Violent Crimes
Atlanta, Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer


In our world, a person's life can change instantly by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. As a result of violent criminal conduct, a victim can be permanently injured and suffer devastating personal losses due to the violence that can last a lifetime.

In some cases, the law in the State of Georgia may provide some remedy to those people who have been victims of violent crime. There are instances where the criminal activity could have been avoided by better security measures against violent crimes. For example, an apartment complex or a business may be responsible for failing to implement adequate safety measures, such as failing to maintain fences, lighting, or adequate security through patrol or television cameras. In many cases, these corporations may have significant prior knowledge of violent criminal activity on their property.

If someone you know has been the victim of a violent criminal attack, it is important to contact an attorney immediately. Frequently, there may be evidence as to inadequate measures taken to prevent the violent criminal attack. By prompt action, a lawyer experienced in representing victims of violent crime can take action to take steps such as hiring experts or investigators to preserve evidence. If that evidence is not preserved, your legal rights to be compensated may be lost or reduced.

Also, an experienced Crime Victims Attorney can assist you with the State of Georgia's law that victims of violent crime may be compensated by the State for up to $10,000 of their expenses. These expenses may include cost of medical care, psychological counseling, loss of support from a dependent, loss of wages, funeral and burial expenses, and other emergency expenses that were due to the violent crime. By seeking legal assistance from an experienced lawyer, the victim's application to the Georgia's Crime Victim Compensation Board in Atlanta Georgia can be made.

Under the Georgia Crime Victim Compensation Board definitions, a "victim" is a person who is injured physically, who dies, or suffers financial hardship as a result of being injured physically as a direct result of a crime. "Crimes" include homicide shootings, rape, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic/family violence, DUI crashes, assaults and other acts of violence against a person.

Please contact the office immediately if you or someone you care about has been a victim of a violent crime. To learn more about how deal with the effects on your life during this difficult time, please see our articles on Managing Your Situation After Becoming A Victim and Overcoming Effects of Violent Crimes. Please send your questions or concerns via e-mail to mneff@mlnlaw.com or call (404) 531-9700.

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