Sexual assault and abuse are crimes that leave survivors facing an uphill battle on multiple fronts. The emotional, financial, and physical impacts of these actions leave people like you devastated and unsure of what to do. At Christensen Law, our Michigan sexual assault and abuse lawyers are here to guide you on a path to civil justice to hold abusers responsible for the harm they have put you through.
We understand what a difficult time this is, but we want to help you get the compensation you are owed. Our firm believes in listening to survivors, protecting their rights, and having them tell their stories. We will do everything in our power to win on your behalf. Please call our office now for a free, confidential consultation so we can discuss how our civil rights lawyers can assist you today.
Christensen Law Has What it Takes to Represent Your Sexual Abuse & Assault Case
Our Michigan legal team has been helping injury victims for over three decades, including those harmed by sexual assault and abuse. Those hurt by abuse and assault deserve protection, representation, and an empathetic ear, and Christensen Law can help on all fronts.
Our team believes in amplifying the voice of the unheard to get them the justice they need to recover from such terrible ordeals. We want to help secure your future by giving you compassionate care and representation from experienced legal professionals.
Our firm has access to multiple resources that can support you and our fight for damages, and we will use them all to seek justice on your behalf. We do this by taking on any and all necessary legal tasks like:
- Evaluating your case and collecting evidence
- Seeking the full extent of your losses, both economic and non-economic alike
- Filing all necessary paperwork and requests
- Keeping track of any required tasks to keep your case moving smoothly
- Working within any legal or procedural deadlines, like the statute of limitations
- Locating and speaking to eyewitnesses and experts who can testify to the abuse or assault, provide examples of previous behaviors from the person or institution that wronged you, or weigh in on the damages you have suffered
- Managing all communications with insurers and lawyers from the party or parties
- Negotiating a settlement for damages that compensates you for all your losses
- Representing you at trial and seeking a judgment or verdict that meets your needs
Seeking our help takes a lot of courage, and we promise to offer professional and empathetic care from start to finish. Your needs and interests are our number one priority, so please do not hesitate to call now for a free case review.
Types of Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases Our Lawyers May Be Able to Help With
Sexual abuse and assault cases are quite complex, and can involve many individuals, as well as institutions and organizations that may try to cover up their failures. We can help with cases involving:
- Police misconduct: Law enforcement officers may commit sexual assault or abuse during arrests or while people are in custody. This could include unlawful strip or cavity searches, among other actions. The behavior is illegal, unethical, and highly unacceptable, and these officers should be held responsible for these violations of your civil rights. Police departments and other organizations may try to cover up this assault or abuse, and we will go after these entities, too.
- Institutional abuse: Organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, the Catholic Church and other religious institutions, and universities (including the University of Michigan) are just some of the organizations responsible for perpetrating and covering up sexual assault and abuse of minors and adults alike.
- Employers: Federal and state acts protect individuals from discrimination on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment at work, as well as sexual abuse or assault, violates your rights, and we will pursue damages from the individual or employer for these actions or coverups.
- Individuals: If you suffered sexual abuse or assault the hands of someone, you may be able to file a lawsuit against them directly.
Regardless of who is responsible for the abuse or assault, reach out to our team as soon as you can. We want to listen to your story and help you seek justice.
Pursuing Damages with the Help of a Michigan Sexual Assault and Abuse Lawyer
The ramifications of sexual abuse and assault are often long-lasting and extensive. There is no number that can make this hurt any better, but we hope a civil rights lawsuit can help bring you some peace of mind and some level of justice.
Taking legal action can remind abusers and enablers that their actions were wrong and hold them responsible in some way. Bringing these events to light may even help others come forth with their own stories, or even potentially prevent harm to others. As your sexual assault and abuse attorneys, we will seek compensation on your behalf for losses such as:
- Mental health expenses: You may have past and ongoing mental health needs to address the trauma you have suffered. We can seek damages for expenses like medications, office visits, and inpatient treatment.
- Medical bills: You may have physical injuries that require attention, some of which could require lifelong treatment. We can pursue compensation to address expenses like surgery, medicine, and hospital stays, among other expenses.
- Emotional anguish and other non-economic losses: The mental and emotional toll of sexual assault and abuse allows us to pursue damages for the affect they have on your live. You may be living with mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, or depression that make it hard to live life normally. You may struggle to make or maintain relationships with those around you, especially with your spouse or partner and other family members. We can even seek compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering you have dealt with
- Loss of income and earning potential: You may have been unable to work while recovering, or you may have even lost your job altogether. The aftermath of sexual abuse or assault could make it difficult to return to regular employment, or you may have to take a lower paying job to accommodate for your needs. If you lost income or your earning potential was harmed, we will be sure to seek damages on your behalf.
Whatever losses you have suffered, our personal injury lawyers are here to help you seek justice and accountability.
Are There Time Limits for Filing a Michigan Sexual Abuse and Assault Lawsuit?
Yes, Michigan does have a statute of limitations for these cases. Per Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5805(6), you have 10 years to take civil action for crimes involving sexual misconduct.
Survivors of sexual assault or abuse who were children at the time of the abuse may have until their 28th birthday to file a case for damages, or no more than three years from the date of discovery of the harm, per Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5851(b)(1). The law also states that the deadline that is the latest deadline will apply.
Trying to figure out which statute applies to you or how long you have to file can be complex, especially if the abuse or assault occurred years ago. Please do not wait any longer—we want to hear from you to get started on your case as soon as we can.
Call Our Michigan Civil Rights Attorneys for Help with an Abuse or Assault Case
We understand that you may be hesitant to come forward but know that our lawyers are ready to handle your case with the care and determination that you deserve. We want to help you hold someone accountable for the sexual assault or abuse you have endured.
Call our Michigan sexual assault and abuse lawyers now to get started. Time is of the essence, so do not delay. Our initial consultations are free and private, and our services are on a contingency basis. You pay us nothing unless we win, so get started with our trial lawyers now.
