Recovering from Sexual Assault: How Sand Law Can Help You
Minnesota law defines sexual assault as sexual contact occurring without the victim’s consent. Sexual assault victims have several options for reporting abuse, including law enforcement, support services, and medical professionals. Victims may also be able to file a lawsuit to obtain damages stemming from an assault. An attorney can help sexual abuse victims seek justice as well as compensation. Sand Law attorneys have extensive experience in this area of the law and always provide compassionate, empathetic support. Sexual abuse is a traumatic experience that can have devastating and long-lasting effects on survivors. Healing from such trauma often involves seeking justice against the perpetrator and holding them accountable for their actions. In this article, we'll explore the critical components of sexual assault in Minnesota, the process of reporting abuse, and how to file a sexual assault lawsuit. You'll also learn how an attorney can provide support and help survivors fight to obtain compensation and justice as they go through the process of recovering from sexual abuse. Sand Law attorneys have years of experience helping sexual assault victims. When you turn to us, we’ll provide the skilled legal representation needed to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Please call 651-291-7263 or...
What to do After Sexual Assault to Protect Your Right to Compensation
Suffering a sexual assault is one of the most horrifying events anyone can experience. Many victims want to not only see their attacker face the most severe criminal penalty possible, they also decide they want to pursue civil action in the form of a lawsuit. If this has happened to you, and you want to seek financial compensation for a sexual assault, there are a few things you can do. This article will provide some information on the steps you can take in order to make sure your rights are fully protected, and to help you get what you deserve. The attorneys with Sand Law will be here for you, and will be ready to assist in any way we can. If you would like to schedule a free consultation, please give us a call at 651-291-7263 or contact us online. Get To A Safe Place A sexual assault is a terrible form of trauma. Oftentimes, victims will be in shock, and have a sense of feeling overwhelmed, with no idea of what to do. The first thing you should try to do is to go somewhere where you feel safe and welcomed. It could be a friend’s or neighbor’s...
Sexual Assault by Medical Providers
There’s something that just seems particularly sinister about sexual assault by medical providers. When you go to see a doctor or another medical professional, you’re in a very vulnerable position. Anyone who takes advantage of that vulnerability for his or her own sexual pleasure needs to be punished to the full extent of the law, and to also be held accountable from a financial perspective. At Sand Law, our attorneys have a great deal of experience helping people who were victimized by sexual assault committed by someone in the medical profession. This kind of case requires not only experience, but also a substantial amount of expertise. We will be happy to let you know how we may be able to help you obtain compensation for damages arising from the predatory behavior of a doctor or any other medical personnel. Contact us online or call 651-291-7263 for a free consultation. Types Of Sexual Assault Committed By Medical Providers There are many forms of sexual assault a medical professional can commit. These are just a few of the more common ones. Taking videos or photos of a patient’s genitalia. Performing unnecessary exams involving the pelvic area, the breast, or other private areas...
Jail Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Facing a charge of jail sexual assault (sexual assault is known as “criminal sexual conduct” in Minnesota) is obviously a serious problem. Any sort of sexual activity between a law enforcement or correctional facility officer and a detainee or inmate is illegal. It doesn’t matter whether or not the sex was consensual. Not only can this charge lead to severe legal penalties, it can also change your life and career forever. As a result, you’ll need a skilled, experienced attorney on your side. At Sand Law, you’ll find that type of representation. We’ll make sure your rights are always protected, and we’ll do everything we can to clear your name. Call 651-291-7263 or contact us online to learn more about how we may be able to help you. Types Of Sexual Assault There are many different kinds of sexual assault. According to federal law, it means any type of sexual behavior or contact performed by one individual with the consent of another person. Any of the following can fall into this category: Attempted rape Forced sexual intercourse Forced sodomy Fondling of a sexual nature But there are many other forms of sexual assault as well. In Minnesota, criminal sexual conduct...
