How The Stritmatter Firm Can Help
While the experience of sexual abuse, harassment, or stalking can result in criminal charges, the criminal prosecution of a perpetrator is not the only legal remedy available to survivors. We have a long history of advocating for the survivors of sexual abuse and harassment in the civil justice system, which includes physical assaults, as well sex-based harassment resulting in a hostile work or learning environment or retaliation.
Over the past several decades, we have recovered many millions of dollars for this area of law. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Depending on the circumstances, claims can be made against any person, institution, employer, or organization directly or indirectly involved with the offense. Examples include:
- The Abuser
- Schools
- Daycare providers
- Youth clubs
- Medical providers and facilities
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Landlords
- Employers
- Co-workers
- The State of Washington
- Law enforcement agencies
- Insurers
- Family members
- Accomplices
- Hotels or motels
- Restaurants
What Harm Can I Claim?
A civil lawsuit can address many of the harms and injuries that result from sexual abuse and harassment. Examples include:
- Harm done to your body and personal rights
- Medical expenses
- Injury to your reputation
- Lost wages
- Loss of relationships with your partner, parent, or children
- Emotional distress and harm
- Humiliation
- Loss of enjoyment of life
How Do I Know If I Need a Lawyer
If you or your child has been affected by sexual abuse or harassment, please do not hesitate to call us at 206-448-1777 for a free case evaluation. If we can help you, the sooner you can call, the better.
Sexual abuse and harassment often happen in circumstances when the abuser is in a position of authority or trust. Examples include:
- Foster care and other protective care settings for minors;
- Residential care facilities, including nursing homes and group homes;
- Hospitals and medical care facilities;
- In the workplace;
- At church or other religious institutions;
- At school, including private, public, and higher-education schools and sports programs.
A civil lawsuit against a third party is possible when the assault or harassment happened in the workplace, at school, care facility, or other institution based on:
- Negligent supervision or hiring,
- The failure to provide adequate security,
- The failure to adequately protect a young or vulnerable individual or group, or
- Complicity with the perpetrator.
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