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Medical Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Nationwide Representation for Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Medical Providers

When you visit a doctor, therapist, or any healthcare professional, you place immense trust in that person’s hands. That trust can be devastatingly violated when a medical professional engages in sexual abuse or misconduct. At The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP, we proudly help survivors of medical sexual abuse hold perpetrators and the institutions that enabled or harbored them accountable. Our team understands how deeply personal and painful your experience is, so we approach every case with the utmost care, respect, and determination to help you seek justice on your terms.

We can file sexual abuse lawsuits against any medical professional, such as:

  • Doctors
  • Surgeons
  • Psychiatrists and psychologists
  • Nurses and nurse practitioners
  • Chiropractors
  • Physical therapists
  • Dentists and dental hygienists
  • Massage therapists
  • Medical technicians
  • Physician assistants
  • Other healthcare professionals with patient contact

Sexual abuse in medical settings can happen in hospitals, private practices, clinics, or even within the walls of major healthcare systems. No matter the environment, what happened was not your fault. You deserve to be heard, believed, and represented by legal professionals who know how to navigate these complex cases with skill and compassion.


If you are ready to explore your legal options, call us at (800) 477-2989 or submit a sexual assault lawsuit contact form to arrange a free, confidential consultation. You never have to face this process alone.

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What Sets Us Apart

At The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP, we are recognized nationwide for our relentless pursuit of justice for sexual abuse survivors. Our firm has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements against some of the most powerful institutions in the country, including major religious organizations, universities, and healthcare networks. But our work is about more than financial recovery; it’s about helping survivors reclaim their power and voice.

What sets us apart from other sexual abuse law firms includes:

  • Decades of experience focused on representing sexual abuse survivors nationwide.
  • Record-breaking results, including landmark settlements against large organizations.
  • Trauma-informed approach designed to minimize the emotional strain of the legal process.
  • Access to investigative resources for uncovering institutional negligence and patterns of abuse.
  • Respected reputation that often compels institutions to take our cases seriously from the start.
  • Survivor-centered philosophy that prioritizes your healing, safety, and sense of control at every stage.

When you choose us, you are choosing a team that has built its national reputation on standing up to powerful entities and protecting those who were betrayed by trusted professionals.

What is Considered Medical Sexual Assault?

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What Can You Do After Medical Sexual Assault?

If you believe you have been sexually abused by a healthcare professional, your safety and well-being come first. It can be difficult to take action, especially against someone in a position of trust or power, but you have legal rights and options.

Consider taking these steps if you suspect you were sexually abused by a medical provider:

  1. Seek medical attention from a different provider to address any physical harm or to preserve forensic evidence. Depending on what occurred, you may wish to use a sexual assault kit.
  2. Document what happened as soon as possible, including dates, descriptions, and any communications or receipts related to the incident.
  3. Report the abuse to law enforcement or the appropriate licensing board if you feel safe doing so. When you make your report to law enforcement, they might suggest using a sexual assault kit if you have not used one already.
  4. Consult with an experienced attorney from our firm. We understand both the medical and legal complexities of sexual abuse cases.

You are not required to take every step right away or in a specific order. Healing and decision-making happen at your pace. However, if you can act immediately after the incident of medical sexual assault, it might allow our legal team to better locate and use different forms of evidence.

Holding Medical Institutions Accountable

While an individual medical provider may have directly committed the sexual abuse, the institution that employed, supervised, or licensed them may also bear liability. Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare corporations have a legal and moral duty to protect patients from harm. When they ignore complaints, fail to screen staff properly, or hide reports of misconduct, they can be held accountable for enabling sexual abuse.

A medical institution or employer may be liable if it:

  • Ignored or covered up prior reports of inappropriate behavior
  • Failed to conduct proper background checks or reference verification
  • Allowed continued access to patients despite credible allegations
  • Created an environment where abuse was tolerated or overlooked
  • Failed to train or supervise staff on maintaining professional boundaries

Our firm has decades of experience uncovering institutional negligence and identifying how systemic failures contribute to the sexual abuse of patients, patrons, and other parties that trusted the institution to protect them. Holding organizations accountable not only helps survivors but can also pressure the entire system to adopt stronger protections for patients.

