Sexual assault and sexual abuse are more than just crimes in Colorado; they are terrible acts of wrongdoing that can leave survivors with long-lasting physical, emotional and psychological damage. At Dormer Harpring, LLC, our attorneys are passionate about representing sexual assault victims in Denver in the fight for justice. Find out how we can help you during a free and 100-percent confidential case review.
The right attorney should give you the most peace of mind possible throughout your legal journey. You can trust a lawyer to use years of legal experience to investigate your sexual assault case, gather evidence and determine the liable parties. Your lawyer can handle complex legal processes, file your claim and pursue maximum financial compensation on your behalf. Most importantly, your lawyer will make sure you have everything you need while fighting for justice.
In Colorado, sexual assault is a crime that can lead to criminal consequences and penalties for perpetrators. However, it is also a civil tort, which gives a victim the right to recover financial compensation for their losses from one or more parties through the civil justice system. In a civil sexual assault claim, a victim could be awarded damages for losses such as past and future medical bills, therapy costs, medications, lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, and more. Unlike a criminal case, the filing party or plaintiff has the burden of proof in a civil sexual assault claim in Colorado. This means you or your attorney must establish what you are claiming as more likely to be true than not true. This is less than the burden of proof in a criminal case.
A civil claim can hold not only the perpetrator responsible for sexual assault but an institution, as well. Institutions and establishments have a legal duty of care to prevent sexual assault and abuse from taking place. The failure to do so could lead to liability for sex crimes being placed on any of the following:
Institutions can be held responsible for their own neglect to prevent sexual assault, as well as face vicarious liability for criminal acts committed by their employees. An attorney from Dormer Harpring, LLC can analyze your case to determine who could be held liable.
In Colorado, victims have no more than six years from the date of a sexual assault incident, or six years from a victim’s 18th birthday if he or she is a survivor of child sexual abuse, to file a civil claim for this type of tort.
Don’t wait. Seek justice and start your new life by contacting Dormer Harpring, LLC. We are committed to helping victims of sexual assault in Denver rebuild their lives with the answers, accountability and financial compensation they deserve. Call us today at (303) 747-4404 for personalized legal counsel. We will listen to your story and we will believe you. We can keep your identity anonymous throughout your case, if desired.