FIGHTING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED

At McDougall LawFirm, LLC, we are here to help you rebuild your life. Our Beaufort sexual assault attorneys will pursue the compensation you need and handle your legal affairs so that you and your family can recover from what you have suffered. Since 1996, we have been representing clients in South Carolina in sexual assault and other civil litigation matters. Contact us for a free consultation.

Sexual Assault Against Individuals With Special Needs, Disability or Handicap

One of the most common — and tragic — sexual assault situations involves children and others with special needs, disabilities and handicaps, but sexual assault can occur in any situation in which one person is in a uniquely vulnerable position. Often this includes positions of trust, or power or authority over victims. One common example includes medical and nursing home professionals and staff, including doctors, physicians, nurses, residents, interns, emergency room and custodial staff, dentists and chiropractors.

The school system is another common context for sexual assault. Sadly, children can be prey to teachers, administrators, office staff, custodial staff and guidance counselors. Even some of the teachers who have dedicated their careers to helping special needs children and children with disabilities or handicaps have been found guilty of sexual assault against their students. The saddest

Contact Bluffton Sexual Abuse Attorneys | Free Initial Consultations

We understand that after a sexual abuse situation, you are going through one of the worst tragedies that a family can face. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your case. You can sit down with a lawyer from our firm and talk over your legal rights and options. Contact McDougall LawFirm, LLC, by calling 843.379.7000, or contact us online.