Sexual Assault Injury Lawyers Serving Massachusetts and Connecticut
When The Criminal System Fails, Civil Justice Can Still Deliver Accountability
For survivors of sexual assault, the harm extends far beyond physical injuries. The trauma, fear, and loss of safety can alter every part of life. When the criminal system cannot or will not act, survivors still have a path to justice through the civil courts.
Under personal injury law, a civil claim allows victims to pursue compensation from the person or entity responsible for the assault, even if there is no criminal conviction. Civil cases can also hold property owners, employers, or institutions accountable when their negligence allowed the assault to happen.
Raipher, P.C. sexual assault injury lawyers represent survivors throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut with compassion and strength. With more than $100 million recovered for injury victims and families, our attorneys have the experience, discretion, and legal firepower to take on powerful defendants and demand full accountability.
If you or someone you love has been the victim of sexual assault, contact Raipher for a confidential, free consultation. You do not have to face this alone.
Civil claims for sexual assault injuries
Criminal prosecution focuses on punishment, but civil claims focus on the survivor, providing a way to recover damages for the harm done. A civil case can be filed whether or not criminal charges were brought, dismissed, or resulted in conviction.
These claims often involve:
- Individual offenders whose actions caused physical and emotional harm.
- Property owners who failed to provide adequate security in apartments, hotels, or businesses.
- Employers or organizations that ignored warning signs or failed to protect employees or guests.
- Schools, camps, or institutions that neglected background checks or failed to report abuse.
In these cases, civil law provides a chance for survivors to tell their story, demand justice, and seek financial recovery for the losses they’ve endured.
Injuries and damages in sexual assault cases
Survivors of sexual assault may face a combination of physical and psychological injuries that require long-term treatment and support. Compensation in a civil case aims to address every aspect of that harm.
- Physical Injuries: Bruising, broken bones, internal injuries, or lasting health complications.
- Emotional and Psychological Trauma: Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and loss of trust or intimacy.
- Medical and Therapy Expenses: Costs of hospitalization, ongoing counseling, and psychiatric care.
- Lost Income And Future Earnings: Missed work and long-term career setbacks due to trauma or recovery.
- Pain, Suffering, And Diminished Quality Of Life: The lasting human cost of what was taken.
Raipher’s sexual assault injury attorneys work with trauma-informed experts, medical professionals, and therapists to calculate the full scope of damages, ensuring survivors are compensated for both immediate and future needs.
How Raipher builds strong civil cases for survivors
Proving a sexual assault in civil court requires careful evidence gathering and skilled litigation. Unlike criminal cases, the burden of proof in civil claims is lower, meaning victims can win without a criminal conviction.
Raipher’s attorneys conduct independent investigations and secure evidence that others might overlook, including:
- Security footage, electronic communications, and text messages.
- Testimony from medical professionals, witnesses, or trauma specialists.
- Records of institutional negligence or failure to act on known risks.
- Police reports, protective orders, and prior complaints against the perpetrator.
We move quickly to preserve evidence and build cases that expose patterns of negligence or misconduct. Every case is handled with confidentiality, compassion, and precision. Survivors remain in control of the process while our team handles the legal burden.
The role of liability and negligence
In many sexual assault injury cases, more than one party may share responsibility. While the individual perpetrator is always liable for their actions, institutions or businesses that failed to prevent foreseeable harm can also be held accountable.
Examples include hotels or apartment complexes with broken locks or inadequate security, employers who ignore harassment reports, or organizations that fail to protect minors in their care. Raipher’s attorneys pursue every liable party to ensure survivors receive the compensation they deserve and that negligent systems are forced to change
Raipher handles every detail, so you can focus on healing
Civil sexual assault cases are complex and emotionally demanding. Survivors should never have to navigate the process alone. Raipher takes on the legal work, protects client privacy, and manages every step of the case from start to finish.
Our firm has national reach and handles sexual assault injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney’s fee unless we win. Confidential, free consultations are available for clients across Massachusetts and Connecticut.
You have one shot at justice. Make it count. Contact Raipher today to learn how we can help you hold those responsible accountable and take back control of your future.