Fighting For The Rights Of Assault Survivors in Raleigh, North Carolina
At Roberts & Harris PC, our skilled Raleigh physical and sexual abuse attorneys understand how incredibly difficult it is for survivors to come forward after suffering deeply personal harm.
Our Wake County assault lawyers bring over four decades of combined legal experience at both state and federal levels advocating for our fellow North Carolina residents, so their rights are fully protected while we pursue justice against their abuser.
When our residents are physically or sexually assaulted whether the abuser is in a position of trust, is a coworker, an acquaintance, or someone they did not know they need to understand this is not their fault, and they deserve to hold their attacker liable for their full recovery needs.
We can help.
Our personal injury law firm in Raleigh accepts calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week because we want to be where our clients need us when they need us.
Contact us now to learn more about our tailored legal strategies that will allow you to tell your story and ensure your voice is heard while seeking justice, starting with a free consultation.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Physical or Sexual Assaults in Raleigh, North Carolina?
If you are a physical or sexual assault survivor in North Carolina, you deserve the opportunity to hold your abuser liable for your physical, emotional, and psychological injuries, so you can begin rebuilding your life.
Our Raleigh assault attorneys are unwavering advocates for justice who are dedicated to protecting your rights and best interests while pursuing your abuser for the financial recovery you deserve to move forward with confidence.
At Roberts & Harris PC, we will pursue all types of physical and sexual abusers and attackers, which may include:
- Local business employees
- Caregivers
- Family friends and/or relatives
- Members of the clergy and/or parishioners
- Coaches
- Babysitters or childcare providers
- Counselors
- Employers and/or coworkers
- Organized group leaders
- Extracurricular activity organizers
- Public and private school teachers or staff at all levels
- Home or professional service providers
- Rideshare drivers and/or shared-ride passengers
- Physicians and/or staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and psychologists
Your sexual or physical abuse does not have to define you. Our Raleigh assault lawyers can help you take control of your assault circumstances and hold the liable party accountable for your financial recovery, so you can fully heal.
What Type of Financial Recovery Can I Pursue from My Raleigh, North Carolina Abuser?
Whether your physical and sexual assault was a one-time violent event or long-term abuse, the result is traumatic and can take years to overcome.
The first step to healing is knowing your rights to hold your abuser liable for their actions in civil court, which will allow you to pursue the financial recovery you need to get the help and care you deserve for your complete injuries.
On your behalf we will pursue the compensation you need for:
- Complete medical care expenses
- Therapy and trauma care
- Lost wages and/or loss of future earnings
- Physical, emotional, and psychological pain and suffering
At Roberts & Harris PC, our sexual and physical abuse attorneys in Raleigh believe you deserve justice, not a fight with the insurance company.
Allow our experienced Raleigh assault lawyers and support staff to take the lead in pursuing your case, so you are not only protected throughout the legal process but are also empowered by our pursuit of justice while knowing your voice will help prevent a similar assault from occurring again.
Legal Advocates Who Aggressively Fight for Assault Survivors’ Rights & Recovery
Patrick Roberts is a demanding former sexual assault crimes prosecutor who has a relentless approach to negotiating with insurance companies to ensure each of our client’s unique injury needs are prioritized over their corporate interests, or they will be forced to face us inside a courtroom, where our trial skills are proven and battle-tested.
Ranchor Harris has been a civil trial attorney for more than 25 years who focuses on representing injury clients in complex legal matters including pharmaceutical, malpractice, and nursing home negligence, motor vehicle accidents, and toxic torts that involve serious and catastrophic injuries that change our clients’ lives.
Together Roberts & Harris PC provides customized legal strategies for each of our clients and their family’s unique needs. That starts with a personal, results-focused approach to learning more about how our client’s injuries have impacted their day-to-day activities and their long-term quality of life, so we can tell their story and ensure their voices are heard — while pursuing the financial outcome they deserve to make a complete recovery.
Our personal injury lawyers in Raleigh are trial-tested legal advocates who have collectively served as lead counsel in over one hundred jury trials that allowed our clients to reach the successful outcomes they deserved to improve their futures and overall quality of life.
Together Roberts & Harris PC provides customized legal strategies for each of our clients and their family’s unique needs. That starts with a personal, results-focused approach to learning more about how our client’s injuries have impacted their day-to-day activities and their long-term quality of life, so we can tell their story and ensure their voices are heard while pursuing the financial outcome they deserve to make a complete recovery.
Contact Our Dedicated Assault Attorneys in Raleigh, North Carolina for a Free Consultation Today
If you, your child, or a loved one has suffered from physical or sexual abuse in North Carolina, contact our compassionate assault lawyers in Raleigh today by calling (919) 249-5006 or contact us online to learn more about how we provide each of our clients with a customized legal strategy to pursue real results for their cases.
We are aggressive, skilled, and trial-tested assault attorneys who create solutions, so our clients can confidently get their lives back on track knowing we are focused on their recovery.
If we do not produce a positive outcome for your case, you do not pay our legal fees.
Frequently Asked Questions of Assault Lawyers in Raleigh, NC
What is Considered Assault for Personal Injury Purposes?
Personal injury law describes assault as a purposeful act by one person that creates a fear of imminent harmful or offensive contact with another.
In a civil case, which is where personal injury cases fall, assault does not always involve physical contact. The simple fear of harmful or offensive touching is usually enough for an assault to have occurred. If there is physical harm, including unwanted touching, the case turns to a battery claim for civil law purposes.
What is the Difference Between a Civil Assault Case and a Criminal Assault Case?
Civil assault cases may be brought under both civil and criminal laws. When the case is filed criminally, the North Carolina prosecutor’s office will file criminal assault or battery charges, or assault AND battery charges against the person who allegedly caused another harm.
In a civil assault case, the victim will directly file a personal injury claim again his or her attacker in civil court to pursue financial compensation for the damages he or she suffered.
What Elements of Assault Must Be Proven During a Personal Injury Claim?
Elements of Assault
Civil assault cases require the victim – or his or her North Carolina personal injury attorney – to prove an intentional action occurred on the part of the defendant (attacker), and that their intention caused apprehension of harm resulting in the victim’s reasonable apprehension of immediate harm.
What Damages Can I Pursue During a Personal Injury Assault Claim?
Since assault claims do not require that the victim actually suffer harm, the damages will vary widely for each personal injury claim. Like a car accident and injury claim, the more severe the outcome – including physical harm, the time it takes to heal, and the time spent away from work – the more your personal injury lawyer will pursue damages.
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim if I Lost a Loved One to an Assault?
In North Carolina, a wrongful death lawsuit allows surviving family members to seek justice on behalf of a loved one who lost his or her life to the carelessness or violence inflicted by another. Often, a personal representative of the deceased’s estate will be appointed during these claims, to pursue the overall damages he, she, or the family lost because of the individual’s death.