As a victim of sexual assault or rape, you might be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit. You deserve an attorney that will fight for you that will get you the justice you deserve. 

Contact our office today at (281) 843-5372 to speak directly to an experienced sexual assault lawyer. Get the compassionate, dedicated representation you need.

Types of Houston Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is a general term used to describe several different offenses, including:

• Rape
• Attempted rape
• Forcible sodomy
• Unwanted or forcible touching
• Incest
• Forcible penetration with an object
• Sexual abuse or molestation
• Any unwanted sexual contact

Any sexual contact that is done without consent is considered sexual assault. Consent must be given freely and willingly. If you are unable to give consent because of your age or because you were incapacitated, there was no consent.

Sexual Assault Survivor’s Rights in Texas

You have the right to file a civil lawsuit against your attacker. In civil lawsuits, the burden of proof is less than the requirements in criminal court. Thus, even if the criminal case was not filed, dismissed, or the perpetrator was found not guilty, it does not disqualify you from receiving compensation.

Determining Who is At-Fault in a Sexual Assault Case

In addition to the perpetrator, there may be additional parties that should be held legally responsible in a sexual assault case. For instance, if the assault occurred on a campus and the school knew or reasonably should have known about the danger, they may be held liable. In addition, if the assault happened at your workplace and your employer failed to make the workplace a safe environment, he or she may be held legally responsible.

Property owners who invite guests to their establishment assume responsibility for keeping those guests safe. That means establishments like bars and venues can be held liable for lax security which results in an assault.