Phoong Law Now Handling Civil Sexual Assault and Abuse Cases in CA & NV

Sacramento, CA – July 2025 — Phoong Law, a well-known California personal injury firm with offices in both California and Nevada, has expanded its services to represent survivors of civil sexual assault and abuse. The firm’s attorneys now handle these sensitive cases with a combination of legal strength and trauma-informed care.

This expansion gives survivors new legal pathways to seek justice, especially following significant changes in state laws that have extended or eliminated the time limits for filing civil claims. Phoong Law’s move into this area reflects both a professional and personal commitment to supporting those who have experienced sexual violence.

For founder Anh Phoong, this practice area hits close to home. She has spoken publicly about her own experience as a survivor of sexual assault by someone she trusted during a date. That experience, combined with her years of experience helping injury victims, drives her passion to protect others and hold wrongdoers accountable.

“I know firsthand how confusing and isolating it can feel after something like this,” Phoong said. “Too often, survivors are left in silence. I want them to know they’re not alone, and that there is a legal path to being heard and supported.”

Helping Survivors Reclaim Their Voice

Phoong Law is now representing clients in civil claims involving:

• Sexual abuse by authority figures such as teachers, clergy, coaches, or medical professionals

• Assaults that occurred in institutional settings like schools, churches, or treatment facilities

• Childhood sexual abuse, including historic cases that were once outside the legal filing window

• Situations where survivors were previously told it was too late to pursue legal action

These civil cases differ from criminal prosecutions. They are initiated by the survivor, not the state, and are focused on obtaining financial restitution and institutional accountability. The burden of proof is lower in civil court, and the survivor maintains control over the legal process.

The goal of a civil case is not punishment but recovery—recovery of costs, dignity, and the right to tell one’s story in a setting designed to recognize harm.

Legal Changes Give Survivors New Options

In California, Assembly Bill 2777 has extended the time survivors have to file civil lawsuits, particularly in cases involving cover-ups by institutions. This law offers a three-year lookback window for claims related to incidents that occurred on or after January 1, 2009, but were previously barred due to expired statutes.

In Nevada, legal reform has gone even further. The state has completely eliminated the civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse, allowing survivors to pursue justice at any point in their lives—regardless of how much time has passed.

These laws reflect a growing awareness that survivors may take years, or even decades, to fully process their trauma and feel ready to come forward.

What a Civil Lawsuit Can Cover

Every case is different, but survivors who pursue civil claims may be eligible to recover compensation for:

• Medical and mental health treatment costs

• Pain and suffering

• Emotional distress and trauma-related impact

• Lost income or reduced earning capacity

• Punitive damages in cases involving institutional negligence or cover-ups

Phoong Law works closely with each client to document the full impact of the abuse and pursue the strongest possible case under current laws.

Serving Communities Across California and Nevada

Phoong Law is now actively accepting civil sexual abuse cases across its existing office locations:

California: Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Fresno, Stockton
Nevada: Las Vegas, Reno

Clients in surrounding areas or rural communities can also schedule virtual consultations. Regardless of location, every inquiry is treated with privacy, professionalism, and respect.

Begin With a Private Consultation

Survivors often hesitate to come forward because they worry it’s too late, too complicated, or that they won’t be believed. Phoong Law aims to remove those barriers by offering free and confidential consultations with no obligation.

You’ll speak with a trauma-informed legal professional who will listen carefully, answer your questions, and explain whether your case may qualify under current laws.

Call: 866-GOT-PAIN

About Phoong Law

Phoong Law has helped thousands of Californians and Nevadans recover compensation after life-altering injuries. Known for its aggressive legal strategies and deep commitment to client care, the firm handles:

• Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents

• Dog bites and premises liability (slip-and-fall)

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Wrongful death

• Civil sexual abuse and assault

The firm combines decades of legal experience with an unwavering belief in justice and recovery. Survivors ready to speak up now have an advocate who will stand with them.