Child Sexual Abuse in Schools
Any sort of child abuse is horrible, of course, but child sexual abuse in schools is particularly insidious. An innocent young person is being harmed by someone they trust – it could be a teacher, a coach, another student, or someone else. The mental and emotional damage can last for years. At Sand Law LLC, we work passionately to represent the families of children who have suffered sexual abuse at school. If you have any reason to believe this has happened to your child, please get in touch with us as soon as you can for a consultation. How to Tell if Your Child is Being Abused Any sort of child abuse is horrible, of course, but child sexual abuse in schools is particularly insidious. An innocent young person is being harmed by someone they trust – it could be a teacher, a coach, another student, or someone else. The mental and emotional damage can last for years. At Sand Law LLC, we work passionately to represent the families of children who have suffered sexual abuse at school. If you have any reason to believe this has happened to your child, please get in touch with us as soon as you can for a consultation. A child can obviously be...
Sexual Assault in a Nursing Home
Although rare compared to other forms of elder abuse, sexual assault in nursing homes is nonetheless a grievance for victims and their families. If you’ve ever been in the position to choose a nursing home for your parents or older relatives, you probably selected a facility that you believed would foster their healthy, safety, and social needs. Unfortunately, some homes that appear to be perfect on the surface aren’t necessarily ideal. While all nursing home residents deserve to enjoy their golden years, some are subjected to abuse at the facilities that are supposed to look after them. Defining Sexual Abuse Of A Nursing Home Resident Sexual abuse in a nursing home engages residents in unwanted sexual acts or attention. When many people hear the word abuse, they think of obvious signs of violence or aggression. However, most acts of sexual abuse are done secretly and quietly. Perpetrators are careful not to get caught so that they can continue the cycle of abuse. Who Is At Risk? Anyone in a nursing home can fall prey to sexual abusers. Compared with men, women in general are more than nine times more likely to be violated. Elderly women are often perceived as weaker....
Who is Liable for Sexual Assault?
St. Paul Sexual Assault And Third-party Liability One of the many terrible realities of the world that we must face is that sexual assault is a crime that happens all too often. Every 92 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted with every year seeing hundreds of thousands of people suffering through this experience. Sexual assault can happen to anyone regardless of gender, age, race, or sexual orientation. However, sexual assault does tend to happen to women much more than any other gender with 1 in 5 women vs. 1 in 71 men experiencing rape at some point in their lives. These sexual assaults can occur because of a liable party's negligence, which can make them the focus of a sexual assault lawsuit that can recover compensation for the damages a sexual assault survivor has suffered. Minnesota Sexual Assault Lawsuits Those that have suffered sexual assault may be entitled to seek restitution for the damages that they suffered by pursuing a sexual assault lawsuit against a liable party whose negligence contributed to the assault occurring. These sexual assault lawsuits focus on proving that negligence of these liable parties through the use of evidence, witnesses, and experts so that a settlement can...
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Checklist
The following checklist is for employers and supervisors and outlines how they should document any kind of work-related injuries or illnesses for workers’ compensation purposes. It’s crucial that these steps be taken as soon as possible in the event of any kind of medical emergency or serious injuries. Here are the immediate actions every employer must go through in terms of adequately reporting an employee’s injury: Provide the employee with a Workers’ Compensation Information and Privacy Statement form and have them review and sign it. Provide the employee with an Employee Statement regarding injury/illness/incident form and have them fill out the statement as soon as they can, no later than 24 hours. Complete Incident/Injury/Illness Data Form with the employee and then submit the form to a Workers’ Compensation Coordinator no later than 24 hours. Complete the Agency Claims Investigation form and submit it to a Workers’ Compensation Coordinator no later than 24 hours. Provide the employee with a Workers’ Compensation Employee Information Packet and review the documents to ensure the employee clearly understands the process. Provide the employee with a temporary CorVel RX First Fill pharmacy card that they can take to their first doctor appointment. Inform the employee about...