If your loved one has been the victim of sexual assault in a facility, SGB can help.
Sexual assault of women and men with dementia, cognitive impairment, or physical limitations who live in care facilities is shockingly common. The perpetrators are typically staff members, other residents, or outsiders who come into the facility. The damage done to victims of these crimes can be profound.
If your loved one was the victim of sexual assault in a nursing home, adult family home, group home, or other care facility, you may be able to sue the perpetrator and the facility that failed to protect them. Several of SGB’s lawyers are former prosecutors with years of experience prosecuting sexual assault of elders and people with disabilities. We know how to work with people who have suffered from trauma. We know the law in this area. And we know what evidence is needed to prove our case.
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Thomas Breen
Sergio A. Garcidueñas-Sease
Rebecca Roe
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FAQ
- The elder or vulnerable adult’s report of being sexually assaulted or abused
- Bruising around the breasts, genitals, inner thighs
- Unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding
- Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases or genital infections
- Pregnancy
- Problems walking or sitting
- Torn, bloody or stained underwear
- Panic attacks
- Engaging in inappropriate, unusual or aggressive sexual activities •
- Fear of the location of the rape, i.e., bathrooms, showers •
- Fear of males and male caregivers
- Flashbacks
- General symptoms of traumatic stress
- Fear
- Confusion
- Hypersomnia
- Loss of appetite
- Social withdrawal
There is no charge for us to review your potential claim. Our approach is to investigate your claim and help you determine the best course of action. Contact us for a free, confidential case review or call us at (800) 809-2234.