The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) gives survivors of sexual assault in New York State an opportunity to heal and seek justice.
A panel of lawyers and legal experts join Safe Horizon Vice President Government Affairs Michael Polenberg and explain what survivors should know about the legal process before suing, how to pick a lawyer, and more.
00:00:05 - Intro
00:17:10 - Why sue under the ASA
00:19:37 - Pros and cons
00:20:25 - What kind of case qualifies under ASA
00:24:17 - Choosing a lawyer
00:42:08 - What you can expect
00:46:55 - Privacy and suing anonymously
00:50:02 - Corroboration evidence
00:52:11 - Suing if an abuser who caused harm passes or passed away
