SEXUAL ASSAULT/RAPE VICTIMS

Victims of sexual assault or sexual abuse have the ability to sue the perpetrators for damages. Any type of sex crime can serve as the basis for a civil lawsuit. Common acts that lead to sexual assault lawsuits include:
Rape,
Sexual abuse of a child,
Groping (sexual battery),
Indecent exposure,
Sexual assault by rideshare drivers,
Sexual assault by doctors or physicians, or
Any other non-consensual act of a sexual nature.

It is not necessary that the defendant be convicted of a crime first or even charged with one. As long as you suffered damages as the result of a non-consensual act, you can file suit. If you are the victim of sexual assault, you may be entitled to both compensatory damages and punitive damages. You may seek to recover a large amount of money in damages for:
Medical bills,
Psychological counseling,
Lost wages,
Lost earning capacity,
Pain and suffering (including traumatic stress),
Loss of enjoyment of life,
Scarring,
Insomnia,
Anxiety, and/or
Emotional distress or trauma.