We Fight for the Rights of Sexual Assault Survivors

Lawyers Committed to Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse Seek Justice

Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. takes cases nationwide to hold negligent entities and offenders accountable for sexual assault and/or sexual harassment. We are committed to helping our clients seek justice against perpetrators of:

Special Needs Sexual Abuse. Individuals with a disability are at increased risk of sexual assault. In fact, in the United States, special needs individuals suffer from one of the highest rates of sexual assault. Unfortunately, those entrusted to a facility or a care provider are more likely to endure assault.
Sexual Assault or Harassment. Sexual assault and sexual harassment can occur anywhere. Sexual assault perpetrators may be a supervisor, co-worker, or another individual the survivor knows.

Perpetrators of Disability Sexual Assault

Perpetrators are often people who the sexual assault survivor knows. For individuals with intellectual disabilities, research suggests that survivors trust 97 to 99 percent of abusers, and 44 percent of abusers knew the survivor because of their disability (such as assisted living care staff, teacher, or transportation provider). In other words, disability sexual assault occurs in various assisted living, care, and education facilities. These settings may include:

Nursing Home (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Group Home or Boarding Home
Long Term Care Facilities
Assisted Living Facility
Supportive Home
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Day Care
Schools
Special Needs Camp

Special needs sexual assault survivors are often harmed by their caretakers, such as:

Home healthcare providers
Counselors at special needs camps
Teachers at childcare facilities and schools
Nursing home staff
Group home staff

How We Fight for Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

A sexual assault incident may lead to a criminal prosecution, which may result in jail time, probation, fines and other sanctions against the perpetrator. Notably, it may also lead to a civil lawsuit. For many sexual assault survivors, this is the only way to seek damages for harm suffered.

Lawyers at Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. represent special needs sexual assault survivors and elder sexual abuse survivors. We also represent individuals who have suffered from physical or psychological damage caused by sexual harassment or sexual assault. We help our clients seek damages for the harm they suffered. If you or a loved one are a sexual assault survivor, speak with our attorneys as soon as possible. Our legal team can help you determine if you have a viable sexual assault claim and answer your legal questions.

Our lawyers representing survivors of sexual abuse understand that filing a lawsuit is a very important and sensitive decision. When you schedule a consultation with our firm, we can help you understand your potential legal options.

Statute of Limitations

If you are considering filing a child sexual abuse lawsuit, it is important to understand that there is a statute of limitations that dictates how long you have to file your case. If you miss the deadline, you may no longer be eligible to file a lawsuit. Each state has its own statute of limitations with respect to these types of claims.

For survivors of child sexual abuse in New York, legislation enacted in 2019 has extended the window of time survivors have to come forward with their claims. The Child Victims Act:

Provides a two-year window of time for survivors of any age to file actions against abusers and/or institutions that covered up their crimes (even if the abuse occurred decades ago)
Adds more than 30 years for survivors to file a sex abuse lawsuit (until age 55; which was previously 23 before the Act)
Deems sex abusers criminally liable a for longer amount of time
Enables claims that were previously expired to be revived

New York and New Jersey, along with many other states, have gifted child sex abuse survivors more time to bring claims against their abusers. At the time of the abuse, many survivors may have not been able to voice their claims due to their age or mental capacity.

It is critical that you speak to an experienced attorney immediately to understand your deadline. As statute of limitations vary by state and type of case, an attorney can help you understand your deadlines and legal options.

Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. Takes Child Sexual Abuse Cases Nationwide. Contact Our Law Firm Today.

The attorneys at Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. represent survivors of child sexual abuse. We help our clients seek damages for the harm they suffered. If you or a loved one are a sexual assault survivor, speak with our attorneys as soon as possible. Our legal team can help you determine if you have a viable sexual assault claim and answer your legal questions.