Colorado Springs Sexual Assault Lawyer for Survivors

A criminal case is brought by the district attorney to punish the offender. A civil case is brought by you, to get compensation and hold everyone responsible accountable. You can file a civil claim even if:

• You never reported the assault to police
• Prosecutors declined to file charges
• The accused was found not guilty
• The assault happened years ago

Civil cases use a lower standard of proof than criminal cases. And a civil claim can reach the organizations that enabled the abuse, which often have the insurance to pay for your recovery.

We represent survivors of abuse in many settings, including:

• Assaults at apartment complexes, hotels, bars, and parking lots with poor security
• Abuse by employers, supervisors, or coworkers
• Abuse by doctors, therapists, massage therapists, and caregivers
• Abuse in schools, daycares, youth sports, and camps
• Abuse by clergy or church volunteers
• Uber and Lyft sexual assault by rideshare drivers
• Abuse of seniors in care facilities (see our nursing home abuse page)

The person who committed the assault is always responsible. Others may share liability when they failed to protect you, such as:

• Property owners who ignored broken locks, bad lighting, or past crimes (see premises liability)
• Employers who hired or kept a dangerous worker
• Schools, churches, and youth groups that ignored warning signs
• Medical practices and care facilities that failed to supervise staff
• Companies that failed to screen or monitor workers, like rideshare apps

How The Law Giant Builds Your Case

We gather police and medical records, past complaints, hiring files, security video, and witness statements. We work with trauma-informed experts to show how the assault has affected your life. You will not have to retell your story more than necessary.

If you are in danger, call 911. When you’re safe, consider these steps:

• Get medical care. A hospital can treat injuries and collect evidence. In Colorado, you can get a forensic exam even if you are not ready to report to police, and you are not billed for the exam itself (C.R.S. 18-3-407.5).
• Get support. In Colorado Springs, TESSA offers a free, confidential 24/7 Safeline at (719) 633-3819. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673.
• Write down what you remember when you feel able: dates, places, names, and anyone you told.
• Save evidence like texts, messages, photos, and clothing.
• Talk to a lawyer before you talk to an insurer or an institution’s investigator.

There is no right or wrong way to react. Many survivors wait months or years to come forward, and that does not mean your case is weak.

No Time Limit for Sexual Misconduct Claims

Colorado removed the civil filing deadline for sexual misconduct. For claims that arose on or after January 1, 2022, and older claims whose deadline had not run by then, you can file at any time. That applies to adult and child survivors, and to claims against the abuser or a third party like an employer, business, or organization (C.R.S. 13-80-103.7, SB21-073). Older childhood abuse claims follow different rules, so talk to a lawyer about your dates.

A civil claim can pay for the care and support you need. Compensation may include:

• Medical treatment and medication
• Counseling and therapy, now and in the future
• Lost wages and lost earning ability
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive damages in some cases

No amount of money erases what happened. But a fair recovery can give you stability, access to care, and a measure of justice.

Your privacy matters to us. Everything you share in your consultation is confidential. Courts often let survivors file under initials or a pseudonym, and many cases settle privately without a public trial. We’ll explain every option, and nothing happens without your approval.

Will I Have to Face the Abuser in Court?

Most civil cases settle before trial. If yours does not, we prepare you for each step and are by your side the whole way.

Call when you’re ready. It is often better to call sooner, because evidence like video and records can disappear and some deadlines are short, especially for claims against public schools or agencies. A call is not a commitment. It’s a chance to learn your options.

The consultation is free and private, and there is no fee unless we win. Call 719-779-0090 or contact us online.

Institutions and their insurers have lawyers protecting them. You deserve someone protecting you. The Law Giant has recovered more than $850 million for injury victims, and we bring that strength to every survivor’s case with patience and respect.

Because we work on contingency, you pay nothing unless we win.

The Law Giant also handles Uber and Lyft sexual assault, premises liability, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death cases in Colorado Springs.