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According to a recent comprehensive study, California’s reported incident rate for sexual harassment is above the national average by 5 percent for women and by 10 percent for men.
If you or someone you love is the victim of abuse, it’s time to contact an experienced California sex abuse lawyer to help you get your life back on the right track.
Why People Turn to Feher Law
Feher Law is a well-respected law firm in the State of California that appreciates the significance of every personal injury case. If, however, you’re the victim of sexual abuse, the matter is that much more challenging, and our compassionate California personal injury attorneys will spare no effort in their quest to obtain the compensation to which you’re entitled.
When you work with us, you can rely on all the following benefits:
- Compassion – We recognize that you’ve been through a traumatic experience, and we have the compassion and personalized focus to help you continue moving forward on the path toward healing.
- Proven Record of Success – At Feher Law, we have landmark victories backing us up, including Whipple vs. U.S. Metro in which we obtained a $2.7 million verdict that not only delivered justice for our client but also held the perpetrator responsible for his vile actions.
- Litigation Ready – Sexual abuse cases are challenging and emotionally charged, and while some settle out of court, others go to trial. The trusted sexual assault attorneys at Feher Law are skilled litigators who will take your case in the direction it needs to go.
- Available 24/7 – You’ve been injured as a result of sexual violence, and we appreciate how important our availability is to you when you need us most. It is our mission to be there for you around the clock.
The effects of sexual abuse are too serious to ignore. Reach out for a free case evaluation and allow us to provide you with the individualized legal support you need.
CASE RESULTS
RESULTS FROM OUR MOST RECENT CASES
Meet Our Confidential California Sex Abuse Lawyers
Our focused sexual abuse attorneys in California understand the unique challenges that our clients who are victims of sexual assault face and the unique legal needs they have. We’re committed to providing you with confidential legal services that support your physical and emotional recovery, and our sexual assault lawyers are always on your side and here to help.
Kind Words From Our Clients
Our high settlements and impressive standing in the legal community reflect our commitment to our clients, but the glowing reviews they write about the difference we’ve made in their lives are the most rewarding praise we receive.
Typical Cases We Handle
Our Confidentiality and Privacy Promise
No two sexual assault cases are exactly alike, and we have a wealth of experience handling wide-ranging cases, including those that involve:
- Minor Victims – When the sexual assault victim is a minor, the sexual perpetrator is often a person in a position of authority and trust over them, which leaves the minor that much more vulnerable and makes the case that much more emotionally charged.
- Sexual Harassment is most common in the workplace and at institutions of learning, and it’s closely associated with unwanted sexual advances that lead to a hostile work environment.
- Sexual Abuse in Institutions – The power dynamic in certain institutions, which include businesses, schools, and religious organizations, too often sets the stage for exploitation and abuse.
Regardless of the kind of sexual abuse you’ve experienced, you need a skilled legal representative who is sensitive to your difficult situation and has the legal savvy to help.
Consult with a compassionate California sex abuse lawyer at Feher Law today.
At Feher Law, we take every client’s privacy very seriously. No effort is spared when it comes to providing a survivor of sexual abuse with a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that allows them to open up without fear of painful exposure or judgment.
In our focused efforts to protect every client’s privacy, we ensure that each of the following applies to every case we handle:
- Careful adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at every step in the legal process
- Maintaining secure channels of communication for every interaction with every client
- Limiting access to confidential documents to only those members of our team who need to know in the interest of building strong claims
- Guarding against unauthorized disclosure by keeping state-of-the-art data protection measures firmly in place
When you work with us, you can rest assured that your privacy is well protected and that we won’t share any of your confidential information without your explicit consent.
Understand Your Legal Rights
As a sexual abuse survivor, you have several primary rights that it’s important to understand and protect, including:
- Right to confidentiality and privacy, regardless of the other rights you invoke.
- Right to report, which means you can report the abuse you’ve suffered to the authorities.
- Right to pursue criminal charges against your abuser if California law recognizes the act in question as illegal.
- Right to seek civil remedies through a personal injury claim – in the form of compensation for your related medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
- Right to support services, such as counseling, therapy, and support groups.
If you’re a sexual abuse survivor but are not sure you’re ready to report the sexual assault, the experienced California sexual abuse lawyers at Feher Law are standing by to help you make the right decisions for you.
Damages You Can Seek
There are three basic categories of compensation you can pursue in a sexual assault claim, including:
- Economic damages, which include anything you attach a cost directly to, such as any property damage, your medical bills, and your diminished income due to hours lost on the job
- Non-economic damages, which refer to the emotional effects of sexual assault, such as your physical and psychological pain and suffering
- Punitive damages are designed to be a deterrent and punishment for the perpetrator rather than a form of compensation for your losses
A critical element of your claim is carefully outlining every category of loss you experience, and for that having dedicated legal representation is always advised.
