New York Doctor Sexual Abuse Lawyer
Sexual abuse committed by a medical professional is a profound violation of trust. In New York, numerous patients have come forward to report being sexually assaulted by doctors during medical exams, procedures, or treatments. These experiences often leave lasting emotional distress and create barriers to future medical care. At Greenberg Gross LLP, our legal team stands with survivors of doctor sexual abuse and helps them pursue justice through civil lawsuits and legal action.
Whether the abuse occurred in a hospital, private clinic, urgent care center, or specialist’s office, patients have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. When that trust is broken, survivors deserve a legal team that understands the unique trauma associated with medical sexual abuse and knows how to hold powerful institutions and individuals accountable.
What qualifies as doctor sexual abuse?
Doctor sexual abuse includes any unwanted sexual contact, sexual assault, or sexual misconduct perpetrated by a physician or other medical professional. This can occur during medical procedures, under sedation, or in private examination rooms. It may involve groping, inappropriate touching, sexually motivated comments, or even coerced sexual acts disguised as legitimate medical care.
In many doctor sexual abuse cases, the survivor is in a vulnerable position—physically exposed, emotionally reliant on medical expertise, or unable to consent due to sedation or confusion. These conditions make it easier for a predator to exploit their power under the guise of medical treatment.
Doctor sexual assault is not only a betrayal of ethics—it is a criminal offense and constitutes sexual abuse under New York law.
Legal rights and options for survivors in New York
Survivors of doctor sexual abuse in New York have the right to pursue legal action through both criminal and civil systems. While criminal prosecution may be pursued by the state, survivors can also file a civil lawsuit to seek financial compensation and accountability directly from the abuser and associated institutions.
New York previously enacted two important laws—the Child Victims Act (CVA) and the Adult Survivors Act (ASA)—which temporarily reopened the statute of limitations for survivors of sexual abuse.
The CVA revival window, which allowed child sexual abuse survivors to file previously time-barred claims, closed on August 14, 2021. The ASA window for adult survivors closed on November 23, 2023.
While those windows are now closed, you may still be able to file a civil claim if you are within the standard statute of limitations—for example, if the abuse occurred when you were under age 55 (for childhood abuse) or within the usual limitations period for adult claims.
Greenberg Gross LLP helps survivors navigate the legal process, from filing a sexual abuse lawsuit to gathering medical records and evaluating whether hospitals, clinics, or institutions knew about prior misconduct and failed to intervene.
Holding doctors and medical institutions accountable
Doctors and other medical professionals hold unique power over patients. When that power is abused, institutions that enabled or ignored the abuse must also be held accountable. Civil lawsuits can uncover patterns of misconduct, negligent hiring, or deliberate cover-ups.
Doctor sexual abuse attorneys at Greenberg Gross LLP investigate whether hospitals failed to report prior complaints, ignored red flags, or did not monitor known offenders. Medical institutions may be held liable for the abuse if they were aware of risks and failed to act.
Some cases involve sexual abuse committed under the guise of routine medical procedures. Others involve blatant assaults masked as emergency interventions. In both, legal professionals are prepared to challenge claims of consent and expose abuse that violates both ethical and legal standards.
Pursuing compensation and healing
Survivors of physician sexual abuse may seek financial compensation for a wide range of damages, including:
- Medical expenses related to ongoing care or treatment
- Mental health therapy and emotional harm
- Loss of trust in medical providers or the need for alternative medical care
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages in extreme cases
Our legal team understands the emotional distress caused by sexual abuse and the difficulty of confronting medical professionals who once provided care. We offer compassionate guidance, experienced attorneys, and full legal support through every step of the civil claims process.
Greenberg Gross LLP provides a confidential consultation to help survivors understand their legal options and determine whether they are eligible to file civil lawsuits. There are no legal fees owed to our firm unless we win compensation on your behalf.
Why survivors choose Greenberg Gross LLP
We focus exclusively on supporting survivors of sexual abuse—not defending institutions or professionals. Our attorneys are experienced in sexual abuse cases involving physicians, nurses, therapists, and other licensed medical professionals. We believe every survivor has the right to be heard and supported with care, dignity, and professionalism.
We’re ready to help
If you or a loved one has been sexually abused by a doctor or other medical professional, don’t wait to take action. The legal system offers paths toward justice, and you don’t have to face it alone.
Contact Greenberg Gross LLP for a confidential consultation. Let’s begin your path toward healing and accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered doctor sexual abuse?
Doctor sexual abuse involves any sexual contact, sexual assault, or sexual misconduct by a licensed medical professional, including inappropriate touching, unwanted sexual contact during medical procedures, or sexual gratification disguised as care.
Can I still take legal action if the abuse happened years ago?
Possibly. New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA) and Adult Survivors Act (ASA) created special revival windows for survivors to file civil claims that were previously time-barred. However, those windows are now closed (CVA closed August 14, 2021; ASA closed November 23, 2023).
You may still be eligible to file a claim if you are under age 55 (for childhood abuse) or if the abuse occurred within the normal statute of limitations for adult claims. A sexual abuse attorney can help determine whether you qualify under current New York law.
What should I do if I was sexually assaulted by a doctor?
Seek medical care and document the experience if possible. You may also report the abuse to law enforcement and consult a sexual abuse lawyer to explore civil and legal options for pursuing justice.
What compensation can I receive?
Survivors may be entitled to compensation for medical costs, therapy, emotional harm, and more. A successful civil lawsuit may also result in punitive damages and bring wider attention to systemic failures.
How do I start the process?
Begin with a confidential consultation with Greenberg Gross LLP. Our legal professionals will review your case, explain your options, and help you take the next steps toward seeking justice.