Sexual Assault

Taking the first step toward legal action after a sexual assault can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re nervous. Maybe you don’t even know where to start. That’s completely normal. Meeting with a sexual assault attorney is a big step, and being prepared can help you feel more in control. What should you bring? What should you…

If you’re dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault, it’s hard enough just trying to move forward. But then there’s the legal side. If you’ve chosen to file a lawsuit, you’re faced with a big decision: Should you settle or take your case to trial? It’s not an easy choice. Maybe a settlement seems like…

Family members have the right to protect themselves and their children from sexual assault by another family member. Our experienced sexual assault lawyers understand the legal and practical challenges in protecting you and your loved ones when another family member violates you or someone in your family. Domestic violence protective orders In California, family members…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Sexual assault is one of the most traumatic and devastating experiences that a human being can go through. In fact, sexual assault is a terrible crime that physically, emotionally, and psychologically affects sexual assault survivors for the rest of their lives. To get through each week, month, or year, they may need to continuously visit…

Unfortunately, sexual assault in the workplace happens more often than you might think. If you are a survivor of sexual assault in the workplace, it is important that you know that you have rights and that your employer has responsibilities. This behavior is not only against the law, but it is also traumatizing and devastating…

When an individual is sexually assaulted in Los Angeles, they can file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator and any other liable parties. A civil lawsuit seeks compensation (damages) for injuries, harms, and losses. When new clients meet with us, they often have a lot of questions about the process itself. So today, we want…

The entertainment industry is one that has been riddled with cases of sexual assault and harassment for decades. Victims of sexual assault within the industry are often silenced or discouraged from speaking out in an effort to preserve the reputation of those involved or the project they’re working on. Recently, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph opened…

Every April, we recognize National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. While it’s not quite a celebration, we observe this month to get more people talking about the topic so we can take action and find more ways to prevent it. While sexual assault can happen anywhere, many people forget how common it is in…

According to a Pentagon report released on March 10, sexual assault reports at three United States military service academies reached an all-time high in 2022. The report indicates that this represents the highest level since the Defense Department started tracking the matter in 2006. The research examines sexual assault and harassment incidents at the three…

When the #MeToo movement became prominent in 2017, it shined a light onto workplace harassment. Thousands of people took the microphone and shouted out against sexual assault and harassment by their coworkers and employers; by politicians and celebrities. This began a greater shift in society, helping make it not only easier to speak up against…

Richard Alexander Turner, a former athletic trainer at Birmingham Community High School (a charter school operating independently within LAUSD) and Van Nuys High School is facing 15 felony charges for sexually assaulting 10 students. All of the victims who have come forward so far were between 15 and 17 years old when Turner abused and…

Last month, a bill passed up to the California Senate Appropriations Committee that could change the manner in which the DNA samples of sexual assault survivors will be handled. The bill, known as Senate Bill 1228, Genetic Privacy for Sexual Assault Victims, would prevent police officers from obtaining the DNA profiles of sexual assault victims…