Sexual Abuse by Medical Professionals in Portland
Sexual abuse by medical professionals in Portland is abhorrent. We should be able to trust our medical professionals implicitly, but when that trust is violated at such a major level, you need legal assistance as soon as possible. At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys, we are here to help sexual abuse survivors recover compensation from medical professionals who have violated the law and caused harm. Let our medical malpractice attorney in Portland offer a free consultation of your claim so we can help determine the best steps moving forward for your particular situation.
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How a Medical Sexual Abuse Lawyer Can Help
Defining Sexual Abuse & Misconduct
Examples of Medical Sexual Abuse in Portland
Filing a Claim Against a Medical Professional for Sexual Abuse
Potential Damages Available in Your Claim
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Why Choose Our Attorney for a Case Involving Sexual Abuse in the Medical Field?
- At Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys, we are courtroom attorneys. We believe in proceeding with a trial by jury in order to effectively argue your case and recover compensation on your behalf.
- We take a client-centered approach to every single case we handle. You will always have access to your attorney when you have questions or concerns about your case.
- We understand the sensitive nature of these types of claims, and we guarantee you will be treated with dignity and respect.
How a Portland Medical Sexual Abuse Attorney Can Help
A medical sexual abuse attorney in Portland can help your claim in a wide variety of ways. Sexual assault cases against doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals will require an extensive investigation. These types of cases are sensitive, and the lawyer handling these cases must have the experience needed to support and guide a patient who has gone through this trauma.
A qualified sexual abuse attorney will be tasked with the following:
- Examining the details and situation of the incident
- Sharing legal insights and advice about the case
- Lending emotional support and helping the survivor navigate the process
- Researching the applicable laws
- Collecting all the necessary evidence and paperwork for the claim
- Creating a strong strategy and legal approach for any potential trial
- Negotiating for the highest possible financial compensation for the survivor
- Holding responsible parties accountable to prevent future incidents of abuse
Defining Sexual Abuse & Misconduct
There are different ways to define sexual abuse and misconduct in Oregon. This state has several laws that handle inappropriate sexual activities. Oregon laws define rape in varying degrees, but sexual assault can include other types of offenses aside from rape. This includes sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, and sexual abuse.
Sexual abuse is defined in three “degrees,” and the elements of each degree differ based on the actions of the perpetrator and the age of the survivor. Sexual misconduct involves any type of sexual intercourse or oral or anal intercourse with an unmarried individual under the age of 18 years of age.
Medical professionals who commit any type of unwanted sexual abuse or attack on a patient must be held accountable. Sexual abuse is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $200,000 fine, while sexual misconduct is punishable by a jail sentence of 30 days and/or a fine of $1,250.
Examples of Medical Sexual Abuse in Portland
Medical sexual abuse can occur in a variety of ways throughout the Portland area. Some common examples of inappropriate behavior by medical professionals include:
- Inappropriately touching a patient
- Making inappropriate sexual advances
- Taking advantage of a patient who is under anesthesia or sedated
- Performing unnecessary or inappropriate medical examination of private parts
- Making inappropriate sexual remarks or jokes
- Taking video footage or photographs of a patient without consent
If you have any questions about whether or not the actions of a medical professional constitute sexual abuse or sexual misconduct, we encourage you to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Filing a Claim Against a Medical Professional for Sexual Abuse
Any person who has been the victim of sexual abuse by a medical professional in Portland has the right to file a Portland personal injury lawsuit in civil court. Survivors of medical sexual abuse or misconduct can file a civil lawsuit regardless of whether or not the medical professional is arrested and faces charges.
The statute of limitations for filing sexual abuse claims has changed over the last few years. We encourage you to reach out to a skilled sexual abuse lawyer who has experience handling these claims in Oregon to ensure that your claim gets filed on time and properly.
Potential Damages Available in Your Case
There may be various types of compensation available if your sexual abuse claim against a medical professional in Portland is successful. Our team works diligently to help survivors of sexual abuse recover both economic and non-economic damages, which can include:
- Medical expenses. This can include coverage for out-of-pocket medical bills arising due to the sexual abuse, such as therapy, counseling, medications, the cost of future treatments, and more.
- Lost wages. Victims of medical sexual abuse may experience lost wages or benefits while they are recovering from the incident.
- Pain and suffering damages. Individuals who have experienced medical sexual abuse may have significant physical and emotional injuries, including emotional distress, PTSD, physical pain, and more.
- Punitive damages. In some situations, punitive damages may be awarded to a plaintiff. These types of damages are designed to act as punishments to the defendant for their egregious actions and send a signal to others that the type of actions and behaviors displayed are not acceptable in any way.
Speak to Our Empathetic Attorney for Assistance Today
If you or somebody you love has experienced sexual abuse by a medical professional in the Portland area, reach out to the team at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys for assistance as soon as possible. We understand that these claims are incredibly complex, but we want to be your advocate. You deserve justice and compensation for what happened, and we know how to proceed with these claims. Contact a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible if you have been the victim of medical professional sexual abuse. You can contact an attorney for a free consultation of your claim by reaching out through our website contact form or calling us today.