Were You Sexually Abused by a Healthcare Provider?

In a medical or therapeutic setting, patients are often examined while vulnerable, emotionally raw, in pain, physically exposed., or relying on a provider’s authority. When a healthcare provider takes advantage of that dynamic to commit sexual assault or misconduct, it is a serious abuse of professional power and trust. In many cases, the abuse occurs during appointments where physical contact is expected, and patients are told to “trust the process.” Survivors may leave feeling confused, violated, and unsure how to describe what happened, especially when the provider framed it as “medical” or “routine.”

TLO Law, P.C. represents survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault involving healthcare providers and medical settings across California. These cases may involve physicians, nurses, chiropractors, mental healthcare providers, dentists, physical therapists, or other licensed professionals who used their position to exploit a patient’s vulnerability. Many survivors were alone and trusting the provider’s instructions and authority, which can make misconduct difficult to recognize in the moment.

In civil cases involving sexual abuse and sexual assault in a healthcare setting, the focus is on both the individual perpetrator and the systems that enabled the abuse. That can include clinics, hospitals, or medical groups that failed to respond to prior complaints, ignored warning signs, allowed inappropriate practices to continue, or failed to protect patients from foreseeable harm.

If you believe a healthcare providers crossed boundaries during your care, you deserve answers and support. Contact TLO Law, P.C. for a confidential consultation to discuss your rights and options.

TLO Healthcare Provider Sexual Assault Cases in News & Media:

Coverage by NBC San Diego of a North County doctor accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious patient highlights how devastating misconduct can be when it occurs in a medical setting where patients are most vulnerable. Featuring this reporting alongside TLO Law’s work in healthcare sexual abuse cases underscores the importance of independent civil advocacy in exposing abuse, enforcing safety standards, and pushing institutions to take patient protection seriously.

• NORTH COUNTY DOCTOR ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING UNCONSCIOUS PATIENT - NBC SAN DIEGO

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We represent clients 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.