Immediate Actions to Take After the Incident
If you’ve suffered sexual assault or abuse, there are certain steps you should take as soon as you’re able to do so:
- Ensure Your Own Safety – Abusers are often repeat offenders, which makes ensuring your own safety a primary concern. Heading directly to the ER or police department is an excellent strategy.
- Seek Medical Attention – Even if you don’t think you were injured and aren’t sure you’ll be reporting, seeking prompt medical attention is advised. Failing to collect evidence now can lead to fewer options later on, and getting the treatment you need can greatly improve your health outcome.
- Seek Legal Guidance – A sexual abuse lawyer can help you chart the right course forward for you, whatever that means in your unique case. They’ll also help you make the right decisions for you, including those related to reporting and filing a claim.
- Seriously Consider Reporting the Abuse – Reporting a sexual assault is difficult, but we encourage you to do so, whether that means to the police or child protective services. By reporting, you not only bolster your case and your recovery but you could also protect someone else from abuse.
Our Approach to Helping You
If you choose to discuss the matter of your unwanted sexual contact with us, you’ve come to the right place, and you can expect to proceed through the following steps:
- The Initial Meeting – At our initial meeting with you, you’ll be introduced to your seasoned sexual abuse lawyer, and they will assess the strength of your sexual abuse case and provide you with the clear guidance you’re looking for.
- The Investigative Process – During the investigative process, your California sex abuse attorney will dive into the investigative process – along with evidence gathering – in their focused efforts to build your strongest sexual abuse claim.
- The Claim – If you decide that filing an abuse claim is the right path forward for you, we’ll file a well-constructed formal complaint or lawsuit on your behalf, which will trigger the legal process.
- Discovery – At this point, discovery commences, which is when both sides exchange relevant evidence and information, including witness depositions and written interrogatories.
- Trial – If you don’t reach a settlement, your case will proceed to trial, and it’s here that your accomplished attorney will present their strategically compiled evidence to the court.
Key Evidence for Your Claim
The success of your sexual abuse claim in California will hinge on the available evidence, which reinforces how important seeking immediate medical treatment is. When it comes to sexual battery and abuse cases, most of the evidence falls into categories like the following:
- Medical documentation, which can run the gamut from medical reports to pictures of your injuries and the results of forensic exams
- Statements made by eyewitnesses or by those who have first-hand knowledge of relevant information
- Your own testimony as the victim, which is the heart of your case and will delineate exactly how the assault happened – step by step – and must be both accurate and comprehensive
- The testimony of professionals with relevant expertise, such as doctors, specialists, and forensic psychologists
- Physical evidence, such as clothing or sheets for which careful preservation is essential
- Electronic evidence, which can be expansive in our digital age
- Evidence documenting your emotional distress, which is often best captured through your journals, your own testimony, and the testimony of those who know you well
Filing Deadline — Statute of Limitations
Every state has a statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases, which translates to a deadline for sex abuse victims to file lawsuits against their abusers. A new California law breaks this time limit down into two options for those who were already 18 at the time the sex crime in question occurred, including:
- Ten years from the date of the sexual crime
- Three years from the date you first recognized that the injuries you sustained were the direct effect of the sexual assault
How Fees Work
If you’ve experienced sexual abuse, you may have concerns about exploring the matter with an attorney, and the cost may represent only a portion of this. You should know, however, that a sexual abuse attorney can help you face your fears safely, protect your legal rights, and obtain the compensation you deserve.
Further, our attorneys work on what is called a contingency because our payment is contingent upon – or based upon – your case outcome. This means that you won’t owe a thing until your claim is successfully settled or when you receive a court award.
Why Choose Us Over Other California Sexual Abuse Lawyers?
If you’re the victim of sexual abuse in California, you need practiced legal guidance, and at Feher Law, we deliver in all the following ways:
- We make being there for you when you need us our priority.
- We offer personalized legal guidance and will strategize a legal path forward that aligns with your preferences.
- We give your comfort, peace of mind, and sense of safety our utmost attention.
- We have a considerable amount of experience working with victims of every type of sexual abuse, and our expertise guides every case we take on.
- We’re skilled negotiators and litigators, which means if a settlement that is equal to your complete losses isn’t forthcoming, we’re well prepared to take the matter to court.
Other Locations We Serve
At Feher Law, we’re proud to serve Los Angeles, Southern California, and the entire state, including but not limited to all the following cities:
Speak to a California Sexual Abuse Attorney Today!
At Feher Law, our focus is justice for sexual abuse victims, and we have a well-established reputation for delivering favorable outcomes. If you’re the victim of sexual assault in California, our lawyers can help you recover on your losses and, in the process, take another step forward on the path toward healing.
On your recovery journey, we can help – don’t wait to reach out and learn more by scheduling a free consultation today.
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