Victims of child sexual abuse must live with the trauma of their experiences for the rest of their lives. While nothing can fully restore a sexually abused child victim’s sense of emotional and psychological wholeness, financial compensation can provide benefits and services to assist in healing. Learn more about the type of compensation you can seek via a child sexual …
How Does Texas Law Define Statutory Rape?
In Texas, statutory rape can be charged when a person is 18 or older and has sex with another person who is younger than 17. It is illegal even if both parties give consent because, under the law, a person younger than 17 is below the age of consent. Statutory rape can bring significant criminal and civil penalties under state …
How Can I Protect My Child From Sexual Assault?
Parents and guardians can protect children from sexual assault by getting to know the people in the child’s life, such as their teachers, coaches, parents of their friends, tutors, and after-school caregivers. Be diligent about choosing babysitters. Encourage open communication so your child knows it is safe to talk to you. Finally, know the signs of child sexual abuse, which …
$4.35m Settlement Reached In Rape Of Teenage McDonald’s Worker
We have blogged on this before and address it elsewhere in our website. It is all too familiar and simply awful: $4.35m Settlement Reached In Rape Of Teenage McDonald’s Worker The article references a devastating occurrence in Pennsylvania involving a minor/teenage girl raped by her manager while working at a McDonald’s. It resulted in the franchisee there having to pay …
A Tragedy in Dallas, Workplace Premises Deaths in Texas
Here is an article recently published by local television station WFAA concerning a real tragedy – A 68-year-old “vendor” at a local UPS facility fell into a trash compactor and was killed. Man who died after falling into trash compactor at UPS Dallas facility identified Of course, it is very difficult to know right now exactly what happened. From the …
Suspected Drunk Driver Told Police He Had 6 Beers, 1 Shot Before Dallas Crash that Killed 2, Docs say
Two more lives have tragically been lost due to apparent drunken driving in the Dallas area. The article here describes what happened back in November 2023. In this case, the driver told police he’d been to a party and a bar, and had consumed six beers and a tequila shot. Of course, without knowing whether Mr. Rosales-Perez is being truthful …
Priest Arrested by Garland PD Over Alleged Inappropriate Contact with Minors
This article has been in the DFW-area news in recent days. The article discusses another incident of a local Catholic priest, this time Father Ricardo Mata, allegedly engaging in sexually inappropriate behavior with two “juvenile” age girls, one of whom reportedly age 10. The alleged sexual abuse occurred away from church premises, at the family home of one of the …
How Prevalent is Nursing Home Abuse in Texas Compared to Other States?
Texas has the highest rates of nursing home abuse and neglect across the country. Experts refer to it as a dangerous state to be old. Texas nursing homes run on a for-profit model and have lax laws that allow corporations to cut corners, sacrificing quality of care for profit. Seek Justice for Nursing Home Abuse Today! Reach Out Today. If …
How Can Families Recognize Negligent Care vs. Intentional Abuse in Nursing Homes?
Nursing home abuse is intentional actions that are meant to hurt a resident, such as punching or slapping. Neglect is an act of omission leading to harm because the resident failed to receive adequate care, e.g., failing to wipe up a spill that causes a slip and accident or mismanagement of medication. Residents can be mistreated by staff directly responsible …
Holding Fast Food Chains Accountable for Employee Sexual Assault
It is disturbing that a significant number of teenage fast-food workers have been sexually assaulted while on the job. From rape to coerced sexual acts, these forms of violence inflict deep trauma on survivors. They may experience anxiety, depression, and often long-term health consequences. It’s important to hold fast food chains accountable for employee sexual assault. Need Legal Representation? Click …
