There are lots of ads for attorneys and law firms that say they are ready to represent you if you’ve been sexually assaulted or harassed. All of them make it sound as though they are ready to get you lots of cash for your assault.
But not every lawyer is the same. As Marlo Greer points out in her video on this topic, it is very important in a sexual assault case to do your research about the lawyer who may represent you. There are several reasons for this.
- Some attorneys who claim to represent sexual assault survivors have themselves been accused of sexual harassment or abuse. And while having sexual assault in their background might not preclude them from running for public office, when it comes to representing sexual assault survivors, it’s a definite red flag.
- Sexual assault cases are challenging. There may not be physical evidence of the sexual assault, and many cases turn on the testimony of the plaintiff. If you are bringing a lawsuit for sexual assault, that means you will have to revisit over and over events that you would probably rather forget. You need to work with an attorney who understands the challenges you are facing and is ready to be there for you and support you throughout the legal process.
- You want an attorney with experience in this area. Many lawyers who are now advertising their experience with sexual assault cases have very little direct background in bringing sexual assault lawsuits. These types of cases are very different from other personal injury cases. Ask the attorney how many sexual assault cases they have handled; how many of those resulted in their clients receiving compensation for their sexual assault; and how many sexual assault cases they have tried in court.
Greer Law Helps Sexual Assault Survivors
At Greer Law, our attorneys have been representing clients who have survived sexual assault for years. We know how difficult it can be to bring a lawsuit against someone responsible for the sexual assault you survived. That’s why when you contact us because you are considering bringing a lawsuit against your abuser, we will never give you the “hard sell.”
Instead, we’ll give you information. Information about what the process of suing your abuser will involve. How long it will take. What facts you will have to disclose. What the process will be like. What the legal issues are. What personal challenges you are likely to face. And what we will do to help you throughout.
We’ll also give you time. Time to consider your options. Time to ask more questions. Time to make your decision when you are ready to make it.
Contact Greer Law to Learn More
If you have been sexually assaulted and are considering suing anyone responsible for your assault, contact Greer Law today. We have been helping sexual assault survivors recover compensation for their attacks for years, and are ready to answer your questions and give you the information you need to understand what the process is like.
You can call us at 303-331-6460 or submit our online contact form. Let us set up a free case evaluation, where you can tell us about your case, and we can answer your questions and explain how we can help.
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Did you know that not every lawyer who claims to have experience representing clients in sexual assault cases actually has that experience? In fact, as Marlo Greer points out in her video on this topic (link in comments), some attorneys who advertise themselves as sexual assault attorneys have themselves been accused of sexual assault.
That’s why it’s important to do your research if you are considering bringing a sexual assault lawsuit. Find out how many sexual assault cases the lawyer has personally handled. Research their background to see if they have ever been accused of sexual assault or harassment. Ask lots of questions. And don’t let anybody pressure you into bringing a lawsuit.
When you contact Greer Law because you are thinking of suing for sexual assault you survived, we won’t hard sell you. We’ll give you the information you need to understand what the process will be like. We’ll be there to answer your questions. And we will be ready for you when you are ready to sue.
Message us to set up a free case evaluation.
