Blog Category - Sexual Abuse

Aug

I Want To File a Claim for the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act (GMVA)

If you or someone you love is a survivor of gender-motivated violence in New York City, time is running out to seek justice. Under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act (GMVA), survivors of sexual assault only within the five boroughs of New York, can file civil lawsuits against...

Aug

Understanding The One-Year Lookback Window of The Adult Survivors Act in New York

The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) in New York is a critical piece of legislation designed to provide justice and legal recourse to survivors of sexual abuse, particularly those who experienced such abuse during their youth. A time-sensitive aspect of the ASA is the "one-year lookback...

Aug

Attorney Michael S. Lamonsoff Calls for the Immediate Extension of the Adult Survivors Act in New York

The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) lookback window is quickly coming to a close, with the impending deadline to file an adult sexual assault civil case in the state of New York closing on November 23, 2023. Today, one of New York’s top sexual assault and abuse attorney’s, Michael S. L...

Aug

AFTER YEARS OF DOJ’S ENDLESS DELAY, MICHAEL ‘THE BULL’ LAMONSOFF SECURES HISTORIC SETTLEMENT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR

In what is being hailed as a historic victory, The Law Offices of Michael ‘The Bull’ Lamonsoff has secured one of the top settlements ever against the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with an unprecedented $800,000 award for his client. This monumental achievement marks the fifth most...

Aug

Leading New York Sexual Abuse Attorney Michael Lamonsoff is Still Accepting Cases Under The ASA

Time is Running Out (Deadline: November 24th, 2023) In May 2022, New York State took a significant step towards providing justice for survivors of sexual abuse by enacting the Adult Survivors Act (ASA). This legislation, signed into law by the Governor, allows victims of sexual o...

Aug

Historic $16 Million Settlement: A Landmark Victory Against Sexual Abuse in NYC Schools

In an unprecedented victory for victims of sexual abuse, the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff achieved a record-setting $16 million verdict against the New York City Board of Education. The lawsuit stemmed from a grievous case of a child who suffered sexual molestation at the...

Aug

What To Do If You Are Raped At Your Rehab Clinic

Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers go to rehab to quit their addictions and regain control over their lives. Data shows that over 60% of these people not only have serious substance abuse problems, but also have a co-occurring mental health problem. Unfortunately, many...

Aug

What To Do If You Were Inappropriately Touched At Work?

Workplace sexual harassment is strictly prohibited under the New York City Human Rights Law, New York State Human Rights Law, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite the legal protections available for employees at local, state, as well as federal level, sexual har...

Aug

What to Do If My Child Was Sexually Assaulted at School?

As a parent, when you send your child to school, you entrust the school administration with your child’s safety. Unfortunately, school administrators and teachers often fail in their duty to provide a safe environment for the children. As a result, children are at risk of being s...

Aug

What To Do If You Have Been Sexually Assaulted

Sexual assault is shockingly common in New York. Data from the New York City Alliance against Sexual Assault (NYCAASA) states that approximately 50,000 women are sexually assaulted in New York City every year and that number is probably growing because of the bail reform laws tha...

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