April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Please find
several frequently asked questions regarding sexual abuse/assault,
along with answers below.
If you are survivor of sexual abuse, do you have a viable civil
claim?
Unfortunately, not all sexual abuse claims are viable civil
cases. For an individual to have a viable civil sexual abuse claim,
it is critical that there is a viable defendant who has the ability
to compensate the victim for their injuries (mental and
physical).
How do you know if there is a viable defendant for you to sue
for compensation?
The defendant must have insurance for this type of incident, or
have significant assets. Most corporations, non-profit
organizations, and state run facilities have insurance coverage
available in cases where the entity could be held negligent for
their behavior. However, if the defendant is an individual not tied
to one of the above, it is unlikely their actions are covered by
insurance, nor do they
