Phoenix Sexual Assault Lawyers

Sexual assault is a horrific crime. Perhaps no crime or case is more devastating than a sexual assault, especially if a child (or minor) is the victim. If you were a victim of sexual assault, contact a Phoenix sexual assault lawyer at Gage Mathers Law Group to discuss your legal remedies.  We offer a free, confidential, no obligation consultation.

At Gage Mathers Law Group, our lawyers have helped sexual assault victims pursue claims against celebrities, pro athletes, wealthy executives, and health care providers. We understand what you are experiencing because we’ve helped many people like you.

You did nothing wrong. You should not feel guilty. You should not feel ashamed. You should not feel fear for holding your attacker accountable.

How Can a Phoenix Sexual Assault Lawyer Help Me?

When facing the aftermath of a sexual assault, hiring an experienced Phoenix sexual assault lawyer is crucial to your recovery. First, you will have a compassionate voice guiding you through every step of the process. Second, you will have a legal expert focusing on protecting your legal rights while you focus on your physical and mental well-being. Third, you will have an advocate fighting to hold your attacker accountable and working to get you the compensation you deserve.

More specifically, when you hire our top-rated sexual assault lawyer in Phoenix, our work includes:

• Investigation: We investigate the events surrounding your assault, including the history and proclivities of your attacker. This includes gathering evidence, such as security camera or surveillance video footage, documents reflecting your injuries and damages, and witness statements.
• Identifying Liable Parties: Part of our investigation is to determine the identity of all liable parties. Most of the time, sexual assaults are one-on-one crimes, but occasionally there are multiple parties involved in either perpetrating or facilitating the assault.
• Liaison with Law Enforcement: We can help serve as your liaison with law enforcement and criminal prosecutors so you are not inundated with frequent calls and requests for information. We will be with you every step of the way.
• Monitoring: We care about our clients so we will monitor your progress as you receive care and treatment for your injuries. We can also help you find providers if you have any difficulties.
• Representing You: Once our investigation is complete, we’ve identified the liable parties, and you are in a safe place, we will file your sexual assault claims. This might be in the form of a demand letter to an insurance company or it might be in the form of a lawsuit. In either case, we will work hard to get you the maximum compensation available.

With decades of experience handling personal injury and sexual assault claims, our Phoenix sexual assault lawyer is equipped to handle the most challenging sexual assault claims. Our lawyers have taken on celebrities, pro athletes, wealthy executives, and health care providers. We are not afraid to fight for victims of sexual assault.

Contact Gage Mathers Law Group‘s Phoenix sexual assault lawyer today to schedule a free confidential consultation.

Overview of Phoenix Sexual Assault Laws

Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1406 defines sexual assault as “intentionally and knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact” with someone without their consent. The definition has been expanded to include other wrongful conduct. Examples of sexual assault include:

• Drugging someone to have sex;
• Using perceived power or force to engage in sexual conduct with someone;
• Forcing someone, including a date or significant other, to engage in sexual conduct;
• Abducting someone and engaging in sexual conduct;
• Engaging in sexual conduct with someone who is severely intoxicated or incapacitated.

Sexual assault is a Class 2 felony. Penalties are enhanced when the perpetrator uses drugs to facilitate the sexual assault. In the civil justice system, our experience is focused on sexual assaults carried out by celebrities, pro athletes, wealthy executives, and health care providers. They are not immune to accountability.

What is the Statute of Limitations for a Sexual Assault Claim in Phoenix, AZ?

Statutes of limitations are laws that impose deadlines on the right to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation from the responsible party.

In Arizona, the statute of limitations for an adult pursuing a personal injury claim involving sexual assault or abuse is two years from the date of the assault. For children, prior to 2019, the statute of limitations on a child sexual abuse claim was two years from the child’s 18th birthday. Now, the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse is 12 years from the minor’s 18th birthday; put another way, the victim of child sexual abuse had until they reach 30-years of age to file a lawsuit against their perpetrator.

Ultimately, the best way to protect your right to pursue a claim is to contact a sexual assault attorney soon after the assault. This will give them time to investigate the assault, identify the responsible parties, and act before any evidence is lost.