Rape and sexual assaults are very serious crimes which carry heavy penalties in light of the physical and psychological harm they cause to the victims. While a criminal prosecution often succeeds in punishing the offender and, hopefully, in deterring others from committing the same crime in the future, prosecutions do not always do a good job of providing compensation to the victim for her injuries. Sometimes a civil lawsuit may better compensate a victim for the immediate and long-term physical and psychological injuries caused by the perpetrator's actions.
Michigan Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Unfortunately, too often, victims of sexual assaults do not realize they can file a civil lawsuit against the attacker. There are a variety of legal theories under which the victim can sue the attacker. These legal theories include:
Assault
Battery
False Imprisonment
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Invasion of privacy
Defamation, which includes Libel and Slander
Violation of stalking statutes or aggravated stalking statutes
Negligent transmission of a sexually transmitted disease
Wrongful death
Do You Need A Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyer?
The most important thing for a victim of a rape or sexual assault to know is that they do not have to rely on the police or prosecutor to punish the perpetrator. They can initiate a lawsuit themselves and seek compensation for their injuries. This compensation could include an award for the psychological suffering the assault caused them to experience. A well-qualified lawyer will be able to evaluate which legal theory to use in light of the facts of the assault and the evidence available to prove it.
Statute of Limitations For A Michigan Sexual Assault Case
The procedures for filing claims and lawsuits are different virtually everywhere and the time limitations for filing personal injury claims isn't always the same. Depending on what type of case it I determines the statute of limitations for the case. If you miss a deadline, your claim will be lost forever. For these reasons, you should contact our Michigan personal injury lawyers immediately if you have been injured in an accident.
Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers No Fee Promise
We will represent you in your Michigan sexual assault case under our NO FEE PROMISE. This means that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless we obtain a settlement or recovery for you. You have absolutely no obligation for legal fees unless we win your case. If we do not obtain a settlement for you, you owe us nothing!
Contact a Michigan Neck Injury Lawyer
If you or a family member have been sexually assaulted, you should contact our Michigan sexual assault lawyers to determine whether a Michigan injury claim should be pursued. We have obtained significant settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Call us now at(800) 606-1717or simply submit this contact form to speak with one of our experienced Michigan personal injury lawyers about your case.
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