A trusting patient with an unscrupulous doctor; a train passenger trying to enjoy a peaceful journey; and a young woman sleeping in her own home. All victims of sexual assault committed by perpetrators who were later found liable for their crimes.
Those findings provided much needed financial restitution for the victims’ pain and suffering.
After an attack, sexual assault and domestic violence survivors are often focused on healing, both physically and emotionally. What they may not realize is that financial compensation from a civil lawsuit could help pay for medical bills, relocation, lost wages and numerous other expenses that they may be forced to deal with as a result of being attacked.