In the context of a sexual abuse claim, damages refer to the compensation sought by the survivor for the harm they have suffered as a result of the abuse. These damages are intended to provide financial redress for the physical, emotional, and psychological injuries inflicted upon the survivor. The specific types of damages that can... Continue Reading →
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Sexual Assault Victims and Repressed Memory: Unearthing the Buried Truth
Introduction: Sexual assault is a traumatic experience that can have profound and long-lasting effects on the lives of its victims. In some cases, survivors may repress memories of the assault as a defense mechanism to cope with the overwhelming emotional and psychological distress. Repressed memory refers to the unconscious suppression of traumatic events, making it... Continue Reading →
Sexual Harassment Claims
Now more than ever in the #metoo era, sexual harassment continues to be a substantial problem in the workplace with thousands of women and some men reporting incidents to employers as well as state and federal agencies, and some evaluating claims. Our office handles sexual harassment claims on a contingency basis. These incidents may be... Continue Reading →
Sexual Abuse in Detention and Immigration Facilities
A new story chronicles multiple acts of sexual assault and abuse upon immigrants. A 19-year-old asylum was confined to a family detention center and was sexually assaulted by a male guard. “I didn’t know how to refuse because he told me that I was going to be deported,” she said. “I was at a jail... Continue Reading →
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