Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Lawyer
“Sexual assault can take many different forms, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault.” – RAINN
An area of personal injury law that too often goes unaddressed and unreported are sexual assaults — rape, sexual harassment, stalking, and domestic violence.
If you’ve experienced, or are continuing to experience, sexual assault, battery, sexual harassment, stalking, post-traumatic stress disorder and/or depression/anxiety following an assault, please refer to our Sexual Assault page to find out more about how Wobber Law Group can help.
Many people are unaware of the legal avenues available to them when they’ve been the victim of a sexual assault. The Wobber Law Group stands with survivors and encourages any person impacted by a crime of this nature to seek assistance.
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault has published the following data to reflect the prevalence of sexual violence in our state:
- “Maryland women have a high lifetime prevalence of sexual violence other than rape, totaling an estimated number of 1,773,000 women.
- An estimated 441,000 Maryland men have experienced sexual violence other than rape in their lifetime.
- Approximately 391,000 Maryland women have experienced contact sexual violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
- An estimated 420,000 Maryland women have experienced rape in their lifetime, or 18.2% of the female population in the state. However, an estimated 22.3% of non-Hispanic Black women in Maryland have experienced rape in their lifetime, compared to 18% of white women.
- An estimated 329,000 Maryland men have experienced contact sexual violence in their lifetime, or 15.6% of the male population in the state
- A 2014 youth study in Maryland high schools showed 17.9% of Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual students reporting having been physically forced into sexual intercourse. 6.3% of heterosexual students reported the same.
- An estimated 47% of transgender people are sexually assaulted in their lifetime.”
These statistics paint a horrifying picture of sexual violence throughout Maryland and the country. Wobber Law Group has the expertise to help survivors of intimate partner violence, domestic abuse, and sexual assault/rape/battery.
How can civil litigation help survivors?
Each case is unique and needs to be assessed individually by a seasoned litigator. Depending on the facts of the matter, there are several possible causes of action to pursue, including:
- Assault
- Battery
- False Imprisonment
- Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Trespass
- Negligence – negligent hiring and retention
- Premises liability
Call our office today to discuss your case with a qualified, compassionate professional.
Available Resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline (Available 24/7) 1-800-656-4673
Visit RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) for additional information and resources. www.rainn.org
Visit MCASA (Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault) to find Rape Crisis and Recovery Centers near you. https://mcasa.org/survivors/find-a-rape-crisis-center
Contact Wobber Law Group LLC
If you would like to speak to or schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys, please provide your contact information below or call us at (410) 832-1800.