St. Louis Sexual Assault Lawyer

Why Choose Us For Your  Sexual Assault Injury Claim in St. Louis, MO?

  • Our personal injury lawyers have recovered over 200 Million for our clients.
  • Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning the client pays nothing upfront or out of pocket.
  • Once you hire us, we take care of everything – obtaining medical records, contacting doctors, tracking down evidence, and negotiating with the insurance company. We focus on your case while you focus on your recovery.

We compassionately serve victims of rape and sexual assault with the highest standard of support and legal representation available. We fights abusers, attackers, rapists and the companies, hotels, schools, churches, and institutions that protect them or permit these assaults to happen. Our lawyers know what it is like to stand side by side with survivors, and have years of experience getting justice for sexually abused or sexually assaulted victims. If you or someone you love was sexually abused and your attacker or any other groups or individuals who were negligent in stopping the attack are insured for such claims, our sexual assault civil lawyers in St. Louis can help you recover compensation for your damages.

Sexual Abuse is not bound by location, socioeconomics, race, status, age or gender. Unfortunately, it can happen to anyone. We are not just a law firm. We are your partners in moving forward. We have extensive experience in working with survivors of sexual assault in order to help them navigate through the difficult, emotional experience. We have attorneys who are specifically trained in a victim-centered approach to litigation. We work to ensure that the legal process is not re-victimizing and that survivors are empowered throughout the process. If you or your child is assaulted at a hotel, a church, at school, or anywhere else, call us for advice.

We are here for you, and nothing else, regardless of the trials of the case. Our firm has extensive experience in helping survivors of sexual assault, and we can assist you with your case. We have attorneys who are specifically trained in a victim-centered approach to litigation. We empower all of our clients to seek the recovery and justice that they deserve. If you or your child is assaulted at a hotel, a church, at school, or anywhere else, call us for advice.

If business managers, church personnel, or school administrators knew or should have known (by doing background checks or calling references) that the abuser was dangerous before he came into contact with you, they are responsible. If you believe you have a case like this, call us. Also, if abusers have insurance or large assets that can compensate you for your losses, call us.

What To Do After

If you are sexually abused in St. Louis, make sure you do the following:

  • Call the police as soon as possible
  • Go to the hospital for help -time is critical in gathering evidence in your case
  • If you believe that someone drugged you against your will– tell hospital personnel immediately.

If you have a child who discloses to you that he or she has been sexually abused:

  • DO NOT PANIC. This will probably be the hardest piece of advice to follow, but please, keep as calm as possible under the circumstances so that you can get to the next steps.
  • Call the police as soon as possible
  • Go to the hospital for help -time is critical in gathering evidence in your case
  • Ask for an interview for your child at your local child advocacy center. Child Advocacy Centers employ interviewers who are specifically trained to interview children and to build rapport with them in order to make the setting more comfortable. They are also trained to avoid asking leading questions in the interview so as to avoid suggesting information to your child.

Can I Sue for Sexual Assault?

Any form of unwanted behavior or advance is never okay and you should never have to live with the pain, turmoil, isolation, and other difficulties and suffering because someone had so little regard for other people that they attacked you sexually. When you were sexually harassed, assaulted, or abused by a professional or staff member who carries insurance for sexual misconduct liability, our sexual assault lawyers in St. Louis, Missouri will demand justice for you. We refuse to back down until you receive maximum compensation.

We know that dealing with the legal process of holding your attacker accountable may be the last thing you feel like doing. It is important for yourself and your community that the heinous attacker is made to pay for their abhorrent behavior. In addition to a criminal conviction, a sexual assault or abuse lawsuit is another way to do this while helping to restore you in the process. Your attorney will handle everything and stand by your side every step of the way.

In order to make a recovery in a civil suit for a sexual abuse attack, the person or people responsible must be covered by special sexual misconduct insurance or will have to have extensive wealth and assets that the court can order to be paid to you. Find out how we can help you recover and make the responsible parties pay by speaking to one of our sexual assault lawyers now at [dynamic-phone-number].

We Will Fight for Your Rights Every Step of the Way

You are our #1 priority. We understand that these cases are difficult, both legally and emotionally, but we are here to help you heal. Your recovery is the focus of the claim, nothing else.

What are the laws regarding the case? Who can be sued? What can you recover? In both states (MO and IL there are laws governing these cases and what may be pursued and recovered). Using these laws, we will fight hard for you. If you have any questions and would rather prefer to talk to a Sexual Assault Lawyer in St. Louis now, please call us.

Here are the links for Missouri Residents:

  • This link details Missouri Statute 566.030. This defines the punishment for the crime.
  • This PDF details the rights that are guaranteed to crime victims and also sets the standards of punishment as well as certain definitions pertaining to the crime.
  • Missouri Statute 595.020 details the rights of compensation that a crime victim can seek, and details to what levels and how long they can seek compensation.
  • This Missouri Department of Public Safety link further details the compensation that may be awarded, and the levels and stipulations of the awards.

Here are the Links for St. Louis Residents:

If you or someone you love has been the victim of sexual assault, you have rights that you can pursue, and you can hold the criminal responsible in civil court as well as criminal court for their actions. Our Sexual Assault Lawyers in St. Louis vigorously fight for the rights and recoveries of St. Louis residents who were harmed by criminals. You are owed a full recovery, and we can help you get it.

Our Attorneys Have Been Fighting for Survivors for Decades

Fighting for crime victims is important to us. We fight to empower people and we stand up to criminals and bullies. We seek justice for survivors by filing lawsuits against perpetrators and the institutions that protect perpetrators.

Civil lawsuits seek monetary damages that are necessary for the care and recovery that a survivor needs. Lawsuits are also the only way to make people, corporations, schools, churches, and organizations work to protect people from the perpetrators that they employ. We work hard to ensure that if a person is abused, raped, or assaulted that person can recover, and also that the perpetrator is never able to harm again. We further stand strong against the institutions that failed to protect the people so that they make changes to ensure safety in the future. Call us today for a free consultation.