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No one has more experience than SGB when it comes to holding sex offenders accountable. Several of our lawyers are former sex crimes prosecutors who spent years prosecuting this crime. Sexual assault is a deeply personal, emotional, and traumatic experience, and we will be there and support you throughout your recovery. We serve as compassionate advocates, empowering our clients to fight back and regain control over their lives and bodies. We understand, and our attorneys for sexual assault victims will leverage all available resources to win, including our emotional investment in your unique case. Please check out our blog for more information.

Do I need a civil lawyer?

If you have been sexually abused or harassed, you may have a viable lawsuit against those who assaulted or harassed you. You also may have a viable lawsuit against those who were responsible for not preventing the abuse or failed to protect you from such harm. At SGB, our lawyers for victims of sexual assault and harassment will listen to you and advise you on a course of action to pursue those responsible.

Civil lawsuits are the mechanism by which a victim can hold others accountable. The purpose of a civil lawsuit is to obtain compensation for your injuries. A civil lawsuit often has the added benefit of protecting others from future harm, because the responsible party makes changes to prevent the situation occurring again. If our lawyers representing sexual assault victims are successful in your lawsuit, you may be awarded compensation for your injuries, including past and future medical expenses, lost wages, missed educational opportunities, and emotional distress.

Oftentimes, an incident can lead to both criminal prosecution and a viable civil lawsuit. Pursuing one does not necessarily mean not pursuing the other. Criminal cases differ from a civil lawsuit in that they are investigated by the police and pursued by the State, generally represented by a prosecutor. Criminal cases may result in the perpetrator being imprisoned or otherwise punished. Unlike a civil case, however, the purpose of a criminal prosecution is punishing the perpetrators, not compensating the victim for their injuries.

In some situations, the State may not pursue prosecution, even when the victim wants to press charges. A case may lack enough evidence or may have occurred too long ago to be pursued. A civil case has different considerations, burdens of proof, and time requirements. Even when criminal charges aren’t filed, a civil case may still be viable.

SGB has experienced, compassionate attorneys who represent sexual assault victims and who can discuss your options with you.

We are here to fight for your rights.

Start with a free, private case review

If you or someone you love has suffered sexual assault or workplace sexual harassment, let SGB help. There is no charge for our attorneys representing for sexual harassment or sexual assault victims to review your potential claim. Our approach is to investigate your claim and help you determine the best course of action. Contact us for a free, confidential case review or call us at (800) 809-2234.