Q: I was sexually assaulted years ago I've been to a county Vista del Mar mental health unit
Who do I contact about being sexually assaulted and and Vista del Marand Ventura counties psychiatric hospital I was there for suicidal thoughts and I was sexually assaulted and left untreated even worse
A: Contact a personal injury attorney right away. There is a time limit to make your legal claims, and the longer you wait the more likely it will be that you may lose your right to seek legal remedy for this heinous crime.
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A: First call the police and make a report. After that is complete, contact a personal injury attorney with knowledge of sexual assault and abuse claims.
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