Unfortunately, sexual assault continues to be a major issue. Sexual assault can happen at any time and at any place – even in a place that you consider to be your home. Were you sexually assaulted in an apartment building? If so, you might have many questions.
Some of your questions might include the following:
- Is the apartment building manager responsible for my sexual assault?
- Can I sue the landlord for sexual assault in an apartment complex?
- Can I sue my landlord for sexual abuse or rape in an apartment unit?
- What are my rights?
Based on the details surrounding the specific incident, you could have grounds to file a sexual assault lawsuit. In fact, you could even be eligible to recover monetary compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.
Here at Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims, including sexual assault claims. Our sexual assault lawyers are ready to evaluate your lawsuit and help you recover the highest settlement available for your sexual assault claim. If you are ready to discuss your right to sue with the experts at our law firm, contact us today. We are more than ready to help you with your claim.
About Sexual Assault
Sexual assault consists of any sexual contact that occurs without explicit consent of the victim, which can include the following:
- Rape (penetration of the victim’s body)
- Attempted rape
- Fondling or any unwanted sexual touching
- Forcing the victim to perform any sexual acts
Sexual assault, without a doubt, can result in extensive physical injuries. These injuries can include the following: sexually transmitted infections; injuries to genitals; internal injuries; injuries to reproductive organs; fractures; lacerations; bruises; etc. In addition to physical injuries, victims could also suffer significant mental and emotional harm, which could include post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc.
If you or a member of your family suffered sexual assault in an apartment building, regardless of the specific physical, mental, or emotional harm resulting from the incident, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
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Can I Sue the Landlord for Sexual Assault? – Understanding Property Owner Liability
Without a doubt, if you suffered sexual assault, you could file a sexual assault lawsuit against the individual who attacked you. This is not your only option, however. If you suffered sexual abuse of any type or rape in an apartment complex, you could also have the option to sue the property owner. To understand your right to sue the property owner after sexual abuse in an apartment unit, it is important that you understand the property owner’s and the apartment building manager responsibility towards you.
All property owners, and property owners, have a duty to keep the premises safe and free of any hazards or dangerous conditions that could lead to incidents that could harm those on the premises. Some of the hazards or dangerous conditions that could lead to sexual abuse or rape in an apartment building include the following: poorly lit areas, a lack of security, a lack of surveillance, poor or nonfunctional locks on doors, no code access, a history of break-ins/attacks, etc. When property owners fail to identify and address these issues, then they can be liable for any resulting harm.
What are my rights? If you suffered sexual assault in an apartment building, you have the right to sue. Do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible.
You Could Be Compensated
If your sexual assault lawsuit is ultimately successful, you could be eligible to recover compensation. Some of the categories of compensation that you could potentially recover include the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
The type and amount of compensation that you could recover will always be based on the details surrounding your lawsuit. Therefore, the best thing that you can do is to discuss the potential value of your claim with an experienced lawyer. If you would like to learn more about the compensation that you could recover, contact a lawyer with experience in lawsuits against apartment building owners for sexual assault. We are ready to help you.
Contact Us Today
Were you sexually assaulted in an apartment building? If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. If you are interested in learning more about the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers here at Normandie Law Firm have decades of experience and are ready to fight for your rights. You can trust that we can get you the payout that you are owed.
We offer free legal services which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and essentially provide you with all the information that you need to begin or even continue your sexual assault lawsuit against the property owner. If you are ready to benefit from these legal services, contact us today.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, so you will not have to pay upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, we work on a contingency structure; therefore, you will not pay until you win. If you don’t win, you won’t pay anything.
If you are ready to discuss your right to sue with a lawyer that can help, contact us here at Normandie Law Firm today.
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