Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Available 24/7 (214) 333-3333
Sexual abuse survivors deserve justice. Whether the abuse happened recently or decades ago, you have legal rights. At Frenkel & Frenkel, we represent survivors in Fort Worth and across Tarrant County in civil lawsuits against abusers and the institutions that failed to protect them. We understand the courage it takes to come forward, and we handle every case with the sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect you deserve.
You are not alone. Our Fort Worth sexual abuse attorneys have helped countless survivors hold abusers and negligent organizations accountable. We fight to recover compensation for the lifelong harm caused by sexual abuse, and we work to prevent future victims by exposing systemic failures and demanding change.
All consultations are completely confidential. You will never be pressured to take legal action.
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Should I contact a lawyer about sexual abuse that happened years ago?
Yes — and you may have more time than you think. Texas law has significantly extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors, allowing many cases that were previously time-barred to move forward. Institutions in Fort Worth and across Tarrant County that covered up abuse, transferred known offenders, or failed to protect victims can be held accountable even decades later. Civil lawsuits are separate from criminal cases, and you can pursue legal action even if the abuser was never convicted or has since died. You deserve justice, and speaking with an attorney costs nothing. We handle these cases with complete confidentiality and treat every survivor with the dignity and respect they deserve.
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If you or someone you love has suffered sexual abuse, you are not alone — and you have legal options. At Frenkel & Frenkel, we provide a safe, confidential space to help survivors understand their rights and pursue justice.
Your safety and well-being come first. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you’ve experienced recent assault, consider seeking medical care right away at a Fort Worth emergency department. Healthcare providers can treat injuries, provide emergency contraception if needed, and preserve evidence.
Seek Medical Care: JPS Hospital SANE Program (1500 S. Main St., Fort Worth) provides 24/7 forensic nursing care and evidence collection: 817-702-7263. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth also has a dedicated Forensic Healthcare and Violence Intervention Department.
Crisis Support: Women’s Center of Tarrant County 24-hour crisis hotline: 817-927-2737. Available any time, regardless of how long ago the assault occurred. Hospital advocates are stationed at JPS seven days a week.
Alliance for Children: Provides forensic interview and clinical counseling services for child survivors across Tarrant County.
Preserve Evidence: If you feel able, save text messages, emails, photos, clothing, or other physical evidence. Keep records of any communications, incidents, or reports made. Document names of witnesses.
Document Details: Write down what happened while the details are fresh. Note dates, times, locations, and what occurred.
Speak with an Attorney: Texas law provides extended time limits for childhood sexual abuse survivors — deadlines depend on the nature of the abuse and when it occurred. Contact us for a confidential review of your timeline.
If sexual abuse changed your life, we are ready to listen. Contact us today for a free, confidential case review.
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Can I recover more compensation if multiple parties enabled the abuse?
Potentially yes. Each liable party may carry their own insurance policy. Identifying multiple defendants — such as the abuser, the institution that employed them, the organization that covered up complaints, and the property owner where abuse occurred — can open up multiple sources of recovery that a single-defendant case would not. This is one of the most important reasons to hire an attorney who investigates the full picture, not just the individual abuser.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
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Our attorneys have spent decades fighting for survivors of sexual abuse and assault. We have the knowledge and resources to take on even the most complex cases against powerful institutions, organizations, and corporate defendants who failed to protect victims.
Our founding attorneys used to defend institutions and organizations in sexual abuse cases. Now, they use that inside knowledge to fight for survivors like you. We know the tactics they use to silence victims and avoid accountability, and we know how to counter them.
We have recovered over $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients.* For 16 straight years, our attorneys have been named among the Best Lawyers in Fort Worth. Our commitment to survivors has earned us a reputation for compassionate, effective representation.
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Sexual abuse by family members, teachers, coaches, clergy, or other trusted adults. Texas law now provides extended time limits for survivors to come forward and seek justice, even decades after the abuse occurred.
Schools, churches, youth organizations, and sports programs that failed to protect children from known dangers. When institutions prioritize reputation over safety, they must be held accountable for the harm caused.
Churches, dioceses, and religious organizations that enabled abuse, transferred offenders, or covered up complaints. Survivors can now pursue claims that were previously time-barred under new Texas law.
Sexual assault or harassment by supervisors, coworkers, or clients in employment settings. Employers who ignore complaints, fail to investigate, or retaliate against victims may be liable for damages.
Doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and healthcare providers who sexually exploit patients. These cases often involve breach of professional duties and institutional failures to supervise or discipline offenders.
