Over the past several years, women in New York have filed thousands of reports and hundreds of lawsuits over systemic sexual abuse they experienced while incarcerated in facilities operated by the New York Department of Corrections. Among the more infamous of those facilities is the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, New York, where correctional officers and employees have allegedly engaged in rampant sexual assault, offered bribes for sexual favors, and threatened inmates with extended sentences—and even solitary confinement—if they reported their abuse to anyone.
If you were subjected to sexual mistreatment while you were an inmate at this facility, you may have grounds to join others in filing Taconic Correctional Facility sexual abuse lawsuits. A compassionate sexual abuse attorney from Phillips Law Group will help you build the strongest claim possible and pursue restitution for the harm you suffered.
Who Is Legally Liable for Sexual Abuse at Taconic?
While the person who directly engages in sexual abuse is always primarily responsible for the harm their crime causes, the individual abuser is not necessarily the only entity civilly liable for damages in a Taconic Correctional Facility sexual assault claim. For example, there is substantial legal precedent for holding the New York Department of Corrections financially accountable for abuse inside facilities it operates and oversees.
Alternatively, if someone commits an act of sexual assault while performing contract work inside Taconic as a representative of a third-party company, that company may hold vicarious liability for harm their employee’s misconduct caused. During a private consultation, a qualified attorney can explain who might be legally liable in a particular scenario and offer preliminary guidance about the best course of action.
Seeking Fair Recovery for All Compensable Losses
Financial compensation cannot erase the pain and trauma of sexual assault. A sexual abuse lawsuit against the Taconic Correctional Facility aims to provide the person harmed with reimbursement for specific compensable losses endured because of the assault, in order to maximize their long-term quality of life and minimize the financial burdens placed on them by someone else’s illegal act.
While no two claims are exactly alike, damages involved in this kind of litigation may include:
- Costs of medical care needed to treat physical injuries from the abuse
- Lost working and earning capacity stemming from physical or psychological consequences of the abuse
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
A capable legal professional can provide guidance about what losses to include in a prospective lawsuit or settlement demand, as well as about how much compensation to seek for foreseeable future losses.
Contact a Seasoned Attorney for Help With a Taconic Correctional Facility Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Regardless of the reason for their incarceration, every inmate in a New York State correctional facility has a constitutional right to be free from “cruel and unusual punishment,” including and especially any form of sexual assault. If you were subjected to sexual abuse by a correctional employee while you were incarcerated, you have the right to demand civil restitution from every party that participated in or facilitated your mistreatment.
Most importantly, there is help available. Experienced legal representatives can dramatically improve your chances of success with Taconic Correctional Facility sexual abuse lawsuits. Call today to set up a meeting.
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