Whether you are at work, at school, a place of worship, or under medical care, sexual abuse is disgraceful and should not be tolerated. If you or a loved one has experienced this abuse, consider pursuing compensation for all your related damages.
Being sexually abused is a traumatic experience, and navigating life afterward can be overwhelming. Let a Dayton sexual abuse lawyer help you pursue justice. Get in touch with the Fitch Law Firm LLC today at (937) 660-4232 to learn more about our services. The first consultation is free.
Background on Sexual Abuse
According to the Mayo Clinic, sexual abuse is any unwanted “fondling, oral-genital contact, intercourse, exploitation, or exposure” to sexually explicit content. Whether any of these actions happen once or several times, it can have a negative psychological impact on the victim. If you suspect your loved one has suffered from sexual abuse, pay close attention to see if they are exhibiting any of the following behaviors:
- Mood changes
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Social withdrawal
- Aggression
- Substance abuse
If you or your loved one is experiencing abuse, visit a doctor right away to get checked out. You may also want to consider consulting a mental health professional. Experiencing this kind of abuse can lead to psychological trauma. If it goes untreated, victims may engage in self-destructive behavior and/or attempt suicide.
Keep in mind that anyone suffering from sexual abuse may also be experiencing other types, such as physical and emotional abuse. These forms have many of the same symptoms, but it is still important to decipher what types you or your loved one has been suffering.
It may be beneficial to contact the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) to learn more about the different types of abuse. More importantly, this network can provide resources to help victims through this difficult time in their lives. They have helped over three million survivors and their families. If you are interested, you can call their hotline. Someone is always there to speak with you or your loved one.
For a free legal consultation with a sexual abuse lawyer serving Dayton, call 614-545-3930
You Can Collect Compensation for Financial Support
The most important thing we have is our health—both physical and psychological. Once that is compromised, we should seek help right away. Although there are many great tools available, many of them cost money. You can pursue compensation from the person who abused you to pay for all your treatment and other related expenses. The types of damages you may be able to collect include:
Medical Bills
If you or your loved one went to the doctor to get treatment for your injuries and damages related to the abuse, these medical bills can add up. Compensation can cover blood tests, physical exams, and appointments. These appointments are not just limited to your medical doctor, as they can also cover the costs of your psychotherapy sessions.
Lost Wages
If the sexual abuse took place at work, you may have to leave your job temporarily or permanently. To better your mental health, you may need time to take off work and/or find another job. Even if you or your loved one was not abused at work, you may still choose to stay home and focus on healing until you feel ready to go back to work.
Pain and Suffering
The physical and mental pain from sexual abuse can take a toll on your personal life. You may not enjoy activities you once did, or it may hurt too much to do them.
These are not the only damages you can seek from the at-fault party. A Dayton sexual abuse lawyer can help you figure out what your other options are. To learn more, reach out to the Fitch Law Firm LLC. Call us at (937) 660-4232 at your earliest convenience.
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How a Sexual Abuse Lawyer Can Be of Assistance
A lawyer can help you pursue justice from the person or people who caused you or your loved one so much pain. For example, if the abuse took place at work or a nursing home, a lawyer can interview the staff, residents, and other associated parties. They can ask them if they noticed any strange behavior from the abuser or if they themselves have witnessed or experienced any abuse themselves.
If a child was sexually abused, a lawyer can question teachers, friends’ parents, and other people in the child’s circle if they noticed the child was suddenly withdrawn or had a change in demeanor, among other things. A lawyer can also gather pictures of the injuries, logbooks of the staff to see when and where they were at the time of the abuse, and more.
A lawyer can also help you meet the statute of limitations. Keep in mind that this deadline varies case by case. For example, the courts would give a victim more time to file a lawsuit if they were abused as a child than they would if the victim were over 21. Your lawyer can determine which deadline applies to your case.
After you have suffered sexual abuse, the last thing you want to do is dispute your case with the at-fault party’s legal team. Instead, your lawyer can negotiate a settlement with them and let you know about any updates throughout the process. If you are not satisfied with their final offer, your lawyer can take your case to trial and represent you in your pursuit of justice.
Get Help Today
Taking legal action against the person who hurt you cannot only put an end to your abuse, but it can also keep others from getting hurt as well. For this reason, consider hiring a Dayton sexual abuse lawyer today. We want to help you get the most favorable outcome in your case so you can move on. Contact the Fitch Law Firm LLC today at (937) 660-4232.
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