Sexual assaults on college campuses in New York are unfortunately too common. The exact number of instances of sexual assault might be difficult to pinpoint since it is generally understood that many go unreported, but in recent years there has been an increasing awareness that the problem is very widespread.
If you or a loved one is a survivor of a sexual abuse or sexual assault on a college campus in Westchester County, you should know that you are not alone. There are resources available to you that can help you through this challenging time. Additionally, you may also be able to sue and get compensation for the sexual trauma that you have experienced.
Many survivors of sexual assault on college campuses in Westchester County and elsewhere do not realize that in addition to a criminal prosecution there can also be a civil lawsuit brought against the perpetrator to hold them accountable and require them to pay compensation for the harm that they have caused.
In some cases, it is also possible to hold others accountable such as a college or university if their actions or lack thereof fell below a standard of care that they owed to their students or guests on campus. For example, a college might be liable if they did not provide adequate security measures or ignored prior complaints about the assailant.
Compassionate Attorney Seeking to Empower Survivors of Campus Sexual Assaults in Westchester County
Michael J. McConnell is a Westchester County personal injury lawyer who is committed to providing compassionate legal representation to survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. He is a former prosecutor with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and knows through experience that it is essential to hold perpetrators fully accountable under the law while at the same time prioritizing compassion, empathy, and nonjudgment for victims of heinous crimes.
While Michael J. McConnell knows that survivors of sexual assault may find their trauma difficult to talk about, he is available and ready to help should they at any point wish to speak with a lawyer to explore what options they may have to seek justice and pursue full compensation.
Free consultations for survivors of campus sexual assaults are available 24/7 at the Law Office of Michael J. McConnell.
The discussion will be fully confidential and it comes with no strings attached. Email info@mcconnellinjurylaw.com, call (914) 810-0510, or submit a request here for a free consultation if you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted at a college or university in Westchester County.