UCLA Encampment Sexual Assault Lawyers

Sexual assault can look very different from case to case. This is because the term “sexual assault” is an umbrella term that covers many different types of sexual misconduct. Examples of sexual abuse can include the following: rape, attempted rape, sodomy, any unwanted touching, fondling, groping, penetration with objects, forcing the victim to touch the attacker or perform any sexual acts to the attacker, making sexually explicit jokes/comments, showing the victim explicit images/videos, etc.

Sexual assault can have lasting physical, mental, and emotional effects on victims. Victims may suffer from the following harm:

• Unwanted pregnancies
• Complications related to pregnancy
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Injuries to genitals
• Injuries to reproductive organs
• Fractures, lacerations, and other injuries resulting from the use of force or a struggle
• Mental and emotional harm: post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, fear, etc.
• Increased risk of substance abuse and self-harm

Yes, you could file a lawsuit for the sexual assault that you suffered while you were protesting at UCLA or any other university campus. Many people believe that that they do not have the right to take any legal action if they are harmed while they are out protesting; some may argue that people know that protests can get violent and result in injuries. Based on the details surrounding the incident that caused your injuries, you could have the right to sue – even if you were out protesting.

The question now is who you can sue. Who is liable for injuries suffered during a protest? The answer to this question will vary based on the details surrounding the claim. Consider some of the following parties/entities that could be liable and sued:

• The protest organizer – for incidents due to the organizer’s inciting, directing, or ordering of violence.
• The attacker – for any intentional acts.
• The government entity – for incidents that occurred due to the government entity’s negligence (a lack of security, a lack of surveillance, poor maintenance, etc.).
• The property owner – for incidents that occurred due to the property owner’s negligence (a lack of security, a lack of surveillance, poor maintenance, etc.).
• The law enforcement agencies or security companies – for incidents caused by the use of excessive force, inaction, or any negligence.

In summary, if you were sexually assaulted while you were protesting and staying at a UCLA encampment, you could be eligible to file a lawsuit.

Can I Sue the University? Yes, if you were sexually assaulted at a UCLA encampment due to the hazardous conditions in the university or their failure to protect protestors (such as failing to have adequate security, failing to contact law enforcement, etc.). In some cases, local law enforcement could also be liable and both the university and the law enforcement agency could be sued.

For more information about the legal options available to you and your right to sue, contact the UCLA sexual abuse experts here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way and help you pursue your lawsuit.

You could be entitled to receive compensation for your UCLA encampment sexual assault claim. Some of the categories of compensation available for recover could include the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs

If you allow our team to handle your claim, you can trust that our team will do everything possible to secure the maximum payout available for your sexual assault claim. Whether our lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to get you the verdict that you are owed, you can be certain that our team will fight for your right to get you the highest resolution possible.

How much can I receive? University sexual abuse claims can be worth anywhere from $500,000 to $3 million – and sometimes even more. For more information about the possible value of your claim and what you could be entitled to receive, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

If you were sexually abused while you were at an encampment protesting at UCLA, you might be interested in exploring the legal options available to you. You could be entitled to file a lawsuit and even recover compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, we recommend that you contact us at your earliest convenience. Our Lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group have decades of experience and are ready to handle your claim. To ensure that we remain as accessible as possible to all, we offer free legal services; these include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our sexual abuse lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all of your concerns – making sure that you have access to all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim. We can help you even if you are looking to switch lawyers after starting your claim elsewhere.

Our Zero-Fee Guarantee ensures that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for our legal services. In addition, our team works on a strict contingency structure, meaning that our clients will not be required to pay any legal costs unless they win. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers and learn more about how our team can help you, contact us today!