The first thing you need to do is get to a safe place. Security guards are often carrying one or more weapons used in the performance of their duties. Get to a safe location and tell someone what happened, such as a trusted friend or the police. Write down everything you remember while the details are still clear in your mind.
Preserve any available evidence, including the clothing you were wearing. Go to a hospital to get a sexual assault forensic exam as soon as possible, but at least within five days. Get the mental health care, aid and support that you need during this extremely emotional and traumatic time. Then, when you’re ready to seek justice, contact us.
Ryan Mahoney Is a Trusted Illinois Sexual Assault Lawyer
- Our lead attorney has been representing sexual assault and abuse survivors throughout Illinois for over 16 years. He truly cares about protecting the members of his community.
- Our law firm has achieved outstanding case results for past sexual assault victims. Ryan Mahoney, Leigh Perica and their staff have led clients to recoveries worth millions of dollars.
- You won’t have to pay your security guard sexual assault lawyer anything unless you win your case. We don’t charge any fees upfront when we accept personal injury clients.
The Benefits of Hiring an Attorney
Filing a civil claim or lawsuit for security guard sexual assault in Illinois can help you move forward by giving you justice against the perpetrator and/or a negligent business or institution. A claim can result in financial compensation for your losses. However, navigating a case can be challenging.
A sexual assault lawyer can create a personalized legal strategy aimed at recovering maximum compensation for your losses. Your lawyer will take care of case investigation, evidence collection, settlement negotiations, communication with the opposing side, and a trial, if it comes to this. In the meantime, you can heal.
Who Is Liable for Security Guard Sexual Assault in Illinois?
Security guard sexual assault refers to any crime that falls under Illinois’s definition of sexual assault and is committed by an individual who was hired or trusted with the task of acting as a security guard at a building or premises. Security guards can commit sex crimes by force, threat of force, coercion or manipulation.
If a security guard sexually assaults or abuses you in Illinois, you have legal rights. With help from a lawyer, you can file a civil claim seeking financial compensation from the assailant as well as the institution that failed to keep you safe, such as a bar, nightclub, apartment complex, employer, shopping mall, health care facility or bank.
What to Do if You Get Sexually Assaulted By a Security Guard in Illinois
The first thing you need to do is get to a safe place. Security guards are often carrying one or more weapons used in the performance of their duties. Get to a safe location and tell someone what happened, such as a trusted friend or the police. Write down everything you remember while the details are still clear in your mind.
Preserve any available evidence, including the clothing you were wearing. Go to a hospital to get a sexual assault forensic exam as soon as possible, but at least within five days. Get the mental health care, aid and support that you need during this extremely emotional and traumatic time. Then, when you’re ready to seek justice, contact us.
Contact the Mahoney Law Firm for a Free Case Review in Illinois
Holding a security guard and/or an institution legally responsible for the sexual assault you endured may make it a little bit easier to move past the attack and focus on your future. Our lawyers are here to help you prove fault, establish liability and maximize your financial recovery through every available outlet.
We will aggressively take on security guards and their employers on your behalf. Contact our experienced Illinois sexual assault attorneys today for more information. Request your free case evaluation online or by calling (618) 716-3877 anytime.
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