Rape

Rape is a form sexual assault or abuse that involves one person forcing another person to engage in sexual activity against their will. Rape includes vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. In most rape cases, violence or drugs are used to get victims to comply with their attacker. Women are not the only victims of rape. Children and men can also be forced into sexual acts against their will.

Rape can occur anywhere. From the home or a place of business, to parking lots, schools, hotels/motels, medical facilities, parties, cruise ships, etc. Though caution and safety measures can be taken to prevent rape from happening, safety can never be one hundred percent guaranteed.

Many people never expect a rapist to be somebody they know or trust. But the truth is rapists are not always strangers. He/she could be a neighbor, acquaintance, relative, friend, therapist, doctor, teacher, spouse, coach, employer or boss, etc.

Victims can experience a roller coaster of emotions after surviving a rape, including fear, depression, anxiety, and anger. Furthermore, the emotional damage a victim endures can take a toll on their personal and professional relationships. The victim may not be able to concentrate at work and/or school, or have difficulty forming relationships with other people.

Approximately 60% of rapes go unreported each year. While no act of legal justice can erase the physical and emotional scars from rape, a skilled personal injury attorney can help you receive restitution for your medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to provide you with legal options and protect your rights.

The Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy have successfully handled numerous personal injury cases involving rape in the Long Island area. While the outcome of each case varies depending on circumstance, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy are committed to fighting on behalf your personal rights and best interest.

Call the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy at (631) 265-1051 or contact us here.