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Hi - I’m Reed. I am a lawyer licensed to practice law in Kansas and Missouri, and my office is located in Kansas City, MO. My team and I fight every day for the rights of sexual abuse victims.
We are ready to help.
If you or someone you love is the survivor of sexual assault or child sexual abuse, you may be wondering about how your family can find justice through the legal system:
Monsees & Mayer, P.C; Reed Martens, Esq.
4717 Grand Ave. #820,
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 319-3700
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Remember that while the criminal justice system fills a necessary need for prosecuting sexual predators, these courts often do little for the victims of these crimes. From St. Louis to Kansas City, our lawyers help sexual abuse and assault survivors get the financial support and justice they deserve by filing lawsuits in civil court.
Our injury law firm represents a wide range of sexual abuse cases and can help you recover compensation. Unfortunately, sexual crimes can happen in even the safest places. The perpetrator often takes positions of authority. For too long survivors have been silenced, but you have a powerful voice and can help make positive changes. Some of the many types of cases we represent include:
The Catholic Church has been in the headlines the last few years for sexual assault or abuse. Children and adults look to religious organizations and the clergy for safety, guidance, and trust. The abuse can happen within the church, school, or other religious meetings.
In Missouri, it’s illegal for the owner or employee of a nursing facility or Alzheimer’s special care unit or program to have sexual intercourse or sexual misconduct with a resident in one of these facilities, units, or programs. This law also prohibits people who work for or with a certified program operated, funded, licensed, or certified by the department of health from having sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a vulnerable person in one of these programs. Sexual assault and even statutory rape can be committed by employees, other residents, or even someone visiting the facility.
Schools are also safe places children spend much of their time and are seen as safe places. Unfortunately, those who commit sexual violence take positions as teachers, faculty, or other employees of private and public schools to have closer access to children.
Our team of professional and compassionate lawyers represents victims in a wide range of practice areas. Some of our most recent cases include but are not limited to:
Our attorneys answer some of the most common questions we receive. If you have a question or want to learn more about your legal options, call our team today and speak with an experienced lawyer. We can help you figure out whether you are able to file a civil claim against the person or party responsible for your injuries.
In a civil lawsuit, you have legal options that pertain to the physical and emotional effects of your assault. While every case is different, you may be able to collect compensation for:
Yes, in some cases a third-party lawsuit may be an option for a sexual assault survivor. If the incident occurred at a business, school, religious organization, or other locations. Learn more by speaking directly to a lawyer about the options for your specific case.
A civil lawsuit primarily focuses on helping the victim. Lawyers fight to obtain compensation and justice for the victims.
The pain and suffering from sex assault can affect people in different ways, including emotional trauma, physical pain, and long-term behavioral issues. A few of the long term effects can include:
Childhood sexual abuse in Missouri has an expanded statute of limitations. Once a victim reaches their 18th birthday, they have up to 10 years to file a sexual assault claim. It is important to come forward as soon as you can to ensure all the evidence can be collected.
After your trauma, it is important to call the police as soon as possible. You should also go to the hospital where a rape kit may be administered. You will also give the police a full account of the incident and everything you can remember. After speaking to the police, please do not hesitate to contact a defense attorney to review your legal options in a case evaluation.
Our team of attorneys are standing by to answer your questions. We fight to protect survivors and obtain compensation for the heinous crime that was committed. We understand how important it is for a client to trust their legal team and we are here for you throughout the process. When you're ready, give us a call on the phone to learn more about your case options and the type of legal representation we can provide to victims and survivors.
As a victim of sexual assault, you have many resources available to you in addition to contacting an experienced personal injury law firm. Here are just a few of the many resources:
Our law firm represents clients across the state of Missouri. Our Kansas City office has most recently represented clients in the following towns:
The Kansas City International Airport is just outside of the downtown area. To get to our office from here follow these directions:
This webinar is provided by the experienced spa abuse attorneys at Abuse Guardians in Missouri.
By attending this webinar you will learn:
What is sexual assault in massage?
What is a sexualized massage?
Can you sue a massage parlor?
What is inappropriate during a massage?
Can massage therapists date their clients?
Register for our webinar by emailing us at: [email protected] or call us on (816) 319-3700.
Date: 2/17/22
This webinar is provided by the experienced hospital abuse lawyers at Abuse Guardians in Missouri.
By attending this webinar you will learn:
What is hospital abuse?
Can you sue a hospital in Missouri?
How long do you have to file a lawsuit in Missouri?
Do nurses abuse patients?
How common is sexual assault in hospitals?
Register for our webinar by emailing us at: [email protected] or call us on (816) 319-3700.
Date: 3/3/22
This webinar is provided by the experienced clergy abuse lawyers at Abuse Guardians in Missouri.
By attending this webinar, you will learn:
What is clergy abuse?
What is the average settlement for clergy abuse?
What is the average settlement value of a clergy sexual abuse lawsuit?
Can you sue the Vatican?
Can priests be sued?
Register for our webinar by emailing us at: [email protected] or call us at (816) 319-3700.
Date: 4/6/22
This webinar is provided by the experienced child molestation attorneys at Abuse Guardians in Missouri.
By attending this webinar, you will learn:
What qualifies as child molestation in Missouri?
What is the difference between fondling and molestation?
What is the short-term effect of molestation?
What does mental abuse do to the brain?
Can I sue for childhood trauma?
Register for our webinar by emailing us at: [email protected] or call us at (816) 319-3700.
Date: 5/4/22
This webinar is provided by the experienced daycare abuse lawyers at Abuse Guardians in Missouri.
By attending this webinar, you will learn:
How do I file a complaint against a daycare in Missouri?
What is negligence in childcare?
How do you spot daycare abuse?
Who is a mandatory reporter in Missouri?
Who is the first person you should report allegations of daycare abuse and neglect to?
Register for our webinar by emailing us at: [email protected] or call us at (816) 319-3700.
Date: 6/2/22
