Our Blog — Cohen Hirsch LP
Our Blog
Legal insights, case updates, and resources from the attorneys at Cohen Hirsch LP
Filters:Tag: Rape Kit
2 posts tagged with Rape Kit
Sexual Assault
What Happens If a Hospital Does Not Provide a SART Exam?
When a hospital skips a SART exam after a sexual assault, it isn't just a lapse in care - it's often a failure of a legal duty. Evidence is lost, cases are weakened, and survivors are left to carry the weight of a system that failed them. Here's what that failure actually means, and what you can do about it.
5 min read•Cohen Hirsch LP
#Sexual Assault#SART Exam#SANE Nurse
Sexual Assault
What Is a SART Exam and Why It Matters
A SART exam - Sexual Assault Response Team exam - is a specialized medical and forensic examination performed after a suspected sexual assault. The law firm Cohen Hirsch, LP explains when to seek a SART exam, why hospitals are legally required to offer them, and what happens when they don't.
6 min read•Cohen Hirsch LP
#Sexual Assault#SART Exam#Rape Kit