There is no doubt that the aftermath of a sexual assault can have a traumatic effect on every part of a person’s life. The purpose of a civil claim for damages is to collect compensation that may allow the survivor to move forward with their life. As a result, a claim for damages must make its best effort to describe and document a person’s losses.
At the center of the claim is the physical damages. Any form of sexual assault may involve traumatic physical injuries, and a claim will demand compensation for all related medical care. Additionally, sexual assaults also have a profound psychological impact on a person. A claim can demand payments for mental health treatment as well as compensation for all lost quality of life and emotional trauma. A Long Island sexual assault attorney could help to craft demand packages and legal complaints that seek proper compensation for a person’s losses.