If you or a loved one has been sexually abused in Boulder City, Drummond Law Firm will fight to recover the compensation you deserve. Sexual abuse leaves lasting physical and emotional harm, and survivors often carry the weight of what happened for years before seeking help.
If the abuse occurred at a school, church, workplace, or private residence, the individuals and institutions responsible can be held accountable under Nevada law. Our sexual abuse attorneys offer a free consultation to evaluate your claim. Call (702) 366-9966 to get started.
Sexual Abuse Attorneys Serving Boulder City
Drummond Law Firm represents sexual abuse survivors throughout Boulder City with direct, attorney-led legal representation from the first consultation through resolution. Every client works with a licensed attorney who evaluates the facts of your case and communicates with medical providers and law enforcement.
That attorney builds a legal strategy to hold the responsible parties accountable. Our Las Vegas office serves Boulder City and the surrounding communities, and you will never be passed off to a paralegal for the decisions that count.
Boulder City’s small-town setting can make reporting abuse feel especially isolating, and we understand the courage it takes to come forward. Our firm handles these cases with the discretion and sensitivity they require while preparing every claim for the possibility of trial.
Craig Drummond has litigated sexual abuse and negligent security cases throughout Nevada, recovering millions of dollars for survivors and their families. His military background as a former U.S. Army Captain and JAG attorney means your case will be built with the discipline and precision that courtroom preparation demands.
Without an Attorney vs. With Drummond Law Firm
Institutions and their insurers regularly undervalue sexual abuse claims when survivors do not have legal representation.
Research from the Insurance Research Council, an industry-funded organization, found that individuals who hired an attorney recovered approximately 3.5 times more than those who handled claims on their own. A separate study by Lawyers.com found that 91 percent of represented victims received a payout, compared to just 51 percent of those without a lawyer.
| Without an Attorney | With Drummond Law Firm |
| The institution’s legal team pressures you into a quick, low settlement | Our attorneys negotiate from a position of strength backed by trial experience |
| Therapy costs and long-term emotional trauma often go unaccounted for | We work with mental health professionals to document the full psychological impact of your abuse |
| You bear the burden of proving institutional negligence on your own | Our team subpoenas employment records, complaint histories, and internal communications to prove negligence |
| The institution controls the pace and terms of your claim | Attorney Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain, has taken cases to trial and will not back down |
| You risk accepting far less than your case is worth | Our Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures the attorney fee will not exceed your net recovery |
You deserve a sexual abuse law firm that fights for the full value of your claim, not one that allows the institution to dictate the outcome.
When the stakes are high, you need an attorney who’s already been tested under pressure.
Types of Cases We Handle in Boulder City
Drummond Law Firm handles sexual abuse cases arising from institutional misconduct, workplace violations, and private settings throughout Boulder City and Clark County.
- Child Sexual Abuse: Cases involving teachers, coaches, clergy, camp counselors, and youth program leaders who used their position of authority to abuse a minor. A child sexual abuse lawyer can uncover the patterns of grooming and concealment that the institution failed to detect or chose to ignore.
- Adult Sexual Abuse: Abuse by employers, coworkers, caregivers, and individuals who exploited a position of trust or power. Adult survivors may face retaliation, professional consequences, or disbelief when they come forward, and our firm protects your rights throughout the process.
- Sexual Abuse at Commercial Properties: Assaults and abuse occurring at hotels, short-term rental properties, and tourism-related businesses near Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Property owners who fail to maintain adequate security may owe damages for the harm that results.
- Sexual Abuse in Residential Settings: Abuse by family members, domestic partners, landlords, or caregivers in private residences. Survivors of residential abuse may name the individual abuser, the property owner, or both as defendants depending on the circumstances.
How Nevada Law Affects Your Sexual Abuse Case
Nevada law gives sexual abuse survivors specific protections that strengthen civil claims against both perpetrators and the institutions that enabled the abuse. These protections have expanded significantly in recent years, and many survivors who believed they had run out of time now have the right to file.
Senate Bill 129, signed into law in 2023, eliminated the civil filing deadline for adult sexual assault claims involving penetration as defined under NRS 200.366. Under NRS 11.217, adult survivors can file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator at any time. For child sexual abuse survivors, NRS 11.215 removes the filing deadline entirely for claims brought against the individual who committed the abuse.
Claims against third parties follow a different rule. A negligence lawsuit against the institution, employer, or property owner that enabled the abuse must be filed within two years under NRS 11.190. This deadline applies even when the claim against the individual perpetrator has no time limit.
Both SB 129 and SB 203, the 2021 law that expanded protections for child survivors, are explicitly retroactive. Sections 3 and 4 of these bills confirm that survivors whose abuse occurred years or decades ago may still file a civil claim under the current law.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Sexual Abuse in Boulder City?
Liability extends beyond the individual who committed the abuse to include any organization or individual whose negligence allowed it to occur. Nevada law imposes responsibility on third parties when they fail to screen employees, ignore complaints, or create unsafe environments where abuse can take place.
Multiple defendants can share liability in a single case. We subpoena internal records, complaint histories, and employment files to establish what the institution knew and when it knew it. A pattern of ignored warnings or concealed complaints is powerful evidence of negligence.
Institutional Sexual Abuse
Schools, churches, youth organizations, and sports programs owe a duty of care to the children and adults in their supervision. When an institution fails to conduct background checks, ignores warning signs, or covers up prior complaints of molestation, it bears legal responsibility for the abuse that follows.
Boulder City schools operate within the Clark County School District, and the district can face liability for the actions of its teachers, coaches, and staff members. Churches and youth programs in the community carry the same obligation to protect the individuals they serve.
Employer and Workplace Sexual Abuse
Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and can face liability when they fail to prevent or respond to sexual abuse by an employee or supervisor. Negligent hiring, negligent retention, and failure to investigate complaints are common theories of liability in these cases.
