Sexual Abuse
The Connecticut personal injury attorneys at the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC, located in New Britain, Connecticut, have dedicated over 20 years to representing individuals in an effort to obtain justice and make the wrongdoer take responsibility for his or her actions. This has included cases involving sexual assault and abuse. These types of cases are often very difficult to even talk about for the victims who can suffer for their entire lives. The effects, both physical and psychological, are well documented and include exposure to STDs, an increase risk of depression and suicide, and can lead to failed relationships to name just a few. No matter the circumstances, no one asks or deserves to be sexually abused. Our lawyers will fight to obtain justice for you and protect your rights.
Unfortunately, many of these cases involve people you trust and are closest to you – for example, a family member, a doctor, or a priest. This does not mean you should stay silent. You should speak with a mental health professional about how you feel and how the abuse has affected your life. The relationship with this mental health professional can also help you at times of crisis when something “brings it all back” as though it just happened. You are not alone and there are people who can you deal with the trauma of sexual assault.
If you are considering bringing a civil case, you should also talk about this with your mental health professional. There is no “right” way to heal and pursuing a civil suit may or may not help you in your treatment. If you decide that you do want to pursue a civil suit, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney. We will stand by your side and fight for you. We will do everything in our power to make the wrongdoer pay for his or her actions while still remaining aware of your needs.
Resources for victims of sexual abuse
What is sexual abuse?
For answers to some of the most common questions see our Personal Injury FAQ Page. We also have much more detailed information available at our Personal Injury Lawyer Blog and Car Accident Attorney Blog.
Our personal injury lawyers handle cases throughout the entire state of Connecticut including Hartford, Waterbury, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, Bridgeport and the surrounding towns. Regardless of your injury or where you are located, we will aggressively fight for you. In the pursuit of justice, the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC has recovered millions of dollars for our clients through negotiated settlements, binding arbitrations and trials. See our Results page.
Make sure your rights are protected! If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted, call one of our personal injury lawyers at (860)827-0880 for a free consultation. If you cannot leave your home or medical facility, we will come to you. Do not wait to contact one of our Connecticut injury lawyers.
Unfortunately, many of these cases involve people you trust and are closest to you – for example, a family member, a doctor, or a priest. This does not mean you should stay silent. You should speak with a mental health professional about how you feel and how the abuse has affected your life. The relationship with this mental health professional can also help you at times of crisis when something “brings it all back” as though it just happened. You are not alone and there are people who can you deal with the trauma of sexual assault.
If you are considering bringing a civil case, you should also talk about this with your mental health professional. There is no “right” way to heal and pursuing a civil suit may or may not help you in your treatment. If you decide that you do want to pursue a civil suit, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney. We will stand by your side and fight for you. We will do everything in our power to make the wrongdoer pay for his or her actions while still remaining aware of your needs.
Resources for victims of sexual abuse
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut Victim Advocate
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc.
Connecticut Victim Advocate
Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc.
What is sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse takes many forms including attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or threats. Usually a sexual assault occurs when someone touches any part of another person's body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person's consent. Some types of sexual acts which fall under the category of sexual assault include forced sexual intercourse (rape), sodomy (oral or anal sexual acts), child molestation, incest, fondling and attempted rape. Whatever the circumstances, no one asks or deserves to be sexually assaulted or abused.
For answers to some of the most common questions see our Personal Injury FAQ Page. We also have much more detailed information available at our Personal Injury Lawyer Blog and Car Accident Attorney Blog.
Our personal injury lawyers handle cases throughout the entire state of Connecticut including Hartford, Waterbury, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, Bridgeport and the surrounding towns. Regardless of your injury or where you are located, we will aggressively fight for you. In the pursuit of justice, the Law Office of Kevin C. Ferry, LLC has recovered millions of dollars for our clients through negotiated settlements, binding arbitrations and trials. See our Results page.
Make sure your rights are protected! If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted, call one of our personal injury lawyers at (860)827-0880 for a free consultation. If you cannot leave your home or medical facility, we will come to you. Do not wait to contact one of our Connecticut injury lawyers.