Compassionate Legal Representation for Survivors of Sexual Assault and Abuse
Experiencing sexual assault is a devastating violation that no one should ever endure. The trauma often reaches far beyond the incident itself, leaving survivors and their families overwhelmed, frightened, and uncertain about where to turn for help. At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, we understand the courage it takes to come forward and seek justice.
Our Dallas sexual assault lawyers are here to stand beside you with compassion, confidentiality, and strength. We are committed to protecting your rights, holding perpetrators and negligent institutions accountable, and guiding you through every step of the legal process. You are not alone — we are here to listen, to believe, and to fight for the justice and healing you deserve.
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Survivors of sexual assault need more than just legal representation — they need compassionate advocacy, a path toward closure, and the chance to move forward with dignity. Life after such trauma can be filled with challenges, including anxiety, depression, intimacy struggles, and substance abuse.
At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, our Dallas sexual assault lawyers understand the depth of these hardships. With decades of experience and hundreds of millions recovered in verdicts and settlements, including a $3.3 million settlement for a fast-food workplace assault survivor, our team stands ready to help you and your family pursue justice.
If you or your loved one has suffered sexual abuse or assault in Dallas or North Texas, we are here to protect your rights, expose negligent institutions, and fight for the maximum recovery possible. Schedule a free, confidential consultation today.
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What a Civil Sexual Assault Lawyer in Dallas Can Do for You
A civil sexual assault lawsuit is different from a criminal prosecution. While criminal cases focus on punishment, a civil lawsuit gives survivors a separate legal path to pursue financial compensation — even if no conviction occurs.
Through a civil case, survivors may hold individuals, companies, or institutions financially accountable when they commit or enable abuse. Examples include:
- Employers who hire or retain known offenders
- Businesses that fail to provide security
- Institutions that ignore complaints or patterns of abuse
The attorneys at Crowe Arnold & Majors bring 65+ years of combined experience helping survivors of sexual assault navigate both trial courts and appeals.
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How Our Dallas Sexual Abuse Attorneys Support Survivor
Sexual abuse and sexual assault have specific legal definitions in civil cases. For example, sexual assault encompasses a broad range of nonconsensual sexual contact, such as by force or coercion, or if the victim has diminished capacity, such as being a child, disabled, or impaired.
A dedicated sexual assault attorney in Dallas will handle every stage of your case, including:
- Case Review: Thorough evaluation of facts, timelines, and documentation.
- Evidence Collection: Securing records, witness statements, and digital evidence.
- Identifying Responsible Parties: Holding all liable institutions or employers accountable.
- Filing the Lawsuit: Meeting Texas filing deadlines and procedural rules.
- Full Representation: Handling court filings, hearings, depositions, and trial advocacy.
- Settlement Negotiations: Seeking full compensation for emotional distress, therapy, medical care, and loss of quality of life.
- Trauma-Informed Advocacy: Supporting survivors with discretion and compassion.
Plus no fees unless we win!
Types of Sexual Assault Cases We Handle in Dallas
Our Dallas sexual abuse lawyers focus on civil claims where negligence by an institution, employer, or facility contributed to the abuse. These include:
Teen Workers in Restaurants or Retail
The first workplace for many teenagers are in fast food or retail. Unfortunately, their inexperience can make them vulnerable to inappropriate or predatory behavior from supervisors or coworkers.
Teens entering the workforce can be especially vulnerable. Employers may be liable for failing to protect them from predatory managers or coworkers under Texas negligent hiring, supervision, or retention laws.
Nursing Home or Healthcare Facility Residents
Elderly or medically vulnerable individuals in nursing homes or healthcare facilities are at heightened risk for abuse, including sexual misconduct by caregivers or staff. When facilities fail to perform background checks, ignore warning signs, or mishandle complaints, they may be held civilly liable for negligence.
In Texas, victims or their families can pursue a lawsuit against the facility for failing to protect residents from foreseeable harm, particularly if there’s evidence of negligent hiring, supervision, or retention.
