Sexual assault is a crime with devastating consequences. Personal injury attorneys Loren Cochran and Cole Douglas help victims take civil action that can give them access to the resources they need in order to heal.
Our firm serving Lakewood, WA , is ready to stand with you. We invite you to request your free consultation today. If you or someone you love is the victim of sexual abuse or assault, we encourage you to speak to our Tacoma lawyers serving Lakewood as soon as you are able. Taking civil action can not only hold responsible parties accountable, but also help victims collect the restitution they need in order to cope with the effects of assault and abuse. This can refer to assault by a teacher, instructor, clergy member, work supervisor, or medical professional.
Schools and workplaces may be held responsible when they fail to conduct background checks on staff or report incidents of sexual harassment and assault. Foster care , assisted living facilities , and other group homes have a responsibility to take measures that reduce the risk of residents and staff being sexually assaulted, and to promptly address these incidents if they do occur.
Our Tacoma firm serving Lakewood is prepared to help victims achieve justice, whether the incident took place in a school, group home, or domestic violence scenario.
Consent is physical or verbal conduct indicating that a party agrees to engage in sexual intercourse or contact. Lack of resistance or protest does not equal consent; consent can be withdrawn at any time when it is clearly communicated. Criminal defense strategies often aim to prove that consent was granted. Sexual contact is defined as any touching of a person's sexual or intimate parts for the purpose of either party's sexual gratification.
