Sexual Assault

You ordered a rideshare to get to your destination, but horror ensued when the driver sexually assaulted you. While a crime was committed, you can also file an Uber Lyft driver assault civil claim in Texas.   A compassionate Dallas sexual assault victim lawyer at Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP can help during this difficult time. We have won substantial settlements …

Depending on the circumstances, a victim can sue a hotel for sexual assault in Texas.   Guests should not fear for their safety when staying at a hotel, but negligence on the part of the management means visitors can become crime victims.   A compassionate Dallas sexual assault victim lawyer at Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP knows their client is dealing with …

Texas law recognizes three categories of warning signs that your child is being sexually abused: changes in behavior, changes in emotional state, and physical evidence. A single sign in any category gives you legal grounds to look closer and, if warranted, report your concerns. You do not need proof to act. Tex. Family Code § 261.101 gives any adult who …

Under Texas law, sexual coercion means intentionally threatening someone, through coercion or extortion, to obtain a sexual act or intimate images from them. Texas treats it as its own crime, separate from sexual assault, and a coerced yes is not the same thing as real consent. Sexual coercion can happen in any relationship, but it often involves a person in …

In Texas, sexual assault is a specific crime, defined under Texas Penal Code § 22.011 as intentional, nonconsensual penetration or sexual contact. It is a second-degree felony. Sexual misconduct is broader and is not defined by a single statute. It covers conduct like harassment, unwanted touching, or coercion that may fall short of that criminal threshold but still causes real …

Yes, survivors can sue a church for sexual abuse in Texas. That right isn’t limited to the Catholic Church. Whether the abuse happened in a Baptist congregation, a Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, or a nondenominational fellowship, Texas law treats the harm the same way: as a civil wrong that can be brought before a court.  Although media coverage tends to …

When a person is sexually assaulted, the brain’s instinct is to focus on survival—not memory formation. As a result, many survivors cannot recall every detail of the event, and memories may be fragmented, incomplete, or unclear. However, these memory gaps do not undermine the credibility of your experience. The legal system increasingly acknowledges how trauma affects memory, and the absence …

How Legal Representation Can Empower Survivors  Legal representation empowers survivors of sexual assault by providing the tools and advocacy needed to navigate a complex legal system, pursue accountability, and seek compensation for the harm they’ve endured. They carry not only the trauma of the assault but also the emotional, physical, and financial burdens that follow. An experienced attorney helps shoulder …

In cases of sexual assault, confidentiality is very important for survivors. Exposure of their personal identity can be a source of added trauma and may even compromise their personal safety. Crowe Arnold & Majors advocate on behalf of Dallas sexual assault victims and make every effort to keep the identity of our clients private while building the strongest civil case …

This question is asked a lot:  How long do I have to sue the parties responsible (in other words, the assaulter and/or his employer responsible for allowing the assault to happen) for my childhood rape or sexual assault?  I recently provided analysis to two local DFW newspapers concerning the Texas statute of limitations in minor-age, civil sex assault cases.  I …