Vulnerable Adult Sexual Abuse

Dallas Attorney for Vulnerable Adult Sexual Abuse Victims

Whenever you go to someone for help, there is a legal and moral boundary the counselor is not supposed to cross. If the counselor abuses his or her position of trust with you to begin a sexual relationship, you have options under both our criminal and civil law systems criminal trespass.

Tahira Khan Merritt represents sexual abuse victims of all ages, including vulnerable adults and the disabled, who have been sexually abused by counselors, teachers, priests, pastors, doctors, psychologists, or psychiatrists.

Few people are more vulnerable than those who are receiving treatment from a counselor such as a doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist. For this reason, it is illegal in Texas for a mental health services provider to have a sexual relationship with a patient. Adult victims of sexual exploitation have specific rights and remedies under Texas law.

People who sexually abuse others often commit the same acts over and over again. If the organization that hired your abuser did not look into his or background and make sure they were psychologically fit, then you may have a civil case against the organization.

If you are a victim of psychologist abuse, psychiatrist abuse or counselor abuse, or if your family member is a victim of disabled adult abuse, you should contact police to report the incident. Next, you should contact a lawyer for information your civil law options.

Free attorney consultation: Contact Dallas lawyer Tahira Khan Merritt today for a free consultation about your adult sexual abuse case.