Edwardsville Sexual Harassment Lawyer

Morelli Law has helped many victims of sexual harassment get compensation for what happened. We know how degrading and damaging these cases can be to victims. Don’t face what happened alone. Our allies are ready to help you.

Speak with a personal injury lawyer in Edwardsville about what happened. We’ll listen with compassion and explain your legal options. Sexual harassment is illegal and you don’t have to tolerate it. With our help, you can make your harasser and your employer pay for what happened to you.

Compensation in Sexual Harassment Cases

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Illinois’ human rights laws allow victims of sexual harassment and discrimination get compensated for what they’ve experienced. You may be eligible for damages such as:

• Front and back pay
• Medical expenses related to what happened (e.g., sex-related exams)
• Out-of-pocket costs related to a job search (if you were forced out)
• Cost for psychological treatment related to the trauma
• Non-economic damages like mental anguish, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life
• Legal fees

Sometimes, the court may also award you punitive damages, which are a punishment for the harasser. They award these in cases where the harassment was more malicious than other harassment cases.

Morelli Law is not afraid to seek the maximum amount of compensation for your case. In fact, we have won the largest single-plaintiff sexual harassment award for one of our clients. Put our expertise to work against those who harmed you by contacting our firm for a free consultation.

I Was Harassed Long Ago. Could I Still Make a Claim?

Many victims of sexual harassment feel too traumatized by what happened to come forward, but is there a deadline to start a claim? There is, but in Missouri the deadline is generous compared to other states.

You have five years to bring a sexual harassment claim forward. Depending on how long has passed, some incidents may be too far gone in time to prosecute effectively. Our Edwardsville sexual harassment lawyers can build a timeline and determine whether you have a claim.

It may be difficult to recount what happened, but getting a full picture of your case is necessary to know how strong your case is, how much it’s worth, and whether it is still within the statute of limitations. Our compassionate lawyers have helped many victims of sexual harassment get through the process of suing their harassers.

Examples of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can take many forms, not just physical. Visual and audio harassment also qualify for compensation. You may feel that what happened to you doesn’t meet the level of a lawsuit, but let us be the judge of that. An Edwardsville sexual harassment lawyer can investigate.

Sexual harassment can be blatant, like a quid pro quo asking of sexual favors or physical assault. It can also be subtle, like lewd imagery hanging in the workplace or sexual talk in the breakroom. Even if you’re not the target, these subtle things can create a hostile work environment.

You could also face sex-based discrimination, which doesn’t involve sexual advances. For example, a transgender person may be deliberately misgendered or denied accommodations, or you could lose a promotion because of your gender. These are also illegal.

How a Sexual Harassment Lawyer Helps Your Case

Sexual harassment can make you feel powerless, especially when your harasser holds your financial future in their hands. An Edwardsville sexual harassment lawyer can help you get your power back through:

• Explaining your legal rights and options
• Handling communication between you and your workplace
• Filing the appropriate claims with the EEOC and state authorities
• Calculating the value of your claim accurately
• Protecting you against retaliatory action
• Helping you win compensation you deserve after what you’ve experienced.

Morelli Law is not afraid to face even the largest companies. We’ve successfully sued Fox News and Bill O’Reilly for sexual harassment claims. Few firms have had the success we’ve had in sexual harassment litigation.

What Is Retaliation?

EEOC regulations state your employer cannot retaliate against you once you’ve made a formal sexual harassment complaint. You cannot be fired or disciplined for making the complaint. If they do so, your employer may have to pay you more compensation.

However, employers may still try to retaliate against you. They may try to make it uncomfortable for you to stay so you’ll quit and drop your complaint. If you’re unsure if your employer is trying to retaliate against you, tell us and we’ll explain if what’s happening meets the legal standard.

If they’re blatant about it, like firing you after making the complaint, speak with an attorney immediately. Strong retaliatory action puts the law in your favor. You can also get compensation for the costs you spent seeking a new job because of retaliation.

When Would I Pay for Your Services?

Our Edwardsville sexual harassment lawyers work on a contingency fee system. We only get paid if you get compensated for what happened to you, and not before. We also do not charge fees for initial consultations. This puts justice in the reach of anyone who has been harassed, not just the wealthy.

We take a percentage of how much you win as our fee, and that percentage is fixed at the time you hire us for our services. Our lawyers will explain our fees during your consultation if we believe we can help you. By using a percentage, it motivates us to fight for as much as possible for our clients.

The more you win, the more our fee gets, but it is always proportionate. Should you lose your case completely and get nothing, you will owe us nothing. If you have questions about our fees, please raise them during your consultation. We want you to feel comfortable with our skills and our fees before you hire us.

Contact a Sexual Harassment Lawyer Now

Sexual harassment isn’t just humiliating. It can be dangerous. The longer harassment happens, the more likely it could turn physical. Stop the abuse by calling Morelli Law and speaking with our sexual harassment lawyers.

We will enforce your rights and pursue compensation on your behalf, and protect you against tactics your employer might take against you. Call or email us to get your case started right away.