the Compensation You Deserve

When we bring a claim forward in civil court, our goal is prove that the person in question is responsible for the abuse you’ve endured and that the abuse caused damages in your life. This is separate from the outcome of any criminal trial, in which your abuser may or may not have been found guilty and sentenced to jail time.

The person who harmed you should be responsible for covering all of the costs associated with the abuse you suffered. Any medical expenses from injuries you sustained, such as hospital bills or prescription medications, as well as the subsequent mental health counseling you will likely seek, should be the responsibility of the perpetrator.

You can recover these costs when you make the decision to hold your abuser accountable for the damage he or she has caused. Some of the other losses you can be compensated for in your Boston sexual abuse case include the following:

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life
Lost wages
Damage to your future earnings

Although confronting your abuser can be intimidating, we might be able to avoid a lengthy trial if we are able to settle your case outside of court. You can be sure that your Boston sex abuse attorney will be right by your side every step of the way.

Call a Boston Sexual Abuse Attorney

At Joel H. Schwartz, PC, we take pride in securing full compensation for the harms sexual abuse survivors have endured. Although you’ll likely carry the trauma with you through the years, obtaining compensation can help you move forward from this difficult time in your life.

Your Boston sexual abuse lawyer will work tirelessly to ensure that you do not suffer financially due to the abuse you’ve been forced to suffer. Set up your free claim evaluation today by filling out the contact form at the bottom of this page or giving us a call at 1-800-660-2270.