North Carolina Sexual Abuse Lawyers
Are You a Victim of Sexual Abuse?
Any time a person coerces another person to engage in a sexual activity, or commits a sexual act against another person's will, it is referred to as sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can take many forms, including:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual Battery
- Rape/Statutory Rape
- Child Molestation
- Molestation
- Fondling, groping, or inappropriate touching
- Sexual harassment
While sexual abuse can be committed by a stranger, in many cases sexual abuse is committed by someone the victim already has a relationship with, such as a relative, neighbor, friend, coach, clergy member, doctor, teacher, or therapist. All forms of sexual abuse are incredibly violating and can lead to extensive psychological damage to the victim. However, when a person is abused by someone they trust-like a doctor, therapist, or clergy member-it makes the experience even more traumatic. It can take years, sometimes even a lifetime, for a victim of sexual abuse to psychologically recover from the experience.
Contact a Skilled North Carolina Sexual Abuse Attorney
No amount of compensation is ever enough to fully compensate a victim for what he or she has been through. However, by taking legal action, a victim of sexual abuse may be able to recover damages for his or her pain and suffering, mental anguish, and the cost of treating his or her physical injuries and emotional needs. At Lanier Law Group, we feel very strongly about helping victims of sexual abuse take legal action against their offender. Sexual abuse is one of the most atrocious crimes someone could commit against another person. We are 100% committed to helping our clients not only hold these people responsible for their crime, but also in seeking to make sure our clients are justly compensated for what they've been through.
If you are interested in learning more about your rights and options following sexual abuse, please feel free to contact a North Carolina sexual abuse lawyer at Lanier Law Group today.