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Survivors of sexual assault deserve compassionate, experienced legal representation. Our Houston attorneys help survivors pursue civil justice and financial accountability from perpetrators and the institutions that enabled the abuse. Free and confidential consultations.

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Your Path Forward

Prioritize Your Safety

Prioritize Your Safety

Reach out to trusted support, a local shelter, or the RAINN National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Your immediate safety and wellbeing come first.

Preserve Evidence If Possible

Preserve Evidence If Possible

If you are able, visit a Houston area hospital for a forensic exam. Medical documentation can strengthen both criminal and civil cases, but your claim is valid regardless.

Report When You Are Ready

Report When You Are Ready

You may file a police report with the Houston Police Department at your own pace. A criminal report is not required to pursue a civil lawsuit for damages.

Speak With a Civil Attorney

Speak With a Civil Attorney

A civil claim is separate from the criminal process. Our Houston sexual assault attorneys help survivors pursue financial accountability against perpetrators and negligent institutions.

Sexual Assault Civil Claims in Houston

Sexual assault is a deeply traumatic experience, and survivors deserve every available path to justice and healing. While criminal cases focus on punishment, civil lawsuits allow survivors to hold perpetrators and enabling institutions financially accountable. Civil claims have a lower burden of proof and can result in compensation for therapy, medical care, lost income, and the lasting emotional harm caused by the assault.

In Houston, sexual assaults occur in workplaces, schools and universities, apartment complexes, hotels, rideshare vehicles, medical facilities, and public spaces. When institutions fail to provide adequate security, enforce safety policies, or respond to known threats, they can be held liable alongside the perpetrator. Our attorneys approach every case with sensitivity, discretion, and a commitment to empowering survivors through the legal process.

What Your Houston Sexual Assault Civil Case Could Recover

Texas law allows sexual assault survivors to pursue civil damages against both the perpetrator and any third parties whose negligence contributed to the assault. Compensation reflects the full scope of harm, from immediate medical needs to long term emotional recovery.

Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and Counseling

Costs of trauma therapy, PTSD treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and ongoing mental health support needed to process and recover from the assault.

Medical Expenses

Medical Expenses

Emergency treatment, forensic examinations, prescription medications, and any physical injuries sustained during the assault.

Lost Income and Opportunities

Lost Income and Opportunities

Wages lost due to the inability to work, career disruption, and educational setbacks caused by the trauma and its aftermath.

Pain, Suffering, and Trauma

Pain, Suffering, and Trauma

Compensation for emotional distress, PTSD, anxiety, depression, loss of trust, and the profound impact on your sense of safety and wellbeing.

Types of Sexual Assault Civil Cases in Houston

Sexual assault occurs in many settings, and civil claims can be pursued against individuals and the institutions that failed to protect survivors. Our Houston attorneys handle all types of sexual assault civil cases with care and discretion.

Workplace Assault

Workplace Assault

Employers who fail to address harassment, ignore complaints, or allow unsafe conditions can be held civilly liable for assaults committed on their premises.

Institutional Abuse

Institutional Abuse

Schools, universities, religious organizations, and healthcare facilities that fail to protect individuals in their care may face civil liability for enabling the abuse.

Rideshare Assault

Rideshare Assault

Passengers assaulted by Uber or Lyft drivers may pursue civil claims against both the driver and the rideshare company for inadequate screening and safety failures.

Hotel and Hospitality Assault

Hotel and Hospitality Assault

Hotels and venues with inadequate security, broken locks, or failure to screen employees can be held responsible when guests are assaulted on their property.

Apartment and Housing Assault

Apartment and Housing Assault

Landlords who fail to provide adequate lighting, secure entries, or functioning locks may be liable when tenants or visitors are assaulted on the property.

Medical Professional Abuse

Medical Professional Abuse

Patients assaulted by doctors, therapists, or medical staff can pursue civil claims against both the individual and the employing institution for breach of trust and duty.

Why Houston Survivors Trust Phoong Law

We understand that coming forward takes courage. Our attorneys handle sexual assault cases with the sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect survivors deserve. We listen first, explain your options clearly, and let you decide how to move forward on your terms.

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No Fee Unless We Win

Zero upfront costs. We only get paid when you do. No hourly rates, no hidden fees.

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$300M+ Recovered

Hundreds of millions secured for families across California, Nevada, and Texas.

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Hablamos Español

Our bilingual team proudly serves Sacramento’s diverse community.

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Available 24/7

Accidents don’t wait for business hours. Neither do we. Call anytime.

What Happens After You Hire Phoong Law

Our Houston sexual assault attorneys guide survivors through every step of the civil legal process. We handle investigations, communicate with institutions, protect your privacy, and advocate for the compensation and accountability you deserve. You are never alone in this process.

Consultations are free and strictly confidential. Our Zero Fee Warranty means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Common Questions About Houston Sexual Assault Civil Claims

Do I need a criminal conviction to file a civil lawsuit?

No. Civil cases have a lower burden of proof than criminal cases. You can pursue a civil claim regardless of whether criminal charges were filed or resulted in a conviction.

How long do I have to file a sexual assault civil claim in Texas?

Texas has specific statutes of limitation for sexual assault civil claims that may extend beyond the standard personal injury deadline. Contact our attorneys to discuss the timeline that applies to your situation.

Will my case be public?

We take every available step to protect your privacy. Many cases settle confidentially, and we can request court protections to limit public disclosure of sensitive information.

Can I sue an institution for failing to protect me?

Yes. If a school, employer, hotel, apartment complex, or other institution failed to provide adequate security or respond to known threats, they may share liability for the assault.

What compensation can survivors receive?

Survivors can recover damages for therapy, medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life. Punitive damages may also be available in certain cases.

How is my confidentiality protected during the case?

We use protective orders, pseudonyms when possible, and confidential settlement agreements to safeguard your identity and personal information throughout the legal process.

Don’t Wait. Evidence Fades. Witnesses Forget.

Every day that passes makes your case harder to prove. Get your free, no-obligation case review right now and find out what your claim is really worth.

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