Sexual assault against adults is a deeply violating experience that can affect a person long after the incident occurred. Survivors may live with physical injuries, emotional pain, and psychological distress that can touch every part of their lives, including their sense of safety, relationships, and ability to move forward. These effects are real and valid, and no one should have to carry them alone.
While criminal charges often focus on the individual who committed the assault, the law also recognizes that harm can occur when others fail to provide reasonable protection. In many situations, individuals, businesses, employers, property owners, and other institutions may be legally responsible when sexual assault was foreseeable and could have been prevented.
Under California law, survivors of rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment may be entitled to recover financial compensation for medical care, therapy and counseling, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages related to the assault. A civil claim can provide accountability and access to resources that support healing, stability, and long-term recovery.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment, our firm is prepared to stand with you. We recognize the strength and courage it takes to come forward, and we approach every case with care, respect, and discretion. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate each matter, identify all responsible parties, and pursue the maximum compensation allowed under California law. Consultations are confidential and free of charge. Contact TLO Law, P.C. to speak with an experienced California sexual assault attorney and discuss your legal options.
Thompson Law Offices understands how vital it is for adult survivors of sexual assault to have their experiences seen, heard, and believed, especially when abuse is tied to trusted doctors, institutions, or faith communities. By helping bring attention to patterns of misconduct in settings like universities, medical practices, and religious organizations, the firm works to expose how powerful institutions can enable or ignore abuse. This visibility not only supports survivors in coming forward, it also reinforces TLO’s commitment to using the civil justice system to drive accountability and long‑term change.
USC SETTLES SUITS WITH 80 FORMER STUDENTS WHO SAY A SCHOOL DOCTOR SEXUALLY ABUSED THEM - NPR
NORTH COUNTY DOCTOR ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING UNCONSCIOUS PATIENT - NBC SAN DIEGO
DOZENS OF NORTHERN CA PRIESTS FACING CHILD SEX ABUSE CLAIMS FOR THE FIRST TIME - NBC BAY AREA
We represent clients in Sexual Assault and Abuse cases throughout California, including the entire San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Orange County, and all communities statewide. Our attorneys are also licensed to practice law in Missouri, Colorado, and New York and handle cases throughout those states.