Sexual Assault Lawyer in Michigan
After a sexual assault in Michigan, you can file a civil lawsuit for monetary damages against the person who harmed you, and often an organization that allowed it, regardless of what happens in criminal court. Our legal team at White Law PLLC supports survivors across Michigan.
Criminal Charges Versus A Civil Lawsuit
The state brings a criminal case to punish the person who assaulted you, but it cannot put money in your hands. A civil lawsuit is yours to control and seeks compensation for the harm you have suffered. You do not need a criminal conviction or even charges to file a civil claim in Michigan, since the two run on separate tracks.
Who Can You Hold Responsible After An Assault?
Responsibility often reaches past the individual who hurt you. When a business or institution creates the conditions for abuse or ignores clear warnings, it can share legal blame. Parties a survivor may be able to pursue include the following:
- The individual who committed the assault
- An employer that hired or shielded the abuser
- A school, church, or youth organization
- A property owner with negligent security
Institutions usually carry insurance and deeper resources than one person, which can matter for your recovery. Pursuing them, as survivors did after the abuse at Michigan State University, also pushes hard for safer practices in the future.
What Compensation Can A Civil Lawsuit Provide?
A civil case puts a dollar value on harm that criminal court ignores, covering both your out-of-pocket costs and the deeper personal toll. Money awarded in these cases often accounts for several kinds of loss:
- Therapy and medical treatment costs
- Lost wages and missed career growth
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Punitive damages that are meant to punish wrongdoing
No financial recovery can undo what happened, and our Michigan sexual assault lawyers recognize that. However, a settlement or verdict can help stabilize your finances, support necessary care, and provide a meaningful measure of accountability on your terms.
Your Deadline To File In Michigan
Michigan gives survivors more time than most injury claims allow. Under Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5805, you generally have 10 years to bring a civil claim for criminal sexual conduct, and survivors abused as children can file until age 28 or within 3 years of linking their injuries to the abuse.
Why Trust White Law PLLC To Advocate For You
White Law PLLC has a proven record in sexual assault cases. That work includes the Larry Nassar litigation, where our efforts helped bring more than $500,000,000.00 in recoveries for survivors.
Connect With Our Sexual Assault Lawyer In Michigan
To avoid feeling uncomfortable or overlooked, you stay with the same attorney from your first call through resolution. Our firm works on contingency, so you owe nothing unless we win.
With over 150 years of collective work, our sexual assault lawyers in Michigan can help you find emotional support and weigh options like a Personal Protection Order (PPO). Call (517) 316-1195 for a confidential consultation, or reach our team online.
