Sexual Abuse and Harassment Attorneys in San Antonio

Sexual Assault, Abuse and Harassment

Sexual Abuse and Harassment Attorneys in San Antonio. Sadly, one out of every six women in the United States will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. In 2006, there were 272,350 reported cases of sexual assault and an untold number of cases are never reported. Someone is sexually assaulted every 2 minutes in the United States. These numbers do not include the many cases of sexual abuse and harassment that occur every day.

Sexual assault is a crime. However; sexual assault is also a matter that can be taken up in a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator of the sexual assault.  As a victim of sexual assault, sexual abuse or sexual harassment, you have the right to force the person that assaulted you to stand up in court and be held accountable for their actions.

In criminal court, the perpetrator must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, however, in a civil lawsuit the standard of proof is much lower. In a civil suit, the jury only has to believe it is more likely than not the perpetrator committed the act.  Even if the perpetrator isn’t charged criminally, you can still file a civil suit for sexual assault, sexual abuse or sexual harassment.

Many victims of sexual assault are reluctant to file suit against their attacker. They just want it all to go away.  The truth is, often the best way to begin the healing process is to fight back.  Our attorneys are here to help you do just that. We will handle your case with sensitivity and we will fight for you like you were our own family. 

Let the healing begin today.  You deserve justice and compensation. Call Ketterman Rowland and Westlund now for a free consultation.