Our mission is to help women, and anyone affected by corporate or institutional wrongdoing, understand their legal rights and take empowered action. Here, you’ll find clear answers about who we are, how we work, what kinds of legal issues we help with, and what to expect when pursuing a case. Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to take the next step, we’re here to guide you toward justice, accountability, and meaningful change.
- Are you lawyers?
- What if I’m not a woman?
- Why should I take legal action?
- Will this cost me anything?
- Will this hurt my doctor?
- Why do you need my social security number?
- How much money will I receive?
- How much of my time will this take?
- Why do these cases take so long?
- Will I have to go to court?
- Can I take action anonymously?
- What types of cases do A Case for Women and their partner firms assist with?
- What is sexual assault?
- What is sex trafficking?
- What is the difference between sexual assault and abuse?
- What is sexual exploitation?
- How do I know if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
- What evidence do you need to prove sexual assault?
- How do you find the law firms you work with?
- Would I be better off with a local law firm?
- Where are you based?
- What happens after I submit on your site?
- How does ACFW get paid?
- What issues do you cover?
- What if I don’t have my records?
- Is this confidential?
- I submitted through your site and you couldn’t connect me with a law firm. What now?
- How can I get in touch with you?
- Is Roblox safe for kids?
- What is the gender pay gap?
- What is the race pay gap?
- What is period poverty?
- What is discrimination?
- Why was Johnson & Johnson baby powder discontinued?
- Why was Essure discontinued?
Is A Case for Women a law firm or legal group?
A Case for Women (ACFW) is not a law firm but a women-led group helping women take civil legal action. We connect women to law firms on contingency fee, so all women, regardless of finances, can take legal action and change their lives for the better.
Will A Case for Women still help me if I’m not a woman?
Though our name may suggest otherwise, we’re glad to review your legal options regardless of gender. Founded to empower women, often the gatekeepers for their families, we’re honored to help men too. By supporting natural advocates, we empower everyone.
What are the benefits of taking legal action through A Case for Women’s law firm partners?
When you take a stand, you may gain compensation and drive meaningful change. Holding powerful entities accountable through lawsuits can help pressure corporations to reform, shape laws to protect all, and can be both healing and empowering for many.
Does it cost money to work with A Case for Women or their partner law firms?
There is no charge for ACFW services. If we connect you with a law firm, they work on contingency. If they achieve a positive result, they receive a percentage of the verdict or settlement. If not, they absorb the time and costs, and you owe nothing.
Do these lawsuits harm my doctor or medical provider?
Mass tort cases like Essure are not against individual doctors. They target the drug or device maker. These cases often exist because it was discovered later that the manufacturer knew their product was harmful but hid it from everyone, including doctors.
Why does A Case for Women or their law firm partners need my Social Security number?
The law firm needs your Social Security number to file your case before the court and to ultimately settle the case. (If you feel more comfortable, you can provide your social security number directly to the law firm after you sign their retainer agreement.)
How much compensation could I get from a lawsuit with A Case for Women?
Unfortunately, we cannot give you an exact amount. Outcomes depend on settlement success, dollar value, state law, case complexity, and other factors. Compensation can be significant; attorneys are paid a percentage only if they win or settle your case.
How much time will a lawsuit with A Case for Women require from me?
Most legal action requires little of your time. You may complete paperwork and have a few calls, but the law firm handles the heavy lifting, like ordering records, investigating, hiring experts, and fighting the defendant while you focus on your life.
Why do lawsuits take so long to settle?
Mass tort cases like talc or hernia mesh can take years since manufacturers fight to avoid paying. While you wait, attorneys file complaints, gather records, and build your case. Few cases go to trial, but outcomes can help shape future settlements.
Do I have to go to court if I join a lawsuit with A Case for Women?
It’s very unlikely you’ll go to court. A few Bellwether trials help push cases toward settlement. If your case is chosen, you and your attorney decide whether to testify. Most clients manage everything from home, communicating by mail, email, or phone.
Can I file a lawsuit through A Case for Women’s partner law firms anonymously?
In sensitive cases like sexual assault, you may have the option to file anonymously. We need your info to connect you with a firm, but it’s never shared beyond them. Once you sign, attorney-client privilege ensures confidentiality, safety, and support.
How does A Case for Women choose the law firms it partners with?
ACFW founder Susan Knape and our team have decades of legal experience and a strong network of experienced plaintiff firms that we have long-term relationships with. Many hold leadership roles in major litigation, all with proven success in complex cases.
Should I hire a local lawyer instead of working with A Case for Women?
When facing large companies like Bayer or Johnson & Johnson, consider your resources. Local firms often lack the experience or financial resources to handle protracted legal battles. National firms work on contingency and can handle complex, multi-year cases.
Where is A Case for Women located and who do you serve?
Though we are officially headquartered in Dallas, TX, our advocates work from all over the country and the law firms we work with are all national firms. We can look into legal options for anyone living in the U.S. (and sometimes Canada and Europe, as well).
