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Unfortunately, the city of San Francisco has a long history of failing to secure justice for the victims of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. According to data from 2023, the San Francisco Police Department received over 1,062 reports of sexual assault throughout the year but only 136 of those cases were resolved.
If you or someone you know was sexually abused, then it’s a good idea to consult with sexual harassment lawyers in San Francisco who can help. When law enforcement fails to secure justice, you still have recourse through civil criminal court.
Here at Kermani LLP, our team of attorneys can help you unpack your legal rights and options after your attack. We understand how vulnerable you may feel right now, so we’ll handle your case with the greatest level of privacy, care, and delicacy possible.
What to Do After a Sexual Assault
First, if you are still in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, call the San Francisco Police Department at (415)-553-0123. Authorities will arrive to file an official report, begin an investigation, and help you get the immediate medical care you need.
Once this immediate aftermath settles, get additional medical assistance. You may want to visit the emergency room at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center to collect evidence of the assault. Afterward, you should schedule an appointment at your doctor’s office, if possible, to get a full checkup. Unfortunately, sexual assaults can cause delayed health impacts, so you may need consistent monitoring for several months to determine the severity of the attack.
Next, contact an attorney to determine your legal options moving forward.
Types of Sexual Assault Claims
Sexual attacks can happen in a variety of situations with a whole host of different outcomes. Some of the most common types of sexual assault claims that result in lawsuits include workplace harassment cases, sexual attacks that result in significant personal injuries, sexual incidents that damage reputations or careers, and sex crimes that result in wrongful deaths.
Discrimination in the workplace is often common after inappropriate sexual relationships occur. This can also lead to lawsuits.
If you feel like you’ve suffered physically, financially, or emotionally, then it's best to contact a San Francisco molestation attorney or sexual assault lawyer to determine how to move forward.
Hidden Camera Privacy Violations
One unique type of sex attack occurs as a result of sexual activity that happens near a hidden camera. If you were recorded without your consent and that content gets shown to others or gets used to blackmail you, then you need to contact a sexual harassment lawyer ASAP.
Wrongful Death
Another tragic type of lawsuit that arises after sexual assaults is wrongful death claims. Loved ones of a sexual assault victim who passed away after the attack can file a claim against the perpetrator for losses like pain and suffering, burial expenses, a loss of financial support, and more.
What to Expect During the Legal Process
Sadly, being a victim of sexual harassment is an extremely difficult position to be in, especially when you’re pursuing a legal compensation claim. Not only was the situation likely traumatic for you but now, you’ll be asked questions about what happened and be required to defend yourself in court.
For these reasons, it’s paramount that you hire the right legal representation for harassment or sexual assault claims. The right San Francisco sexual assault lawyer will minimize the distressing aspects of going through the legal process while walking you through everything else.
You can expect your lawyer to gather evidence regarding what happened, document your losses, and negotiate with the other party. Most cases will not require a trial but will get resolved during the negotiation stage.
How Our Lawyers Fight for Your Rights in Sexual Assault Cases
At Kermani LLP, our sexual abuse lawyers are well-versed in employment law. We know what it takes to win retaliation claims and harassment lawsuit cases. Our team also has extensive experience litigating personal injury cases, so if your attack led to economic, physical, or emotional losses, then we can help you get the compensation you’re afforded under the law.
When you hire a San Francisco molestation lawyer from our team here at Kermani LLP, we will start by allowing you to tell your side of the story fully and completely. We will take what happened to you and compare it to our foundation of knowledge regarding the law. If we think that you have the basis to file a compensation claim, then we’ll ask you to hire us so we can move forward with your case.
From there, our team will diligently work towards gathering all the evidence you’ll need to prove what happened and the extent of your losses. Then, we’ll handle the negotiations with the other party.
Our San Francisco office is located at One Sansome Street, Suite 3500.
Our Approach: No Fees Unless We Win
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t have to pay for our legal representation until after you win your case. We know that you might be in a tricky situation with your injuries or emotional distress impacting your ability to work and move forward. That said, we will offer our best legal advocacy in your case in exchange for an agreed-upon percentage of your settlement award once you receive it.
If you are looking for legal support for workplace abuse after a sexual incident, our experienced San Francisco sexual assault lawyer is equipped to help you unpack everything that happened. We will identify your legal options, advocate for your legal rights, and pursue a good legal outcome if you have the basis for a case. You’ve been through enough already; let our team of legal experts handle the justice system and make it work for you.
Speak with one of our attorneys now by calling our San Francisco office at (415) 690-8234. You can also schedule a future call by leaving your contact details on our online form. Our team will handle your legal concerns with the utmost privacy, respect, and care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the law for sexual assault in San Francisco?
Under criminal codes in San Francisco, sexual assault encompasses several different non-consensual sexual acts. Rape is defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse. Sexual battery is the non-consensual touching of an intimate part of another person’s body for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse. Forcible acts of penetration occur with the use of force, fear, or duress to penetrate a person’s genital or anal area.
What are the charges for sexual assault in California?
Sexual assault charges can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the attack and the impacts on the survivor. Under the law in California, a misdemeanor charge can result in jail time of up to six months and a fine of up to $2,000. A felony sexual assault charge might result in a sentence of up to four years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
Typically, a sexual assault will be considered a felony when there are aggravating factors or when the attack is a rape.
How long do you have to file sexual assault charges in CA?
Statute of limitations laws in California gives adult victims up to ten years after the assault to file legal charges or a civil claim. There is an exception, however, that allows victims to seek out a claim after this ten-year period when they have only just recently reasonably discovered an injury stemming from the assault.
If you were under 18 when the attack occurred, then you have up until you turn 40 years old or within five years of discovering the psychological injury caused by the assault.
How long after an assault can you press charges?
This extended statute of limitations for sexual assaults is significant because the time limit to pursue charges after a regular assault is much shorter. For a simple assault, you only have up to one year to pursue criminal charges against your attacker. For a more serious felony assault, you have up to three years to file legal charges.
The date for this statute of limitations starts on the date the crime was committed. There is an exception, however, if the offense is discovered later. If that’s the case, then the statute of limitations begins on the date the offense was discovered.
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