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Sexual Abuse by a Medical Provider Article by Tahira Merritt Sexual Abuse by a medical or therapeutic provider is not only a violation of trust and medical ethics but, in many States, it is a violation of criminal and civil law. When you go to the doctor, dentist, hospital, counselor, physical therapist, or any…

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What to Do After an Assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and GreeningLaw, P.C. wants to help by educating people about some of the steps they can take following an incident of sexual violence. This is important because these steps not only help to stay grounded emotionally during such…

The Reality of Human Trafficking in 2020 Most people in the United States probably assume that human trafficking and slavery ended more than a century ago, but unfortunately, this industry continues to thrive even today. It’s estimated that 20.9 million adults and children are bought and sold worldwide and forced into sex slavery or…

Personal Injury Law and Sexual Assault Sexual assault is one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. It can ruin someone’s life and interpersonal relationships, cause them to withdraw from society, and leave permanent physical and emotional scars. In addition to criminal charges, victims of sexual assault can (and often do) press civil charges against…

Civil Actions in Response to Sexual Assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and with the viral phenomenon that is the “Me Too” movement (aka #MeToo) in full swing, in addition to the high-profile cases of sexual misconduct surrounding major celebrities such as Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, it feels timely to have a…