It can be very difficult for victims of date rape to take legal action, or to even report the crime at all. However, in addition to the criminal penalties offenders might face, it’s also possible to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Few victims realize that this is even an option.
To be successful in one of these lawsuits, victims and their attorneys must prove that a sexual assault took place and that the alleged perpetrator was the individual responsible. If successful, courts and juries typically award high amounts of monetary compensation to plaintiffs due to the violent and harmful nature of these types of crimes. It might also be possible to file claims against other parties, such as property owners who failed to provide a safe and secure environment to the victim.
Sexual abuse is a serious matter. Women and men who have suffered this violence have a number of legal options, including pressing criminal charges and filing a civil lawsuit. Work with a skilled and compassionate injury attorney with the Lanier Law Group in North Carolina to learn more.
