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Many victims of rape, assault, and other violent crimes in the greater Atlanta area and Norcross suffer more than physical trauma. They also experience emotional trauma that manifests itself in ongoing fear, depression, and anxiety. These victims may face expensive medical treatment and therapy. Many cannot return to work due to the harm which has been inflicted upon them.
With over 75 years of collective legal experience, the crime victim attorneys of Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., know how to navigate the complex civil and criminal justice systems and how to seek just compensation for victims. Over the years, our crime victim lawyers have collected more than $150 million for our clients. We can help you today if you are a crime victim or if you lost a loved one due to the criminal acts of another person.
Each client we work with has a different story to tell ─ different circumstances, different challenges, and different needs. When you choose to work with the team at Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., our crime victim litigation lawyers guarantee that you will never be treated like just another case number. Everyone on our staff shows genuine concern for our clients, and we always go above and beyond to help. Contact us today to learn more.
Georgia has two types of justice systems. The criminal justice system punishes people for the crimes they commit. The government prosecutes the case, and the punishment can include fines, incarceration and the loss of other rights and privileges.
The civil justice system, on the other hand, helps people to resolve disputes and to seek redress for the harm done to them. The person who files a civil lawsuit is the one who prosecutes the case, not the government. A personal injury claim is a type of civil justice system case.
When people get hurt due to crime and incur financial losses like medical bills or lost wages from work, they often mistakenly believe there is nothing they can do to seek compensation for those losses. They may assume that, because the government is handling the criminal case, that’s the end of the matter. But in Georgia, as in many other states, victims may also seek justice through the civil system.
For decades, the crime victim attorneys of Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., have been helping crime victims in Gwinnett County and throughout the greater Atlanta area to pursue compensation for their injuries and losses. If you or a loved one suffered harm due to another person’s criminal acts, we can help you to explore all options available to you through the civil justice system.
If you suffer an injury due to a crime, your first step should be to cooperate with prosecutors so that the offender is prosecuted, punished, and held accountable in our criminal justice system. The next step is to make sure that you are seeking medical treatment for any injuries. You will also want to document each and every aspect of your case. Here are some additional things you can do that will help you to pursue full and fair compensation:
A criminal conviction can play an important role in your civil case. However, even if the defendant is not convicted, you may still be able to recover compensation in a civil claim. The criminal and civil cases may naturally overlap. However, they remain separate and distinct.
If you suffer physical, emotional, or economic losses due to a crime, you may be able to file a claim through the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program. The program is funded through fines and penalties that criminal offenders pay into the system. As a victim, you may be awarded funds up to:
However, as you can see, this compensation is fairly limited and may fail to fully cover all of the losses that a person suffers due to a crime. In those cases, it may be necessary to file a civil lawsuit that seeks damages such as:
Sometimes, the person who committed the crime is not the only one who should be held accountable. For instance, the defendant’s employer may be liable if the defendant committed the crime while acting within the course and scope of his or her employment, or the employer may be liable for negligently hiring, training, or supervising the defendant. If the crime occurred due to negligent security, the property owner may be held responsible. A Norcross negligent security Attorney will help. In drunk driving accidents, the bar, store, or restaurant that served a visibly intoxicated or underage driver could potentially be sued in a dram shop claim. Contact a Norcross negligent security lawyer today.
When you work with Kevin A. Adamson, P.C., we will explore all sources of compensation available to you if you have suffered harm due to the criminal acts of another. Our highly dedicated legal team will immediately get to work on gathering evidence, obtaining your medical records, and helping you to put together a clear and comprehensive package in order to request full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses. Our Norcross personal injury lawyers can help.
We know that no amount of compensation can fully make up for the harm that you and your loved ones have suffered. However, it can help you to move forward with a sense of justice, and it can give you the financial security that you need as you move forward.
To learn more, contact us today for a free consultation or you can visit our office at 4295 International Blvd. Suite D Norcross, GA 30093. You will quickly see that we are a compassionate legal team that focuses on personalized representation and smart legal strategies.
