Michigan Doctor Sexual Abuse
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Choosing a law firm to pursue a sexual abuse lawsuit against a healthcare professional can be the most important decision you make for your family’s future.
Sexual Abuse Attorneys That Get Results
A decade ago, sexual assault was virtually unheard of in the medical community—not because it wasn’t happening, but because it wasn’t being reported. These days, a quick internet search uncovers rampant abuse showing doctor/patient crimes ranging from inappropriate touching to exposure to masturbation and involuntary oral sex.
It’s enough to make you want to refuse anesthesia for the rest of your life. However, despite their numbers, predators often go unreported. And in some cases, even when the abuse is reported, predators are allowed to keep practicing as if nothing happened.
The system of reporting doctor/patient sexual abuse is undoubtedly broken. The inherent privacy of medical exams—which aren’t documented and often lack other witnesses—creates an apparent evidence void. And with no proof to offer, patients who do report sexual abuse often find themselves in a no-win, ‘he said, she said’ battle against a highly respected medical professional with an established reputation in the community.
How Does Michigan Law Protect Patient Rights?
Few crimes are as invasive and violative as sexual offenses, and the pain they inflict goes far beyond just physical injury.
If you or a loved one have been harmed by sexual assault or sexual abuse, you have the right to sue the perpetrator for damages, even if they have not been charged with or convicted of the crime. You could potentially recover compensatory in a civil suit against the person who hurt you and any institution that allowed it or was complicit in the abuse.
You could be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Counseling
- Loss of wages or earning potential
- Emotional trauma
- Post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety or depression
Choose a Sommers Schwartz Sexual Abuse Lawyer
The attorneys at Sommers Schwartz stand with survivors of sexual abuse and assault. We are not afraid to fight for what is right and will confront even the most prominent institutions and individuals if they are somehow responsible for or complicit in sexual offenses.
We promise to use the depth of our experience and tireless commitment to secure the compensation and resources that can help you move forward. Our team is accomplished, sensitive, caring, and ready to take down those who have committed these terrible crimes against you or your loved one.
Respect: At Sommers Schwartz, we are here to help. Throughout the country, our well-respected attorneys are known as authorities in Michigan sexual abuse law. Of course, our results speak for themselves, but clients also appreciate our professionalism, enthusiasm, and diligence. We understand how important the recovery process is to you and your family, and we will always make ourselves available to discuss your case and answer any questions.
Transparency: We believe in transparency. As part of our promise to you, we offer a free consultation in which you will meet with an attorney to discuss your case. Our sexual abuse lawyers will listen to what is important to you and explain if we can help and, if so, how. We will answer any questions you have regarding the recovery process. And because we work on a contingency basis, we never receive any compensation for the work we put into your case unless we are successful in helping you recover for your injuries.
Choosing a Sexual Abuse Lawyer in Michigan
Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller represents survivors of sexual assault against those who commit these crimes and the institutions that protect them.
Lisa likes to point out that as a Sommers Schwartz lawyer, she is both an attorney and a counselor, and she believes both roles carry equal importance. Thus, Lisa takes considerable time to meet with and speak with her clients when the need arises, which she feels helps her clients regain their voice as well as their emotional strength.
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