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At Matern Law Group, our unwavering dedication is to safeguard the rights of anyone who has fallen victim to sexual assault or abuse perpetrated by individuals in various positions of trust and authority, including: doctors, nurses, dentists, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, counselors, teachers, professors, priests, landlords, business owners, or even politicians.
Sexual assault and abuse are profoundly reprehensible acts that inflict trauma and helplessness upon victims. Beyond the immediate harm, survivors of these acts often endure enduring psychological and emotional consequences for many years. At Matern Law Group, our legal team has extensive expertise in advocating for survivors through civil litigation. Reach out to us for further details and assistance.
Sexual assault is a broad term. As such, the state of California does not have only one sexual assault designation: it can include rape, threats, sodomy, seduction, and much, much more. In the most general of terms, sexual assault is any act of unwanted sexual contact without a person’s consent, including any threats or coercion.
What is the difference between being sexually harassed and sexually assaulted?
While sexual harassment broadly refers to verbal and physical sexual attention that is unwanted by the victim, sexual assault is actual contact or behavior of a sexual nature without the victim’s consent. Either one of these acts makes the subject of the attention or contact feel violated.
Another difference is that sexual assault is charged as a crime where sexual harassment is typically handled as a civil matter. By filing a civil lawsuit you have more flexibility in shaping the type of outcome your case will have, which could include a financial settlement or award.
What is sexual misconduct?
While sexual harassment broadly refers to subjecting someone to unwanted verbal, visual, or physical conduct, sexual assault is actual physical contact of a sexual nature without the victim’s consent or through coercive tactics. Either one of these acts makes the subject of the attention or contact feel violated. Another difference is that sexual assault can be brought as both a crime as well as a civil matter, whereas sexual harassment is typically handled only as a civil matter. By filing a civil lawsuit, you have more flexibility in shaping the type of outcome your case will have, which could include a financial settlement or award.
Filing a sexual assault lawsuit in California involves several important steps and considerations. It’s highly recommended to consult with a sexual assault attorney to guide you through the process.
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Remember, every case is unique, so it’s crucial to consult with an attorney who can provide personalized guidance and support throughout the process. Our attorneys are devoted to individual or class representation for all types of sexual assault and sexual abuse.
Matern Law Group, PC is committed to obtaining justice for you. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.
Our Practices are Guided by Integrity. We’ll protect what you deserve.
We work tirelessly and fight tenaciously to hold rights abusers accountable.
If you’ve experienced a distressing incident related to an issue like this, call us for a free case evaluation.
Legal cases can be lengthy, complicated, and confusing, but you don’t have to take on the system all by yourself. If you believe someone has violated your individual rights, or the rights of a large group of people in your community, we can help you find the right course of action.
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