What is sexual abuse?

2020-07-09T18:08:35+00:00

Sexual abuse refers to any type of illegal or coerced sexual conduct against another individual. A wide range of offenses fall into this classification, which is not constrained to physical contact alone. Sexual abuse can include acts of sexual touching, rape, indecent exposure, forcing another [...]

What is sexual abuse?2020-07-09T18:08:35+00:00

Can I file a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse or assault?

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Yes. A case for sexual assault can be pursued in both criminal and civil court. In civil courts, there is no cause of action for “sexual assault”. Instead, the victim would file a lawsuit for one or more of a number or torts (wrongful [...]

Can I file a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse or assault?2025-11-11T17:28:24+00:00

How does a criminal case for sexual abuse impact a civil case for sexual abuse?

2020-07-09T18:07:09+00:00

A criminal case for sexual assault is pursued by the District Attorney of the County in New York where the incident occurred. The burden of proof in criminal court is high. The sexual assault must be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt”. The standard of proof [...]

How does a criminal case for sexual abuse impact a civil case for sexual abuse?2020-07-09T18:07:09+00:00

Who can I sue for sexual assault?

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The person who committed the acts is not the only person who can be named in a civil lawsuit. The victim may also choose to name a third party, such as a school, a company, or an institution where the assailant worked or lived, who [...]

Who can I sue for sexual assault?2020-07-09T18:06:09+00:00

What kind of damages can I seek compensation for?

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Any damages in a civil lawsuit are monetary and meant to help compensate the victim for expenses as a direct result of his or her injuries. The injuries and damages taken into consideration may be economic such as medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, [...]

What kind of damages can I seek compensation for?2020-07-09T18:05:43+00:00

What is the statute of limitations for filing a civil sexual assault lawsuit?

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Claims in New York for intentional torts such as assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment, must be brought within 1 year of the act. These intentional torts are the most common causes of action when pursuing sexual assault or harassment in [...]

What is the statute of limitations for filing a civil sexual assault lawsuit?2020-07-09T18:05:23+00:00

What is the difference between sexual assault and sexual harassment?

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Sexual assault is characterized by intentional physical contact that a victim does not or cannot consent to through the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority. Sexual harassment involves unwanted, inappropriate sexual advances, including suggestive gestures, language, or touching.

What is the difference between sexual assault and sexual harassment?2020-07-09T18:04:43+00:00

What if someone shared inappropriate content of me online or is threatening to share such material? What are my rights?

2020-07-09T18:04:21+00:00

“Revenge Porn”, also called “Unlawful Dissemination or Publication of an Intimate Image” is a crime in New York. If you are a victim of this type of conduct, you have several rights, including the ability to file a civil lawsuit. Pursuant to the New York [...]

What if someone shared inappropriate content of me online or is threatening to share such material? What are my rights?2020-07-09T18:04:21+00:00
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