What happens after I submit an inquiry to A Case for Women?
After your inquiry, our team will reach out with questions. If legal options exist, you’ll complete a short questionnaire by phone or secure link. We then review with our lawyer network, and if matched, send a digital agreement before forwarding your file.
How does A Case for Women make money if services are free?
ACFW is funded by sponsorships from leading law firms that ask us to share how women can access legal action. We also run independent social channels to educate women on key issues, including news topics that may or may not involve legal recourse.
What types of legal issues does A Case for Women help with?
We focus on injuries to women or families from drugs, devices, products, sexual assault, or financial harm. Law firms we work with handle civil cases against entities, not family or divorce law. If that’s your need, we can offer resources that may help.
Can A Case for Women still help me if I don’t have medical records?
While you may not currently have medical records, this doesn’t necessarily invalidate your case. For now, just share your best guess about what happened and when. If matched with a firm, they will investigate further. Do not send ACFW records or evidence; save those for your attorneys.
Is my information confidential when I speak with A Case for Women?
We never share your personal information and take extensive steps to keep our systems secure. If matched and you sign with a law firm, only your relevant info is shared. Once you sign, the attorney-client privilege ensures full confidentiality by law.
What happens if A Case for Women cannot connect me with a law firm?
Your statute of limitations may have passed or your issue may fall outside ACFW’s scope. Still, resources may help. If no options remain, you can contact representatives, join advocacy groups, or vote to support change. Reach out to us with updates anytime.
How can I contact A Case for Women for legal help or questions?
To explore your legal options, start by submitting a form on our website. If you already have and still have questions, email contact@acaseforwomen.com or call (866) 488-4786. You can also follow ACFW on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads for updates.
What types of cases do A Case for Women and their partner firms assist with?
A Case for Women educates women harmed by corporation wrongdoing, which ranges from sexual assault to pharmaceutical injuries, like Essure or Mesh. We help women understand their legal options and how to take their power back through civil legal action.
What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault is any sexual act or contact without consent, or one committed when consent is impossible due to age, intoxication, threat, coercion, or force. We help survivors seek recognition, justice, and support through civil legal action.
What is sex trafficking?
Sex trafficking happens when people are recruited, transported, or controlled for sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion. It is a crime that exploits vulnerability, strips away freedom, and violates fundamental human rights at every level.
What is the difference between sexual assault and sexual abuse?
Sexual assault typically refers to a single act of unwanted sexual contact. Sexual abuse often describes repeated harm, sometimes over time, with manipulation or power imbalances that leave victims unable to freely provide true consent.
What is sexual exploitation?
Sexual exploitation is abusing power or trust to take sexual advantage of someone. It can involve coercion, manipulation, or profit from another’s body or image, especially when the person is vulnerable or cannot meaningfully consent.
How do I know if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
If sexual contact occurred without your clear and voluntary consent, or if you were forced, threatened, manipulated, or incapacitated, that may be sexual assault. Your experience is valid, and it is always okay to seek help and support.
What do I do if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
Focus on safety first. Seek immediate medical care and avoid discarding possible evidence. Reach out to someone you trust, contact a hotline, or consider reporting to law enforcement. You are not alone and help is available.
What evidence do you need to prove sexual assault?
Evidence may include medical exams, photographs, clothing, texts, or witness accounts. Even without physical proof, your voice matters. While keeping as much evidence as possible may help your case, it is the responsibility of your lawyer to prove your case.
Is Roblox safe for kids?
Roblox provides parental controls, but risks remain like inappropriate content or predatory contact. Parents can use settings, monitor activity, and maintain open conversations to help protect kids online. However, predators can coach kids through turning off controls and hiding material from parents.
What is the gender pay gap?
The gender pay gap is the average difference in earnings between men and women. Even in similar roles, women often earn less due to systemic discrimination, unequal opportunities, and undervaluing of women’s contributions in the workplace.
What is the race wage gap?
The race wage gap is the difference in earnings among racial and ethnic groups. Workers of color often earn less due to systemic discrimination, unequal access to opportunity, and structural barriers that reinforce long-standing inequities.
What is period poverty?
Period poverty is when someone lacks access to menstrual products, safe sanitation, or education. It prevents those who menstruate from managing periods with dignity, health, and equality, limiting full participation in everyday life.
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is unfair treatment based on identity such as race, gender, age, or religion. It denies equal rights and dignity, harms individuals, and reinforces systems that keep opportunities and resources unevenly distributed.
Why was Johnson & Johnson baby powder discontinued?
Johnson & Johnson ended sales of talc-based baby powder after concerns it contained asbestos and was linked to ovarian cancer. Lawsuits followed, leading to a global shift from talc products to safer cornstarch-based alternatives.
Why was Essure discontinued?
Essure, a permanent birth control device, was discontinued after reports of safety issues including pain, device migration, and serious complications. Bayer, the manufacturer, acted after thousands of women raised concerns about its risks and lasting harm.
