Rape and Sexual Assault

We can assist victims of:

We are helping hundreds of people obtain compensation and take back their lives after an attack and we can help you.

There is a myth that rape victims are 'asking for it' or are, in some way, to blame - this is never the case and rape can be a traumatic experience that can destroy lives. We can help you rebuild your life and recover what is rightfully yours; we recently obtained £24,600.00 for a rape victim and we can help you.

Levels of compensation for victims of rape and sexual assault depend on the degree and frequency of the attack.

Rape and sexual assault can be a sensitive subject and your welfare is paramount so we have a specially dedicated sexual assault team staffed only by women and if we need to use an agent to obtain information from you, we will, were possible, always use a female agent.

Alison Ludwell, our rape and sexual assault expert, can be contacted directly either with a claim enquiry or just general advice by email at aludwell@gartonsolicitors.co.uk or calling 0113 2310766.

Points to note:

The CICA make payments to victims of violent crime and this includes sexual assault and rape.
Rape includes abuse over a long-period of time by a family member and incest.
The CICA does not distinguish between male and female rape victims and the same opportunity to seek compensation is open to male victims of rape.
Claims, to the CICA, by victims of violent crime need to be lodged with the CICA within two years HOWEVER for matters regarding rape and sexual assault they will usually exercise their discretion to look at claims lodged outside of this limitation period.
It doesn’t matter if you were dating / married or related to your attacker at the time of the attack, you are still entitled to claim as much as if it were a total stranger, it doesn't matter if you were drunk or asleep, it is still a sexual offence and you are allowed to claim.

So if you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault contact us by any of the following methods:

Call: 0113 231 0766 (office hours)
Call: 0845 130 4229 (24 hours)
Text: ‘gartons’ to 80010
Email: aludwell@gartonsolicitors.co.uk
Complete: the 'help me' form on the right
Call in and see us at 28 Town Street Armley Leeds

to see how we can help you.

If you think you have been raped or sexually assaulted we can help you claim compensation but you may want counselling or medical advice or just someone to talk to and who is able to provide free advice and assistance.

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