Civil Claims for Sexual Assault Survivors
Zayouna Law Firm acts for survivors of sexual assault bringing civil claims in Ontario, on their own timeline.
There is no deadline on a civil sexual assault claim.
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Cause for Sexual Assault Claims
Ontario removed the limitation period for civil claims based on sexual assault. There is no two year window and no cutoff, which means the decision about whether and when to bring a claim belongs to you.
A civil claim is separate
A criminal prosecution and a civil claim are different processes with different purposes. The criminal system is run by the Crown, aims at punishment, and requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. A civil claim is yours to control, aims at compensation, and is decided on the balance of probabilities, which is a lower standard. You can bring a civil claim whether or not you reported to police, whether or not charges were laid, and whether or not a prosecution ended in acquittal.
Who a claim can be against
The person responsible, and in some circumstances an institution that enabled the harm or failed to act on what it knew. That can include an employer, a school, a sports organization or a care facility, where the claim is that its own negligence or its responsibility for its staff contributed. Institutional claims are often the more practical route to compensation, because institutions carry insurance and individuals frequently do not.
Our Sexual Assault Claims Process
The pace is set by you. A first conversation is confidential and carries no obligation to proceed, and nothing is filed until you decide to file it.
Consultation
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File your Sexual Assault claim
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Resolution
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Service Areas
Sexual Assault Toronto
Civil claims for survivors in Toronto, including claims involving institutions and employers.
Sexual Assault Burlington
Civil claims for survivors in Burlington and Halton, handled from the Ironstone Drive office.
Sexual Assault Ontario
Claims taken from survivors across Ontario, including historical claims where the assault took place many years ago.
Our Sexual Assault Claims Expertise
Zayouna Law Firm advises survivors on their options, including whether a civil claim is the right route at all, and moves only when instructed. Book a confidential consultation.
Results
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Relationships
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Recovery
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Common Questions About Sexual Assault Claims
Is there a time limit on a civil sexual assault claim in Ontario?
No. Ontario removed the limitation period for civil claims based on sexual assault, so there is no deadline and no cutoff, however long ago it happened. Practical questions can still arise about evidence and about whether a defendant or institution can be located, and those are worth discussing early. The decision about timing, though, is yours.
Do I have to go to the police to bring a civil claim?
No. A civil claim is separate from the criminal process and doesn’t depend on it. You can bring one without reporting, alongside a report, or after a prosecution that ended without a conviction, because the civil standard of proof is the balance of probabilities rather than beyond a reasonable doubt.
Will a civil claim become public?
Court proceedings are generally public, though protections exist and can be sought, and the great majority of civil claims resolve without a trial. This is a fair question to ask at the first meeting, before anything is filed, so you can weigh it. If privacy outweighs what a claim would recover, choosing not to proceed is a legitimate answer.
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