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What you can get paid for
A claim can cover the harm done to you, now and later.
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How long you have depends on the type of case and who is responsible. Some claims, such as those against a government agency, have deadlines measured in months, not years. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
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Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Sexual abuse by a doctor or medical provider: what to know
Patients must trust the people who examine and treat them. When a doctor, nurse, therapist, technician or other provider uses that trust to sexually abuse a patient, it is a serious violation of the law and of medical ethics. Many patients do not realize at first that what happened was not a real medical procedure.
If you are in danger now, call 911. You can reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) 24/7 at 800-656-4673.
Who can be responsible
- The provider who committed the abuse
- The hospital, clinic, university or medical group, if it ignored complaints, did not use chaperones or supervision as required, or kept the provider after warnings
- A staffing company that placed the provider
Rules that shape your case
- More time than before. Many states, including California, have changed their laws in recent years to give survivors of childhood sexual abuse much more time to bring a claim, and in some cases there is no deadline (California School Boards Association summary). Other claims can still have short deadlines, for example some claims against public agencies. Call to find out what applies to you.
- Not a normal malpractice case. Sexual abuse is not medical care. Different rules apply than in an ordinary medical malpractice case.
- Your privacy. The conversation with us is confidential. In many cases, a survivor can bring a case without their name in public court records. You decide how fast to go and what to share.
Reporting
You can file a complaint with the state licensing board, such as the Medical Board of California for physicians. You can also report to the police. These reports are separate from a civil case, and you can talk with us before you decide.
What to do now
- Get care from a different provider you trust.
- Request copies of your medical records for the visits.
- Write down the dates, what happened and who else was present, when you are ready.
- Do not sign anything from the provider, the clinic or an insurer.
- Call us when you are ready. The call is confidential, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
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