Sexual Abuse Archives - Phillips Law Group

What Happens After You File a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit?

For many survivors, filing a lawsuit may seem like a daunting experience. In many cases, these individuals would be required to retell the circumstances, and reliving that trauma may prevent them from reaching out to an attorney for assistance. However, filing a sexual abuse lawsuit allows survivors to seek justice...

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How to Choose the Right Sexual Abuse Lawyer for Your Case

With so many personal injury law firms in the Phoenix metropolitan area, it is easy to understand how confusing it can be to choose the right sexual abuse lawyer for your case. Choosing the best legal representative can make all the difference in your settlement as well as your peace...

How Survivor Testimony Impacts Sexual Abuse Cases

At Phillips Law Group, we have the utmost compassion for our clients who have survived sexual abuse. You can trust our legal team to fight for your rights, including using your testimony to maximize the value of your claim. Because our skilled sexual abuse attorneys are not afraid to litigate,...

New York City Sexual Abuse Lookback Window

In January 2026, the New York City Council passed critical legislation expanding the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA). This update gives survivors of sexual abuse more time to file civil lawsuits, including claims against institutions and government entities that enabled or failed to prevent abuse. This new law creates a limited...

If you or a loved one is a sexual abuse survivor, it is common to experience many emotions, from fear to grief and even denial. It is completely understandable to go through this roller coaster of reactions and to resist making a formal report to law enforcement. There are many...

Sexual abuse cases are some of the most heartbreaking matters that come across our desks here at Phillips Law Group. Many victims experience profoundly severe and long lasting physical, emotional, and psychological trauma that clearly affects their day-to-day lives and relationships. If you or your loved one is involved in...

Confidential settlements in sexual abuse cases are a common way for our clients in Arizona to maintain their privacy while seeking a measure of closure. This legal agreement would shield you from public scrutiny while providing you with the financial resources you need to move past this difficult situation. If...

As a survivor of sexual abuse, you may want to know what damages you can recover. Understanding compensation is essential if you choose to take this action, and you should, because the trauma from this event can affect you in many ways. There is no need to pursue a civil...

There are many forms of evidence that can be used in a sexual abuse civil lawsuit. From medical records and police reports to photographs, these documents, media files, and investigative records will all help prove your allegations are true. Intent, consent, and credibility are all factors that come into play...

Giles County School Board Sex Abuse Lawsuit Involving a Minor with Autism

A minor identified as A N has filed a lawsuit against the Giles County School Board and individual defendants. A N is a nonverbal child with severe autism who was allegedly sexually groomed, abused, and harassed by older students while riding a school bus. The filing states that the school...