San Diego Injury Law Blog
Who is at fault when a sexual assault occurs in Oceanside or elsewhere in Southern California? Obviously, it may be possible to file a claim against the perpetrator of the assault in addition to any criminal charges that occur, but in some cases, third parties can also be liable. Indeed, sexual assaults occur with an alarming frequency in the state, and it is important to understand that it may be possible to hold a third party civilly liable for harm. According to a UC San Diego Health report, “reported incidences of sexual harassment are 5% higher for women and 10% higher for men than the national average.” Indeed, the report found that “more than 86% of women in California (compared with 81% nationally) and 53% of men (compared with 43% nationally) report having experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault in their lifetime.
When can you potentially hold a third party liable for sexual assault in Oceanside or another part of Southern California? It will depend on the circumstances, but our San Diego County injury lawyers can provide more information.
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