- Hiring or Retaining a Known Offender. This falls under negligent hiring and negligent retention. As noted, if an employer knew or should have known about an employee’s history of misconduct and failed to take action, they may be held liable if that employee causes harm.
- Unsafe Environments With Inadequate Supervision. This is covered by negligent supervision. Texas law allows claims against employers or institutions that fail to implement reasonable safety policies, provide oversight, or control workplace conditions, especially where minors or vulnerable populations are involved.
- Failure to Report or Intervene can give rise to general negligence or gross negligence claims, particularly if there is a known duty to report (e.g., under Texas’s mandatory reporting laws). A failure to act on known abuse or complaints can expose the organization to liability if further harm occurs as a result.
Institutional Negligence
We pursue cases involving schools, churches, employers, and corporations that allowed unsafe conditions or ignored mandatory reporting duties. Negligence may include:
- Hiring/retaining known offenders
- Inadequate supervision or security
- Failure to report or intervene
Steps to Take After Sexual Assault in Dallas
It’s difficult to imagine yourself or someone you love as a victim of sexual abuse. However, knowing the steps to take can help protect your health and a future legal claim. If you or your loved one has experienced sexual abuse, taking immediate steps can protect both health and legal rights:
- Report the incident – to law enforcement, HR, Title IX coordinator, or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
- Seek medical care – visit a SANE-certified hospital or Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center for forensic evidence collection and treatment.
- Consult a Dallas sexual assault attorney – early action helps preserve evidence and strengthen your case.
Why Survivors Choose Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP
When you hire Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, you’re not hiring a single attorney; you’re hiring a council of attorneys who collaborate and contribute their experiences to the case, always seeking to provide the most successful outcome for their clients.
Our firm represents individuals and families who have been harmed by sexual violence, particularly in cases involving employer negligence or institutional failure. Here are some of the reasons why so many injured clients throughout Dallas and North Texas trust Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP to handle their sensitive legal matters.
- Decades of Trial Experience: We have successfully litigated high-profile cases against powerful institutions.
- Proven Results: Secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including a $3.3M sexual assault settlement.
- Institutional Investigations: Skilled at uncovering negligent hiring, supervision, and security failures.
- Compassionate Approach: Discreet, trauma-informed advocacy tailored to survivors’ needs.
Meet Our Dallas Sexual Abuse Attorneys
David W. Crowe: Dedicated Advocate for Survivors
David W. Crowe – has practiced law in Dallas for over 30 years. It is his privilege to represent individuals and families who have been injured by negligence or fraud. He has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients. In addition to being rated as AV Preeminent and included in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, David is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Society, Lawyers of Distinction, and Litigation Counsel of America. He is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and the Oklahoma Bar Association.
John R. Arnold: Strategic Litigator for High-Stakes Cases
John R. Arnold brings nearly three decades of courtroom experience to sexual assault and complex civil litigation. A graduate of Southern Methodist University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law, he is licensed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. He is admitted to practice in all four federal districts in Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
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Our Track Record in Civil Sexual Assault Cases
At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, we take pride in our strong record of securing favorable outcomes in cases involving vulnerable individuals harmed by institutional negligence or misconduct.
- Fast-Food Restaurant Assault: $3.3 million settlement for a teen employee assaulted by her manager.
- Clergy Abuse Cases: Multiple confidential settlements for survivors harmed by church officials.
- Nursing Home Abuse: $3.0 million verdict for an elderly resident subjected to neglect and abuse.
Survivors of sexual assault are often hesitant to consult with an attorney because they’re afraid of the high costs involved. We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means our clients don’t have to pay a cent unless they recover damages. You’ve got nothing to lose by contacting our firm.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Dallas Sexual Assault Lawyer
At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, we proudly serve clients throughout Dallas and North Texas — including Arlington, Garland, Plano, Irving, Richardson, and surrounding communities.
We represent survivors and families with compassion, confidentiality, and strength. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
You are not alone. Call today to speak with an experienced Dallas sexual assault lawyer and take the first step toward justice.
