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Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault Claims

Ohio Sexual Assault Plaintiff Lawyers

Fighting for the Recovery Sexual Assault Victims Deserve

Sexual assault is a heinous crime that can forever scar a person physically and psychologically. Perpetrators deserve to be subjected to severe criminal penalties for their destructive actions. While harsh sentences and jail time may meet the legal definition of “justice,” it tends to result in no real recovery for victims.


For true justice to be done, it is necessary for the perpetrators or the people who enabled the sexual assault or abuse to occur to pay for the significant pain, suffering and medical costs victims are forced to bear.


The injury attorneys at the Buckeye Law Group have represented many plaintiffs in sexual assault cases. We stive to be empathetic and supportive to our clients but tireless and ruthless in our pursuit of compensation on their behalf. You deserve more than just criminal justice, and we’ll fight hard to ensure the responsible parties are made to pay for the losses you’ve suffered. 


Schedule a free, confidential consultation with the sexual assault lawsuit attorneys at the Buckeye Law Group by calling 1-800-411-PAIN.

The Perpetrator Is NOT the Only At-Fault Party

One of the most important facets of sexual assault civil lawsuits are third parties who enabled or facilitated the abuse. These can include schools, churches, universities, private employers, youth organizations or any other private or public entity that established and maintained an unsafe environment through a negligent lack of oversight that allowed the sexual assault to occur.


These parties may not have directly orchestrated the sexual assault, but their willful or unintentional negligence allowed the assault to take place, and they should be held financially liable for the physical and emotional injuries the victims suffered.


The ability to hold these parties responsible in civil lawsuits is also vitally important from a damages standpoint.

Individuals who commit acts of sexual violence and assault frequently lack the personal assets or liability insurance to adequately compensate victims. The types or organizations or business that hire, train, employ, retain and ultimately enable the perpetrators usually have significant liability policies, meaning they have the deep pockets necessary to compensate you for the trauma you suffered.

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Our Process in Seeking Monetary Compensation for Victims of Sexual Assault in Ohio

It’s important to note at the very beginning of the process that your consultation with the Buckeye Law Group is:

  • Strictly confidential
  • Entirely free


The clients we represent do not pay us up front – or at all if we don’t successfully negotiate or litigate your case to a verdict. We only get paid if we win monetary recovery or negotiate a settlement on your behalf.


Ensuring your comfort with the process is of the utmost importance to our team. We’ll meet and talk when you’re ready to do so and wherever you prefer, whether that’s in our office, some other location where you feel comfortable or over video conferencing.


Once you’ve retained our attorneys for your sexual assault litigation, we will begin a thorough investigation of your situation. This may include:

  • Obtaining police reports and medical records
  • Detailed and thorough interviews with witnesses and relevant parties (coworkers, other students, other faculty, etc.)
  • Seeking out important video, photo or physical evidence


We’ll also send “preservation of evidence” letters to all necessary organizations, people or entities to ensure evidence that may be vital to your case isn’t destroyed (if it is, there are severe consequences).


Ultimately, our goal is to facilitate as full and meaningful of a recovery as possible. We will help you get the medical care and professional counseling you need. Our team works closely with a network of sexual abuse counselors, medical professionals and relevant specialists to document the extent of your trauma and clearly document the losses you suffered. This enables us to pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.


You are always in charge of what happens to your case. Whether that means you want to settle and move on or pursue a full trial. You decide how we proceed – we’re here to provide options and execute whatever approach you decide is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Assault Litigation in Ohio

  • Can my identity be kept confidential?

    Possibly. In some instances when a complaint or lawsuit is filed, your identity can be kept from the complaint or lawsuit. This is especially likely if a child victim is involved. An experienced sexual abuse lawyer can help you weigh the value of confidentiality against the potential benefits of transparency so you can make an informed decision.  

  • Will I have to testify?

    It really depends on what happened and what your goals are. Many cases settle or resolve before anyone needs to testify. If a child is involved and they are under 10 years old, they will not have to testify. Again, you will need an experienced sexual abuse lawyer to help you make this decision.  

  • How much do sexual assault lawyers charge?

    At the Buckeye Law Group we offer a free, no-obligation consultation and we don’t charge you unless we win or get you a settlement. Only then do we take a percentage of what we win or the settlement – you don’t pay us out of your own pocket.   

  • Why do I need to hire a lawyer when the county prosecutor charges sexual assault and abuse crimes?

    Criminal charges are extremely important for holding perpetrators responsible. Our sexual assault lawyer, John Colan, prosecuted literally hundreds of sexual assault and abuse criminals while in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.

     

    However, those criminal trials are intended to punish offenders, protect the public and prevent future assaults and abuse – not compensate the victims or get them the medical and psychological care and counseling they need. 


    Victims can only pursue monetary damages in a civil lawsuit against the perpetrators and the organizations that enabled their abuse – and the county prosecutor’s office doesn’t handle these types of civil cases. 


  • How much time do I have to pursue a sexual assault or sexual abuse claim against the perpetrator and the organizations that enabled their abuse?

    Yes, there likely is a Buckeye Law Group attorney located near you. We have attorneys serving the greater Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and Akron areas. Regardless of where you’re located in Ohio, a Buckeye Law Group lawyer is nearby

  • Have you handled cases like mine?

    Our attorneys have filed sexual abuse and assault civil lawsuits against doctors, lawyers, clergy and churches, celebrities, teachers, daycare workers, nursing home employees and more. We are committed to ensuring no perpetrators of these egregious, destructive actions escape the consequences. There is a high likelihood we have successfully brought claims like yours in the past. We encourage you to learn more by calling us at 1-800-411-PAIN. 

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