Nursing homes, group homes, assisted living facilities, and treatment centers where vulnerable adults or children are abused by staff or other residents. Facilities have a duty to protect those in their care.
Yes, you can file a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse in Fort Worth regardless of whether a criminal case was ever filed or resulted in a conviction. Civil justice is entirely independent of the criminal process, and a civil claim focuses on your recovery and holding wrongdoers accountable through financial compensation and policy change. Frenkel & Frenkel’s Fort Worth attorneys can guide you through the civil process with compassion and discretion.
Responsibility in a sexual abuse case often extends beyond the individual perpetrator. Institutions such as schools, churches, daycares, nursing homes, residential programs, workplaces, and transportation companies may be held liable if their negligence, poor screening, inadequate supervision, ignored complaints, or lax security created conditions that allowed the abuse to occur. Frenkel & Frenkel pursues claims against all responsible parties to expose systemic failures and drive meaningful change alongside compensation.
Frenkel & Frenkel handles a wide range of sexual abuse cases in Fort Worth, including sexual assault and coercion, abuse by people in positions of trust such as teachers, coaches, clergy, and healthcare providers, misconduct in workplaces or rideshares, and harm that occurs in schools, daycares, nursing homes, or residential programs. The firm represents both adult survivors and children, and their families, with the same level of care and dedication.
A sexual abuse survivor in Fort Worth may be entitled to recover compensation for therapy and medical care, medications, and other treatment costs, as well as lost income and diminished earning capacity, relocation and personal safety expenses, and the deeply personal losses of pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. In severe cases involving egregious misconduct, punitive damages may also be available to punish the wrongdoer and deter future harm.
Frenkel & Frenkel places your comfort, safety, and privacy at the center of everything they do. The firm can use protective measures in court filings, limit what is shared publicly, and pursue confidential resolutions where appropriate. You decide how much to disclose, when to move forward, and what outcomes matter most to you, whether that is a private settlement, policy changes at an institution, or public accountability in court.
Institutional sexual abuse occurs when an organization’s negligence, such as poor screening of employees, inadequate supervision, failure to respond to complaints, or lax security, creates conditions that allow abuse to happen. In Fort Worth, you can sue an institution such as a school, church, employer, care facility, or transportation company if their failures contributed to the abuse you suffered. Frenkel & Frenkel investigates these systemic failures thoroughly and pursues full accountability from every responsible party.
The statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims in Texas can be complex and varies depending on the nature of the abuse, the age of the survivor at the time of the abuse, and other factors. Texas law provides extended deadlines in certain circumstances, particularly for survivors who were minors when the abuse occurred. Speaking with a Fort Worth sexual abuse attorney at Frenkel & Frenkel promptly is the best way to understand the specific deadlines that apply to your case.
Frenkel & Frenkel uses a trauma-informed, evidence-driven approach that can include trauma-informed interviews, careful preservation of digital and physical evidence, review of prior complaints and safety policies, and collaboration with medical, psychological, and security experts. The firm focuses on preserving your options, strengthening your claim, and positioning your case for a strong settlement or a decisive courtroom result, whichever path best serves your goals.
If you feel comfortable doing so, you should save any texts or messages related to the abuse, keep the names of any witnesses or staff members, and write down what you remember while the details are fresh. If reporting to law enforcement is something you want to consider, Frenkel & Frenkel can discuss your options and support whatever choice you make. A brief, confidential consultation with a Fort Worth sexual abuse attorney can help clarify the best next step for your specific situation.
Yes, Frenkel & Frenkel represents children and their families in sexual abuse cases arising from schools, daycares, youth organizations, churches, and other settings. The firm pursues accountability from both the individual abuser and any institution that failed to protect the child through proper screening, supervision, or response to known risks. Every case is handled with the utmost sensitivity, discretion, and dedication to the child’s long-term well-being.
Many sexual abuse civil claims are resolved through negotiated settlements without requiring a public trial. Frenkel & Frenkel prepares every case for trial from the outset, which strengthens the firm’s negotiating leverage and ensures the team is fully prepared to stand up in court if a fair resolution cannot be reached. You will always have control over the direction of your case and the outcomes you pursue.
Yes, your consultation with Frenkel & Frenkel is completely free and confidential. The firm understands that reaching out takes tremendous courage, and the team is committed to providing a safe, private space where you can share your experience, learn about your legal rights, and decide how you want to move forward. You are in control every step of the way, and there is no obligation to proceed after your initial conversation.
