The U.S. Department of Justice reports that nearly 325,000 people experienced rape or sexual assault in 2021. And because so many sexual violence crimes go unreported, that number is likely much higher. Long after criminal and civil proceedings have concluded, survivors are left to deal with the aftermath of nonconsensual sex. Dallas sexual assault lawyers with Crowe Arnold & Majors, …
What are the Personality Traits of Sexually Abused Adults?
Whether a victim is a child or an adult when the assault takes place, sexual abuse is traumatic and can create lifelong complications. For some sexually abused adults, the experience permanently affects their personalities. The trauma endured may cause them to lose the ability to trust a partner and maintain healthy relationships, to suffer from social anxiety disorders, or …
Is Sexual Coercion a Crime?
Sexual coercion is illegal. Convicted persons could face jail time and additional punishment. Persons who have experienced this duress crime may press charges against their abusers. Prosecutors might then proceed with criminal charges. Affected persons may also file personal injury claims in civil court to recover compensation. What Is the Legal Definition of Sexual Coercion? According to the U.S. government’s …
The Role of The Catholic Church in Priest Sexual Abuse Cases
The Catholic Church has attracted a lot of unwanted attention over the years. It has faced criticisms for the prevalence of sexual abuse in the Church and leaders’ efforts to cover up these cases. Accusations date back to the 1950s, but three decades passed before reports in Canada and America put a glaring spotlight matter. If you or a family …
What Rights Do Sexual Assault Survivors Have in Texas?
If you have been the victim of a sexual assault in Texas, you have certain rights under state law. These include the right to protect yourself, be treated fairly and with dignity, and sue your attacker to collect damages. Working with an experienced and compassionate Dallas sexual assault victim lawyer and keeping your rights in focus can help you get …
On The Border Investigated For Alcohol Violations in Texas
Alcohol is big business for restaurants and bars in the Dallas area, but owners and bartenders need to keep more in mind than their bottom line when serving alcohol in Texas. If an over-served customer harms themselves or others while intoxicated, the establishment could be held liable in court under the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Code, sometimes called the Dram Shop …
Oklahoma Memory Care Facility Abuse Attorneys
When you send your loved one to live in a memory care facility, you do so to ensure that he or she receives the care and attention needed 24 hours a day, often because your loved one is no longer as independent. Unfortunately, all too frequently, the trust that Oklahomans just like you place in these memory care facilities is …
What Causes Bed Sores in Nursing Homes?
More often than not, the short answer to this question is simple: neglect. The main reason that nursing home residents suffer from bedsores is because of improper, substandard, or negligent care from the nursing home staff tasked with caring for them. Dallas elder abuse in nursing homes is preventable if you know what to look out for, even when it …
What are the Symptoms of Bed Sores in Nursing Homes?
Bed sores, which are often a sign of neglectful care on the part of nursing homes, are also referred to as pressure ulcers or pressure sores. They are injuries to the skin tissue that typically occur in people who are partially or completely immobile. Some of the symptoms commonly associated with bed sores in nursing homes include: Areas of the …
What Are the Most Common Sites of Bed Sores in Nursing Homes?
When constant pressure to a body part cuts off the blood flow, bedsores often develop. For that reason, the body parts that remain in constant contact with a bed or a wheelchair are the most common sites of bed sores. Additionally, fat acts as a cushion for the body and relieves pressure, so the parts of the body where there …