Tourism and hospitality businesses near Lake Mead and Hoover Dam employ seasonal and temporary workers in settings where oversight can be limited. An employer who knew or should have known about an employee’s history of misconduct and failed to act may bear direct responsibility for the harm that resulted.
Property Owner and Landlord Liability
Property owners and landlords who fail to provide adequate security measures may face a civil claim when sexual abuse occurs on their premises. Broken locks, missing lighting, absent security cameras, and failure to screen tenants create conditions that enable abuse.
Apartment complexes, short-term rentals, and commercial properties in Boulder City all carry a duty to maintain safe conditions for residents and guests. When a property owner’s negligence contributes to the circumstances that allowed the abuse to occur, that owner can be named as a defendant in your lawsuit.
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What Is the Difference Between a Civil and Criminal Sexual Abuse Case?
A civil sexual abuse case is a lawsuit filed by the survivor to recover financial compensation for the harm caused by the abuse. A criminal case is prosecuted by the state to punish the offender through incarceration, fines, or sex offender registration. The two cases are separate legal proceedings and can run at the same time.
Your civil claim does not require criminal charges or a conviction to move forward. Many survivors pursue civil cases because the criminal justice system alone cannot provide compensation for medical bills, therapy costs, lost wages, and the lasting emotional harm the abuse has caused. Some pursue a civil claim after a criminal case ends without a conviction, and others choose not to involve law enforcement at all.
The civil standard of proof is also lower than the criminal standard. In a civil case, you must show that the abuse more likely than not occurred and caused you harm. In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
This lower threshold means that survivors who may not have enough evidence for a criminal conviction can still hold the responsible parties accountable. A sexual assault lawyer can pursue your civil claim regardless of the criminal case outcome.
What Should You Do After Experiencing Sexual Abuse?
Seek medical attention and speak with a sexual abuse lawyer before giving any statements to the organization or its representatives. Anything you say during those conversations can be used to minimize your claim or shift responsibility away from the parties who allowed the abuse to occur.
You deserve support and guidance at every step, and coming forward at your own pace is something our firm respects. There is no single right way to begin this process, and we will meet you where you are.
Preserve any physical evidence, text messages, emails, photographs, and records of communication with the organization or employer. Written complaints you filed internally, responses you received, and any documentation of retaliation are especially valuable because they establish a timeline of awareness and inaction.
File a report with the Boulder City Police Department to create an official record of the abuse. Reporting is not required before filing a civil claim, but a police report strengthens your case and preserves your option to pursue criminal charges later. An attorney can guide you through the reporting process and protect your rights at every stage.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Sexual Abuse Case?
Nevada law allows sexual abuse survivors to recover economic, non-economic, and punitive damages through a civil claim. Economic damages cover your medical bills, therapy and counseling costs, lost wages, and any future treatment your condition will require as you move through the recovery process.
Non-economic damages account for pain and suffering, emotional distress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and loss of enjoyment of life. Nevada places no cap on non-economic damages in sexual abuse cases, so a jury is free to award the full amount it believes your suffering warrants.
Punitive damages may apply when the responsible party’s conduct was willful or grossly negligent. An organization that knowingly employed an abuser after receiving prior complaints or concealed evidence of misconduct may face punitive damages on top of compensatory awards.
The same applies when an organization retaliates against a survivor who reported the conduct. We evaluate every available category of compensation to ensure your claim reflects the true cost of what you have been through.
Can You File a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Anonymously in Nevada?
Sexual abuse survivors in Nevada can file civil lawsuits using pseudonyms and protective orders to shield their identity throughout litigation. Your sexual abuse lawyer can request these protections before your case moves forward. Courts have discretion to limit the disclosure of personally identifying information at every stage of the proceedings.
Nevada’s rape shield law, codified under NRS 50.090, limits the use of a survivor’s prior sexual conduct as evidence in both civil and criminal proceedings. This statute prevents defendants from using your personal history to undermine your credibility or distract from the facts of your case.
We understand that fear of exposure is one of the primary reasons survivors hesitate to come forward, and that concern is valid. In a community as close-knit as Boulder City, privacy protections carry even greater weight. Your decision to seek justice does not have to come at the cost of your identity being made public.
All communications with Drummond Law Firm are protected by attorney-client privilege from the first consultation. Nothing you share with our attorneys will be disclosed without your consent.
How Long Do You Have to File a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit in Nevada?
The filing deadlines described above apply differently depending on whether the abuse involved penetration. Adult survivors filing against the perpetrator for conduct that meets the definition of sexual assault under NRS 200.366 face no time limit.
For non-penetrative sexual abuse, including unwanted touching and fondling, adult claims fall under the standard two-year assault and battery deadline. This distinction matters, and your attorney must evaluate which statute applies to the specific conduct in your case.
Child sexual abuse survivors face no filing deadline against the perpetrator regardless of whether the abuse involved penetration. Claims against third parties must still be filed within two years, even when the claim against the individual abuser has no time limit.
Survivors whose abuse occurred years or decades ago should not assume they are out of time. The laws described above are retroactive, and an attorney can evaluate whether your claim is still viable under current Nevada law.
How Drummond Law Firm Can Help
Drummond Law Firm provides attorney-led representation for sexual abuse survivors across Boulder City and Clark County. Craig Drummond, a former U.S. Army Captain and Bronze Star recipient licensed for more than 20 years, has recovered millions of dollars for survivors, including a $2,900,000 sexual assault and negligent security recovery.
The Reduced Fee Guarantee ensures we will never take more than you receive in a settlement, and you will not pay a fee unless we win your case. Call the Captain today at (702) 366-9966 to schedule a free consultation.
