ANDREOZZI + FOOTE
PITTSBURGH HEALTH CARE SEXUAL ABUSE LAWYER
Reviewed by:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esq.
- Last Updated: May 29, 2026
If you are in Pittsburgh and experienced sexual abuse in a health care setting you trusted to protect you, what happened to you matters. At Andreozzi + Foote, our Pennsylvania sexual abuse attorneys help survivors seek accountability and pursue compensation against the institutions responsible for the harm. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation to explore your legal options.
On This Page
- What To Expect From Andreozzi + Foote as Your Pittsburgh Health Care Sexual Abuse Law Firm
- What Is Health Care Sexual Abuse?
- Legal Avenues After Experiencing Health Care Sexual Abuse in Pittsburgh
- Statute of Limitations for Health Care Sexual Abuse Cases in Pittsburgh
- How Andreozzi + Foote Health Care Sexual Abuse Attorneys Help Survivors
- Steps To Take After Experiencing Sexual Abuse in a Health Care Setting
- Contact Andreozzi + Foote Today for a Free Health Care Sexual Abuse Consultation
What To Expect From Andreozzi + Foote as Your Pittsburgh Health Care Sexual Abuse Law Firm
Andreozzi + Foote stands among the nation’s leading firms representing sexual abuse survivors. We bring focused experience and resources that most general practice firms cannot offer, especially in complex cases involving powerful institutions. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Local Western Pennsylvania trial experience: Our attorneys know Allegheny County courts and how to build strong cases in this region.
- Proven results in high-profile cases: We have taken on large health care institutions and secured meaningful outcomes for survivors.
- Trauma-informed representation: We prioritize your comfort, respect your pace, and protect your privacy throughout your case.
- Free, confidential consultations: You can talk with us privately and get answers without any pressure or obligation.
- Contingency-based representation: There are no upfront costs. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
What Our Clients Say
At Andreozzi + Foote, the experiences of survivors shape how we approach every case. Clients trust us with deeply personal stories, and we honor that trust by listening, responding with care, and advocating with purpose. Here is what our clients have shared about working with us:
“I contacted Andreozzi + Foote with a serious issue I needed help with. Beyond being one of the most professional companies I reached out to, and getting back to me immediately, their team was extremely empathetic to my situation and genuinely expressed care and concern, and a desire to help me. I felt so comfortable after our very first conversation and feel I’m being represented by a truly compassionate company that has my absolute best interest at heart. I know I made the right choice having them represent me.”
- Meghan R.
“Absolutely wonderful, highly recommended for anyone who has been a survivor of trauma. The team listened, asked questions, and also answered all the questions I had. I honestly can’t thank them enough. Most lawyers you think don’t care, but this team does.”
- Amanda B.
“I was fortunate enough to have Andreozzi + Foote represent me in a recent lawsuit and settlement case. Competent, professional, and discreet. Their attorneys and staff always got back to me immediately whenever I had a question or concern. They would be my first and only choice for outstanding legal representation.”
- Joseph R.
Andreozzi + Foote Health Care Sexual Abuse Case Results
Our results reflect careful preparation and a clear strategy focused on holding institutions accountable. We do not hesitate to take on large health care systems or challenge positions of power when survivors deserve answers and justice. See some of our results below:
What Is Health Care Sexual Abuse?
Health care sexual abuse constitutes any unwanted sexual conduct directed at a patient within a medical or care setting. It violates a person’s trust, their bodily autonomy, and the law. It can occur anywhere care is provided, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, therapy offices, independent doctors‘ practices, gynecology offices, nursing homes, and residential facilities.
Those who commit this abuse often use their authority to take advantage of patients who are already in vulnerable situations. The imbalance is especially harmful because patients are seeking care, often during examinations or moments of medical need, when they must rely on providers. The offender can be any facility employee, not just a doctor.
Examples of Health Care Sexual Abuse
Health care sexual abuse can take many forms, and patients may not always immediately recognize it as wrongful. It occurs when health care providers violate trust, consent, and bodily autonomy during medical care. Common examples include the following:
Inappropriate touching during examinations or procedures, including contact that is not medically necessary or goes beyond what the patient agreed to in seeking care
- Sexual comments, advances, or conversations with no clinical purpose that make the patient feel unsafe or uncomfortable
- Non-consensual sexual contact, including any sexual act or touching without clear consent.
- Photographing or recording patients without consent.
- Performing intimate examinations without clinical need or patient consent, breaching professional standards
- Exploitation of sedated, unconscious, or cognitively impaired patients who cannot understand or refuse care
Some of these actions may seem normal in a health care setting because patients expect physical contact as part of care, making it harder to recognize or report abuse.
