Suffering sexual assault changes a person and their future. When it happens to you, knowing the prosecutor is seeking criminal charges can help with closure. A civil trial can, as well.
At H&P Law, our Summerlin sexual assault lawyer works with survivors to determine if any other party could also be accountable for their experience. If so, our Summerlin personal injury lawyer will work to hold them accountable in every possible way. We have recovered over $100 million for our clients.
How to File a Personal Injury Claim Against Another Party
In a sexual assault case, the perpetrator may face jail and fines, but for the victim, the financial losses and impact on life go on even longer. In some cases, another party may have failed to provide adequate protection or security, creating conditions that allowed the assault to occur. Consider some examples of how our sexual assault attorney in Summerlin can help you:
- Negligent security: The location knew there was a safety risk and failed to take steps to protect you.
- Negligent hiring: The company failed to conduct a background check on the person who entered your home.
- Negligent background screenings: Volunteers were able to work with an organization you trusted without any type of screening.
There are many other ways that a third party could be accountable for the incident you experienced. When you meet with our legal team, we will review your case and build a claim against any negligent party.
The Requirement to Prove Negligence
Pursuing a personal injury claim against a third party requires careful demonstration of negligence, an element of law that holds another person responsible for the losses you have suffered.
Our team will work diligently to gather data to prove negligence occurred. To do that, we must demonstrate that all four of the following elements are clear:
- Duty of care: The first step is to show that the third party owed you a duty of care. To do this, we have to demonstrate that they owed you a legal obligation to safety. For example, a school owes a duty of care to its students. A business owes a duty of care to its customers.
- Duty of care violation: In some way, they breached the duty of care. They knew or should have known there was a risk and failed to take action. For example, the owner did not hire security at a bar holding a special event with large groups. Or a church did not do a background check on its employees before letting them be alone with children.
- Causation: The violation of the duty of care directly caused the incident and the losses you have. This means we must show that the other party’s actions or inaction were the direct result of why the perpetrator could act against you.
- Losses: The violation caused you to suffer injuries. In this case, their action or inaction led to your sexual assault and related losses.
This is a significant legal process with numerous complexities. Our team at H&P Law will be compassionate and understanding with you throughout the claims process.
Types of Sexual Assault Personal Injury Cases We Handle
The hardest part in this process is knowing you can take action. Many survivors of sexual assault believe that they can only file a claim against the perpetrator. However, third parties may also bear some responsibility. Consider some of the parties that may be held accountable in your incident:
- Hotels and resorts
- Schools at all grade levels
- Commercial organizations for the employees they hire
- Medical centers for their employees’ actions
- Nonprofit organizations for their volunteers
- Churches and religious organizations
If you had a reason to trust in the organization and they did not live up to that trust, but should have known the importance of doing so, we want to hear about your case. Set up a free consultation with our legal team to go over your incident. Your privacy is always protected, and we never charge you anything unless we win your case.
How Our Compassionate Attorney Can Help You
Once you hire a skilled lawyer from our team, you can expect reliable results. Nevada has numerous statutes to support the rights of victims of crimes. We answer your questions, build your case, and negotiate with insurance companies. Some of the benefits of hiring our team include:
- Determine all parties at fault. We investigate the case and gather all the evidence possible to build your claim against any party possible.
- Determine your losses. The value of your claim depends on our ability to demonstrate the economic and non-economic losses you suffered as a result of the assault. Those losses will range widely.
- File a claim and reach a settlement or pursue a lawsuit on your behalf. Expect us to be ready to go to court if necessary.
Nevada doesn’t have a statute of limitations for sexual assault. Even if it has been years, you still have the right to hold the person who assaulted you accountable. You can learn more about how we handle sexual assault cases in our frequently asked questions.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Summerlin Sexual Assault Attorney Today
H&P Law brings experience and results, but we also bring compassion. If you are suffering due to a perpetrator’s actions and another party’s negligence, our attorneys will fight for your right to recover damages.
For over 60 years, we have worked to protect the rights of survivors. Set up a free consultation to learn how our sexual assault lawyer in Summerlin can help you.
