In the
State of Georgia, there are laws that may provide remedy to those people who
are victims of violent crimes. For example, when the criminal activity could
have been avoided by better security measures, such as with an apartment
complex or a business that may be responsible for failing to have adequate
safety measures (failing to maintain fences, lighting, or adequate security
through patrol or television cameras), you may be entitled to compensation
from the complex. Unfortunately, there are often times when a dwelling owner
or a corporation has significant prior knowledge of violent crimes occurring
on their property.
If you, or someone you know, have been the victim of a violent crime, it is
crucial that you contact an attorney immediately. Prompt action on your part
allows an experienced attorney to preserve invaluable evidence of a violent
crime by hiring experts and investigators as quickly as possible. Preserving
evidence assures that your legal rights will not be lost or reduced.
Also important is that by seeking
legal assistance from an experienced lawyer, a victim’s application to the
Georgia's Crime Victim Compensation Board in Atlanta, Georgia can be made.
Victims of violent crime in Georgia may be compensated by the State for up
to $10,000 for their expenses. These expenses include your costs for 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.
The Georgia Crime Victim
Compensation Board defines a "victim" as a person who is physically injured,
dies, or suffers financial hardship as a result of being a victim of a
violent 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 to
deal with the effects on your life after a violent crime attack, please see
our article on
Managing Your Situation After Becoming A Victim. Please send your
questions or concerns via e-mail to
info@violentcrimesvictim.com or call (404)
531-9700.
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