Legal Avenues After Experiencing Health Care Sexual Abuse in Pittsburgh
Health care sexual abuse survivors may usually pursue either a criminal case, a civil lawsuit, or both. These are separate legal processes and can proceed simultaneously or independently.
A civil lawsuit focuses on accountability and financial recovery for the survivor. It allows claims against both the abuser and the institution that enabled or failed to prevent the harm. Civil compensation may cover medical care, therapy, lost income, and emotional harm. It also provides a path to hold powerful health care systems accountable for systemic failures.
The government brings a criminal case and seeks to punish the individual who committed the abuse, which may result in penalties such as jail time or probation.
Statute of Limitations for Health Care Sexual Abuse Cases in Pittsburgh
When pursuing justice for sexual abuse, acting promptly can help protect your right to file a claim and preserve evidence and witness memories. It’s normal for abuse survivors to need time before taking legal action, but starting the process as soon as you’re able can strengthen your case and protect your rights.
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit depends on the victim’s age at the time of the abuse:
- Under 18: File by 55th birthday
- Ages 18 through 24: File by 30th birthday
- Age 25 or older: File within two years
Contact Andreozzi + Foote for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced sexual abuse lawyer to learn which deadlines may apply to your case.
How Andreozzi + Foote Health Care Sexual Abuse Attorneys Help Survivors
Working with attorneys who focus on health care sexual abuse provides a different level of support than a general personal injury practice. As a firm focused on sexual abuse cases, we understand the dynamics of institutional abuse and tailor our approach to meet both legal and personal needs. We take a survivor-centered approach at every stage:
- Experienced and Trauma-Informed Representation: We draw on focused experience in sexual abuse cases and approach your case with care, patience, and respect for your pace. We build your claim with both legal precision and attention to your needs.
- Protecting Your Privacy and Confidentiality: We take deliberate measures to keep your identity anonymous and case information secure. You decide how your story gets shared throughout the process.
How We Handle Health Care Abuse Cases
We approach each sexual abuse case with care, thorough preparation, and a focus on accountability at every stage of the process:
- Free, confidential consultations: We begin with a no-cost, private conversation to help you understand your options without pressure or obligation.
- Investigating prior complaints: We review history, records, and reports to identify patterns of misconduct or warning signs that may have been ignored.
- Identifying institutional liability: We examine whether hospitals, clinics, or health care organizations failed to prevent, report, or respond to abuse.
- Working with experts: We collaborate with medical, psychological, and industry experts to support the case.
- Filing civil claims: We prepare and file legal claims to seek compensation and accountability.
- Settlement negotiation and trial preparation: We pursue fair resolutions while preparing every case as if it may go to trial.
- Keeping survivors informed: We provide clear updates so clients understand what is happening at each step.
Steps To Take After Experiencing Sexual Abuse in a Health Care Setting
Taking clear, thoughtful steps after experiencing sexual abuse in a health care setting can help protect your health, your rights, and any potential legal claim. Below are key steps to consider:
Seek Medical Attention
A medical provider can assess and treat any physical or emotional harm after sexual abuse and document findings if needed. This is an important step toward protecting both your health and your potential legal claim.
Contact an Experienced Pittsburgh Health Care Sexual Abuse Attorney
Contacting an experienced attorney helps you understand your rights and begin protecting your potential claim. An attorney can explain how liability may extend to both the abuser and the health care facility and help you act within legal deadlines. An attorney’s early involvement can also help preserve evidence. At Andreozzi + Foote, consultations are free and confidential.
Report the Abuse
You may choose to report the abuse to law enforcement, the health care facility, or a professional licensing board. Reporting can help initiate accountability and may prevent further harm to other patients. Support from a legal advocate can help you navigate the process.
Preserve All Records
Preserving records helps protect important evidence related to what happened. Such evidence can include medical records, discharge papers, billing statements, written communications, or any notes you made about the incident. Keep everything in a safe place and avoid altering or discarding documents.
Write Down Everything You Remember
Writing down what you remember helps preserve details that may become harder to recall over time. Include what happened, when and where it occurred, and anyone who may have been present or informed. Even small details can become important later.
Contact Andreozzi + Foote Today for a Free Health Care Sexual Abuse Consultation
Taking the first step can be difficult, especially after a breach of trust in a medical setting. Our attorneys are here to provide clear guidance, answer your questions, and discuss your legal options. Our firm fights to hold abusers and their enablers accountable.
Contact us online or call (866) 311-8640 today for a free, confidential consultation. We will listen to what happened and explain your legal options in plain language. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
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We understand the courage it takes to reach out for help, and we are here to listen. At Andreozzi + Foote, our trauma-informed attorneys are dedicated to providing compassionate, confidential support every step of the way. With extensive experience in advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where your voice is heard and your rights are fiercely protected. Contact us today for a free, in-depth consultation and take the first step toward justice.