Columbia University Encampment Sexual Assault Lawyers

Sexual assault is an umbrella term that covers many different types of sexual misconduct. In general, “sexual assault” can include any of the following:

• Rape
• Attempted rape
• Fondling, groping, and any unwanted touching
• Forced kissing
• Penetration of any kind (with objects, fingers, etc.)
• Sodomy
• Forcing the victim to touch the attacker
• Forcing the victim to perform any sexual act on the attacker
• Making sexually explicit jokes or comments
• Showing the victim inappropriate images
• And more

Sexual assault can lead to significant harm. Victims could suffer physical, mental, and emotional harm. Some examples of the harm that could occur include injuries to reproductive organs, injuries to genitals, sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies and related complications, fractures, lacerations, scrapes, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, depression, anxiety, panic, etc. In addition, victims of sexual assault can be at higher risk of self harm as well as substance abuse.

Yes, you could be eligible to file a lawsuit. Many people might mistakenly believe that they may not have the right to sue for injuries sustained during a protest because they are willingly in a protest. The right to protest is a constitutional right. If you are injured while you are protesting, you may have the right to sue based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you suffered.

Who can I sue? The answer to this question may vary based on the details of your claim. You may have grounds to sue any of the following:

• The protest organizer – specifically if the organizer incited, directed, or ordered violence.
• The attacker – you could sue the attacker for negligent or intentional acts
• A government entity – if the incident happened on government property, the government entity could be liable for any harm that occurred on the premises associated with negligence, including but not limited to a lack of security, poor maintenance, etc.
• A property owner – if the incident occurred on private property, then the private property owners could be liable for any harm that occurred on the premises caused by negligence such as hazardous conditions on the premises, a lack of maintenance, a lack of security, etc.
• Law enforcement agencies – if the incident occurred due to the use of excessive force, a lack of action, or any sort of negligence, law enforcement agencies could be liable. The same applies to security guard companies.

What does this all mean? If you were sexually assaulted while you were at a Columbia encampment, you could have grounds to sue. If your attack occurred due to the poor conditions in the university, such as the lack of security, or because of the inaction of local law enforcement, you could have grounds to sue the University and possibly even a law enforcement agency.

If you find yourself unsure or whether you could sue for your sexual assault or of who you could sue, do not hesitate to reach out to our lawyers as soon as possible. Our sexual abuse lawyers here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim.

Based on the details surrounding your Columbia University encampment sexual assault claim, you could be entitled to receive some of the following categories of compensation:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Punitive damage
• Legal fees

Here at our law firm, our experts are fully committed to getting our clients the recovery that they are owed. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that our team will do everything necessary to fight for your right to recover the highest payout available for your claim. For more information about the possible value of your claim or what you could be eligible to receive, contact us today.

If you were sexually assaulted at a Columbia University encampment during a protest, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the sexual assault lawyers here at our law firm today. Our team is ready to handle your sexual abuse claim against the university, a law enforcement agency, or another liable party/entity and help you recover the maximum payout that you are owed. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact us today.

We are proud to offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our legal team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our team will make sure that you have access to absolutely all the information that you need to either start or continue your sexual assault claim. If you are ready to explore the legal services available to you, contact us today.

Zero-Fee Guarantee: Our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure, so our clients will not have to pay anything if their claims are not successful. If you do not win, you simply will not pay anything.