Sexual Assault
Common Questions About Filing a Sexual Assault Claim
If you’re considering taking legal action after experiencing a sexual assault, you’re not alone, and you deserve to have your questions answered. The Los Angeles sexual assault lawyers at Taylor & Ring are here to answer some of the most common questions people have about filing a claim, so you’ll know what to expect every…
Read MoreHow to Support a Family Member Through a Sexual Assault Case
If someone you care about has experienced a sexual assault, the pain and confusion they face can be devastating. However, family members can make a significant difference in helping survivors work through their emotional, physical, and legal recovery. Understanding how you can assist your loved one with compassion and patience can provide much-needed stability during…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Legal Rights as a Victim of Sexual Assault in California
California law offers several protections to help survivors seek justice, hold perpetrators accountable, and move forward with dignity and support. Let’s look at what you need to know in order to take control of your situation. California law uses a broad definition of sexual assault, which includes any non-consensual sexual act. These acts can range…
Read MoreThe Role of Forensic Nurses in Sexual Assault Cases
Sexual assaults are traumatic. They change lives forever. Victims of rape and sexual assault suffer severe psychological harm that lasts a lifetime. Victims may never feel safe again. The victims of sexual assault will need help from their loved ones, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers. While most healthcare providers treat the physical and mental…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Suspect a Child is Being Sexually Abused or Assaulted
Sexual abuse and assaults of children should never happen. Children who are sexually abused or assaulted immediately lose their childhood innocence. They lose their trust in people. For many victims, the devasting trauma lasts for a lifetime. According to the National Health Service in the United Kingdom, sexual abuse includes: Forcing a child to masturbate…
Read MoreCan Sexual Assault Victims Force the Prosecutor to Press Charges?
Sexual assault victims deserve justice. Justice for sexual assault victims can be achieved in two ways. In all instances, if you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the person who assaulted you. You may also have a claim against employers and other people, organizations,…
Read MoreTaylor & Ring Secures $13M Verdict Against Los Angeles Unified School District
On February 26, Taylor & Ring secured a $13M verdict against the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), in a case involving a 9th-grade student (Jane Doe) and a 19-year-old special needs assistant named Daniel Garcia. The 14-year-old was a student at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS) in 2014 when Garcia groomed and sexually…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have to Bring a Civil Case for Sexual Assault in California?
California passed a law on January 1, 2023, that extends the statute of limitations (the time victims have to file a claim) for claims by adult survivors of sexual assault. The new legislation is in response to the impact of the #MeToo movement and advocates for victims of sexual assault and abuse nationwide. According to…
Read MoreSeeking Medical Help After Sexual Assault
If you have been sexually assaulted in any way, it is crucial that you seek medical help as quickly as possible. This is not only important to gather evidence of the sexual assault, but it is also important to ensure that you get the medical attention that you need. While you may be feeling lost…
Read MoreCampus Sexual Assault: Understanding Title IX
Young people in Los Angeles and other small and large cities in the United States gear up every fall, preparing to go to college and earn an education. However, the unfortunate reality is that many students are being sexually assaulted each year because America has a huge problem when it comes to sexual assault on…
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