Sexual Assault
Definition:
Forced sexual intercourse is one behavior that constitutes sexual assault, along with unwanted touching, fondling, or sexual contact. Victims of sexual assault experience sexual penetration by force or sexual activity with another person.Consequences of Victims of Sexual Assault:
There are harsh health consequences for victims of sexual assault. There may be genital injuries and gynecological complications that come up as a result of physical abuse or forced sexual contact, such as bleeding, infections and urinary tract infections. Sexual assault victims may have unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Many victims of sexual assault require therapy for periods of time.What a Lawyer can do for you:
Victims of sexual assault have some civil lawsuit remedies available for the crime committed against them. In addition to criminal charges, the assailant may be liable in civil court. If the sexual assault took place in an organization, on private property, on the job place or under supervision there may be 3rd parties that can also be held liable in civil court. Lawyers can help victims of sexual assault understand their resources and help them to pursue civil justice for the crime committed against them.Lawyer Referral Service:
As a victim of sexual assault, it is advised to seek legal justice. To get more information about your rights as a victim of sexual assault, speak to a personal injury lawyer today.
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