When a person has been abused sexually, it’s so common to worry that the case won’t be strong enough. Maybe thinking they need perfect evidence, or that no one will believe them unless there’s something written down or recorded. That fear is so real, and it holds many people back from speaking up. But witness […]

Speaking up after sexual abuse is daunting, and it takes strength that most people never see. Survivors often feel scared, confused, traumatized, and have a massive fear of not being believed. And while the legal system is meant to help, it can feel cold and overwhelming when you’re already struggling to keep your footing. Legal […]

Asbestos lawsuits are unlike most other injury cases. Many people were exposed 20, 30, or even 40 years before they were diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related cancer. Records could well be missing, or companies may have closed, and memories fade over time. For families facing this process, it can feel impossible to prove what […]

When a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma, one of the first surprises families face is how many companies could be named in the lawsuit. It can feel overwhelming at first. Most people assume their exposure came from a single source or product. Still, asbestos was used so widely that many workers encountered it across different […]

When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, one of the first questions families ask is where the exposure happened. So many people find that the answer isn’t obvious. Exposure often took place many years ago, and often was across several jobs or perhaps during military service, which was long before anyone understood the danger. Companies have […]

People with disabilities face a much higher risk of sexual abuse than the general population.  According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics the rate of violent victimization is almost four times greater for disabled people and only 19% of rapes or sexual assaults against people with disabilities are reported to police, compared with 36% for […]

Sexual abuse stories that make national headlines are hard to take in. Behind every case is a person who’s lived through something devastating, then had to see it discussed in public and dragged through the courts for years. But these cases have also forced real change. They’ve shown how people in power, such as coaches, […]

When you eventually hear that long-awaited verdict, it can feel final. But the reality is different because courts make mistakes, juries misinterpret instructions, and judges sometimes allow or exclude evidence in ways that can change the outcome. And that is where an appeal comes in. Appeals are not about retrying the facts or reliving testimony. […]

Settlements can feel like the end of the road in a sexual abuse case. For many survivors, though, the paperwork that comes with it raises new questions. Chief among them: the non-disclosure agreement (NDA). NDAs appear in all sorts of civil disputes, but in abuse cases, they carry a special weight. They promise privacy. They […]

The internet helps people connect, but it can also be used to cause real harm. If someone shares your private or intimate material without your consent, it can affect your mental health, relationships, work, and trust in others. If you have experienced this, you are not alone. There are legal steps you can take to […]