Windsor Sexual Assault Attorney

Sexual assault is one of the most devastating things a person can experience. If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you may experience lasting medical, emotional, and financial impacts because of the attack. You deserve justice. 

While the criminal law system sometimes punishes perpetrators, it does not directly compensate you for the harm done. The good news is, you have the right to pursue a civil claim in Colorado. You can sue not just the person who harmed you, but in many cases, you can sue institutions and organizations that allowed the assault to occur.

Filing a lawsuit against those companies or entities that looked the other way and facilitated your assault can give you the ability to obtain monetary compensation for both economic and non-financial losses — and you typically don’t have to face your abuser in court to do so.

Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC is here to help when you take action after you have been harmed. Call today to schedule a free consultation with a Windsor sexual assault attorney who can represent you. 

Who is Legally Responsible for Sexual Assault in Windsor, CO?

If an institution or organization failed to fulfill its obligations to you and you were sexually assaulted as a result of their failures, it is often possible to hold that institution accountable by filing a civil lawsuit.

Some examples of defendants who you could potentially hold liable include:

• Rideshare companies that were negligent in vetting the independent contractors on their apps
• Businesses that improperly hire, supervise, or retain employees who commit sexual assault in schools, restaurants, massage parlors, or any other location 
• Schools and sports clubs or organizations that fail to supervise coaches and teachers
• Churches and religious groups that create an environment where sexual assault is possible 
• Nursing homes where staff members assault residents, as the home can be held vicariously liable for the on-the-job actions of staff members

Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help you to identify all potential defendants who could be liable for the assault you experienced so you can take legal action to hold them accountable.

What Kinds of Compensation Can You Recover in a Sexual Assault Claim?

You deserve full compensation when you are a sexual assault survivor, as this type of violence can change your life forever. This includes payment for both economic and non-financial losses. Some of the different kinds of compensation you should be entitled to include:

• Payment of all medical bills to treat injuries arising from the assault, including both physical and mental injuries
• Lost wages if the assault or resulting injuries caused you to miss work or reduced your ability to earn a living in the future
• Emotional distress damages to compensate you for the mental anguish you experience. This includes compensation for PTSD, anxiety, and depression, among other conditions
• Pain and suffering if you experience physical harm as a result of the assault
• Punitive damages in some cases of willful or wanton misconduct

The Windsor injury attorney at Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC will help you to identify the different kinds of compensation you should collect and will help you prove the extent of your damages 

Contact a Windsor Sexual Assault Attorney Today

A Windsor sexual assault attorney at Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC is here and ready to help you. Give us a call today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about the ways we can fight for your rights.