By Ricotta & Marks, P.C. on October 20th, 2023 in Sexual Harassment
According to a recent study entitled “Stopping Sexual Harassment in the Empire State: Past, Present and a Possible Future”, 31.1% of women and 18.9% of men experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. From Queens, NY to the Bronx, NY and beyond, Sexual Harassment Attorneys NYC can help victims recover from the repercussions of sexual offenses.
Sexual offenses cause long-term physical and emotional trauma to victims.
Because of the enormity of the impact on survivors, the court system has devised ways of compensating victims. In New York, with the help of our Employment Attorneys, survivors can pursue civil action against the perpetrator. Victims may be eligible for monetary damages for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages and more. If you live in New York City or surrounding areas, we are ready to help you seek justice against the responsible parties.
What acts are considered sexual offenses?
“Sexual offenses” is an umbrella term that includes multiple types of workplace offenses, including:
- Forcible touching
- Rape
- Sexual misconduct
- Sexual assault
- Other sexual offenses
Though no amount of money can erase the damage from a sexual offense in the workplace, trained Workplace Harassment Lawyers can help you lessen the economic impact of such acts.
What is the New York Adult Survivors Act?
Unfortunately, for many adult survivors, the statute of limitations limits the number of individuals who can file a claim.
In New York, however, progressive legislation is changing the current 20-year statute of limitations by offering a one-year lookback window. The New York Adult Survivors Act was signed into law on May 24, 2022. The Act allows victims of sexual offenses who are over the age of 18 to file a claim against the perpetrator. They can do so despite the typical statute of limitations being lapsed.
When can I file a claim under the New York Survivors Act?
The cutoff date to file a claim under the Act is November 23, 2023.
For instance, if a 60-year-old woman was sexually assaulted 30 years ago, she would have a limited extended window until November 23, 2023, to file a claim as an exception to the typical statute of limitations for sexual offenses.
What kind of damages can a claimant receive under the New York Survivors Act?
The one-year window will help victims across New York find justice and possibly recover damages. The type of damages a victim could possibly recover include:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced quality of life
- Loss of consortium
- Other damages
The amount of damages a claimant receives depends upon the specific details of their case. To maximize your payout, hire an experienced New York Employment Lawyer.
I’m a victim of a sexual offense – how do I get started on a claim with an Employment Lawyer?
If you’re an over 18 victim of sexual offenses, our compassionate and qualified Workplace Harassment Lawyers can advocate on your behalf and help you to pursue possible damages under the New York Survivors Act. At Ricotta and Marks, P.C., we pride ourselves on our commitment to our clients and our ability to hold responsible parties accountable for sexual offenses in the workplace. Don’t miss your chance to possibly recover damages. Give us a call today at (347) 535-0999 to have your claim evaluated by one of our experienced attorneys.