Victims of sexual assault may suffer a combination of physical and psychological injuries for which they are entitled to be compensated. Among the damages recoverable against the offender and any third parties whose behaviour contributed to or allowed the misconduct are the following:
Expenses associated with past, current and future medical care and psychological counseling
Pain and suffering
Lost earnings, including future earnings, from being unable to work due to the misconduct
Expenses associated with past, current and future medical care and psychological counseling Pain and suffering Lost earnings, including future earnings, from being unable to work due to the misconduct Normally, a lawsuit must be filed within two years when seeking compensation for personal injuries. Recognizing the difficulty victims of sexual assault have in recognizing their psychological injuries, the Ontario Limitations Act has been amended to remove restrictions on the time a victim has to file a lawsuit for sexual assault. Ontario Limitations Act