Holiday Party Sexual Assault Lawyer
During the month of December, employers organize holiday parties for their team. These holiday parties bring everyone in the workplace together – they usually include food, drinks, and sometimes even dancing and karaoke. The focus is to bring the workplace together and have a good time.
Unfortunately, these holiday parties can prove to be traumatic experiences as a number of incidents are possible during these parties. A common incident is sexual assault. If you were sexually assaulted during a work holiday party, it is important that you explore the legal options available to you as soon as possible as you might have grounds to file a lawsuit.
If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue after suffering sexual assault during an office holiday party, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately.
Our lawyers here at Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to understand your rights and your legal options. Our experts have experience in sexual assault claims and can help you sue the liable party and recover the compensation that you are owed. For more information, do not hesitate to contact our expert Christmas party sexual assault lawyers immediately.
The Effects of Sexual Assault on Victims
Sexual assault can consist of groping, inappropriate touching, unwanted kissing, attempted rape, rape, etc. There are various physical effects that victims could suffer. These physical effects could include the following: fractures, scrapes, lacerations, bruises, organ damage (specifically to reproductive organs), sexually transmitted infections, injuries to genitals, etc. In addition to these physical effects, victims could also be left suffering from mental and emotional trauma, including but not limited to the following: depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, fear, etc. Without a doubt, the physical, mental, and emotional effects of sexual assault can be lasting.
If you suffered sexual assault, you could have grounds to file a civil lawsuit. Without a doubt, you could sue the individual that assaulted you; however, you could also have grounds to sue other parties that could be liable in one way or another. Typically, you can sue the property owner for a sexual assault that occurred on their premises; normally this is for the failure to identify and address any hazards present on the premises that could contribute to sexual assault (like poorly lit areas, lack of security, lack or surveillance, isolated areas, etc.). You could even sue a property owner for their negligent hiring, if one of their employees attacked you. Who else could be liable? Depending on the situation, you might also be able to sue the security guard company for the negligent hiring, supervising, training, etc.; this applies when a security guard is an attacker as well as when a guard fails to act to prevent an attack. Of course, it is also possible for your employer to be liable under some circumstances (like if another employee attacked you, if they failed to hire security, etc.).
For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for the sexual assault that you suffered at a work holiday party, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you understand your right to sue.
Compensation for Sexual Assault Claims
If your holiday party sexual assault lawsuit is successful, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation. What could you be eligible to receive? Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Property damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
The specific type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always be based on the details surrounding your claim. Therefore, the best thing that you can do to determine the possible value of your claim is to speak with a lawyer. Our lawyers here at Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available. You can trust that our lawyers will not rest until you are fairly compensated for the harm that you suffered as a result of a sexual assault during a holiday party.
What to do after Sexual Assault
If you were sexually assaulted, whether your attack occurred at a holiday party or elsewhere, it is important that you act accordingly to ensure that you gather the necessary evidence and are able to pursue your sexual assault claim. What should you do? Consider some of the following recommendations:
- Take photos of all physical injuries
- Seek medical attention (request a rape kit)
- File a police report as soon as possible
- Report the incident to the property owner, your employer, etc.
- Speak to witnesses and gather their contact information
- Gather all medical records and records of lost wages
- Find a sexual assault lawyer as soon as possible
Sexual assault can leave affected parties in shock; there is no doubt about that. It can often be difficult to take action after such a traumatic experience. If you are unsure of how to proceed after your holiday sexual assault, do not hesitate to contact our lawyers today. Here at Downtown L.A. Law Group, our office holiday party sexual assault lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you prepare to file a lawsuit.
Contact Downtown L.A. Law Group Today
Here at our law firm, we are more than ready to take on your claim and help you successfully file your sexual assault lawsuit. Whether you are suing your employer or another party, you can trust that our experts are ready to help you. We have decades of experience handling personal injury lawsuits and can effectively handle your sexual assault claim and get you the payout that you are owed. If you are ready to speak with our expert lawsuit lawyers, contact us today.
We are proud to offer free legal services, including free consultations and free second opinions. We can answer all your questions and address all your concerns to help you begin or continue your holiday party sexual assault claim. To benefit from these free legal services, you should contact us today.
Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will not pay upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, our strict contingency structure ensures that you will not be required to pay legal feees until after reaching a positive claim outcome.
Do not hesitate to contact us today to discuss your case with our Christmas party sexual assault lawsuit lawyers.