Yes, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against someone who infected you with herpes. You can sue even if the sex was consensual. The lawsuit would claim that the transmitter was negligent. He or she could have prevented the transmission of their herpes, but failed to do so.

Can I be sued if I didnt know I had herpes?

Even if a sexual partner didnt know he or she was infected with herpes at the time they gave it to you, you may still have a case for negligence. Negligence claims are premised on the fact that a person owed you of duty of care, breached that duty, and that you were injured as a result.

How can I prevent passing herpes to my partner?

How can I make sure I dont give anyone herpes?Always use condoms and dental dams during oral, anal, and vaginal sex.Talk with your doctor about taking herpes medication every day, which can lower your chances of spreading herpes.Dont have sex during a herpes outbreak, even with a condom.More items

How do you tell your partner you have herpes after youve slept with them?

You can make it less awkward if you share the news in a relaxed setting, gently introducing the topic by saying something like “I had my annual pap smear and it looks like I have the virus that causes herpes.” The next step would be to reassure your partner with, “Luckily, there is treatment that can help prevent and

What happens if HPV doesnt go away?

In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area.