A Record of Success

Examples of Some of Our Successful Cases:

The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP has cultivated a record of proven success in high-stakes personal injury cases across the state of California and the U.S. As a firm experienced in fighting for victims, we have won millions in verdicts and settlements for injured victims and their families.

  • $1,000,000 “John Doe” v. Neurologist

    A $1 Million settlement following a medical malpractice lawsuit against a California Neurologist involving the misdiagnosis of the cause of the patient’s quadriplegia.

  • $3,750,000 “John Doe” v. Utah
    Hospital & Physician

    A $3.75 Million structured settlement recovered against a Utah Hospital and physician as the result of a medical malpractice lawsuit brought by Mr. Zalkin on behalf of the client.

  • $4,250,000 Child Sexual Abuse
    Single Victim

    $4.25 Million paid to single sexual abuse Plaintiff.

  • $1,000,000 Child Sexual Abuse
    Multi-Victim

    Two victims of childhood sexual abuse by their elementary school teacher.

  • $4,150,000 Child Sexual Abuse
    Single Victim

    $4.15 Million paid to single sexual abuse Plaintiff.

Why Choose The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP?

  • Education

    We engage in conferences, speak to professionals, and present to leaders & community members to foster education on Child Sexual Abuse

  • Litigation

    We hold those accountable by taking legal action. Let us fight for you, so you can begin the healing process. 

  • Legistlation
    We are actively trying to change the laws and have the state legislature address the most pressing issues.

Evidence That Can Help a Medical Sexual Abuse Claim

Because medical professionals often operate behind closed doors, medical sexual abuse cases and the evidence that contributes to them can be complex. Gathering documentation and corroboration can strengthen your claim and help expose patterns of misconduct. Of course, you don’t have to do that yourself if you let The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP handle your claim.

Evidence in a medical sexual assault case may include:

  • Medical records showing unusual or unnecessary procedures
  • Communication logs, such as text messages, emails, or appointment notes
  • Billing records that reflect treatments inconsistent with the stated purpose of visits
  • Witness statements from staff or other patients who noticed concerning behavior
  • Prior complaints or disciplinary actions filed against the medical professional
  • Expert testimony from medical or mental health professionals explaining how boundaries were violated

Compensation in a Medical Sexual Assault Claim

While no amount of financial compensation can undo what you experienced, a successful medical sexual abuse claim can help bring closure, accountability, and resources for your recovery. Compensation may cover the costs of therapy, medical expenses, loss of income, and the emotional pain and suffering caused by the abuse. In some cases, courts may also award punitive damages to punish medical institutions, employers, or individual perpetrators whose conduct was especially reckless or harmful.

We’ll Amplify Your Voice – Call Now

You have already taken one of the hardest steps by searching for help. The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP is here to help you take the next step by standing beside you and amplifying your voice so that it is heard clearly and powerfully. We speak for survivors nationwide who aren’t sure what to say or do, and we help make sure the world listens to them. With decades of experience, proven results, and an unwavering commitment to justice, we are ready to help you, too.

Your story matters, and together, we can take the next step toward justice. Contact us today using our sexual abuse contact form, or call (800) 477-2989 for a confidential consultation.

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At The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    I showed up to my relationship with The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP messy, terrified and in severe distress. Ryan, Devin and Irwin held space for me and all of my pain. They honored my story, treated me with kindness, and gave me a safe place to begin the healing process. The greatest gift of all is this; each time I asked for a hero, they handed me a sword. I was empowered.
    - Kate
    “Having been privileged to work with these professionals, I highly recommend and trust them to handle any sexual abuse case in confidence and handled with the utmost of confidentiality and integrity anyone would desire as a victim or a survivor.”
    - Guy
    “My experience with The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP has been life-altering. It was a pleasure to work with every employee at the firm. They made me feel as if they genuinely cared about me while maintaining a professional statute.”
    - Alex
    “The Zalkin Law Firm, LLP does not just represent their clients, The feeling they put into their cases makes you feel like you are part of a family. I can proudly say that I am part of a brotherhood and sisterhood of genuine and caring people.”
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