Sexual Assault by Therapist
Boston Therapist Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Working with a therapist should be an enriching experience. Unfortunately, some therapists abuse their positions of power and take advantage of their patients, resulting in an abusive sexual dynamic that can have a significant mental and emotional impact on the individual.
If you’ve been sexually assaulted or abused by your therapist, then we can encourage you to get in touch with our team here at Noonan Law. As the leading personal injury law firm in Massachusetts, we have the experience and expertise you need to seek the justice and compensation that you deserve.
About Therapist Sexual Assault
Millions of Americans seek therapy services each year. While the majority of patients undertake therapy without any consequences, therapist abuse is more widespread than many people think. Roughly 10% of therapists have engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient, and given the imbalance of power in the dynamic, all sexual contact — even perceived consensual contact — can be considered abuse.
The fallout of such abuse can be significant, resulting in physical and emotional damage that can take years to recover from. While it won’t undo the pain of sexual assault, individuals who seek financial compensation for damages can get a semblance of closure.
Seeking Compensation For Damages
There’s nothing that can undo the trauma of being sexually abused by a therapist. However, receiving compensation for the damage you’ve experienced can go a long way towards getting closure. In law, sexual abuse falls under personal injury, which means that people who have been victims of sexual abuse can claim compensation for their damages.
You can claim compensation against the doctor, their place of work, or anyone else involved in the abuse for the following damages:
- Emotional distress.
- Medical bills.
- Impact on quality of life.
- Physical and emotional pain.
Signs You Need a Sexual Assault Lawyer
Due to the nature of the relationship between therapist and lawyer, in most cases, any sort of sexual contact between therapist and patient is considered abuse.
But there doesn’t need to be an ongoing sexual relationship for abuse to occur. Therapists who engage in unwanted sexual advances and other sexual misconduct may be responsible for sexual abuse. The spectrum of what is considered sexual abuse is large; if you suspect that your therapist may have sexually assaulted you, then it’ll be best to get in touch with our team to discuss your case.
It’s important to contact a sexual assault lawyer as soon as possible, as we will be able to advise you on the next steps for you to take.
How a Sexual Abuse Lawyer Can Help You
Getting justice for what’s happened to you can be a long and difficult journey. To minimize stress and maximize your chances of a successful outcome, it’s important that you work with a sexual abuse lawyer with experience and expertise.
A great sexual abuse lawyer will be empathetic to your circumstances and needs, while also bringing a high level of professionalism to your case. At The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan, we go above and beyond to ensure that we put together the best case possible. This can involve:
- Gathering evidence.
- Liaising with witnesses and experts.
- Fighting on your behalf from beginning to end.
- Obtaining maximum compensation for your damages.
Get the Sexual Abuse Lawyer You Need
Dealing with any sort of sexual assault case, including those in a therapy setting, is complex. As such, it’s important that you’re working with the best sexual abuse lawyer in your local area. It’s not an exaggeration to say that deciding which lawyer to work with could make or break your case. In basic terms: by working with experienced sexual abuse lawyers, you’ll be giving yourself the best possible chance of success.
At At The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan, we’ve made a name for ourselves by aggressively fighting on behalf of our clients. We’ll take the time to get to know you, your situation, and your goals before putting together a robust case that increases your chances of getting the most compensation possible for your injuries — and getting justice for what you’ve been through.
Contact At The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan Today
Ready to get started with your therapist sexual assault case? Then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here at At The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan. As the leading personal injury lawyers in Massachusetts, we have a wealth of experience — more than three decades worth — of helping people just like you receive the financial compensation and justice they deserve. As a family-owned firm, we provide an exceptional level of service that puts you at the heart of everything that we do.