Arson is a felony on its own. Many arsonists, however, do not plan to harm anyone. They believe they are setting fire to empty structures. The goal is to cause property damage, but not to cause injury or take a life. However, arson is incredibly dangerous and things...
Help for the victims injured by criminal conduct
There are many ways Georgia residents can suffer injuries because of another person’s misconduct. The problem with this sort of situation is who to hold responsible for a victim’s suffering. For example, say you are staying overnight in an Atlanta hotel and someone...
Would better lighting or security have prevented your assault?
Atlanta is a busy city with many neighborhoods that are substantially more prone to criminal activity than others. People can wind up victimized just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Whether you visited a hotel bar downtown as part of a night out or...
Can bars be held responsible when you are assaulted?
While going out to bars can be fun, you never know who is going to be there. There may be the danger of assault while you are visiting local businesses. If you are the victim of a crime, is there anyone at fault other than the perpetrator? You may be suffering from...
LA Dodgers settle lawsuit after fan-on-fan violence
The family of a man who suffered severe head injuries in an attack settled their lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers and two fans. The suit stemmed from a fight in a parking lot outside Dodgers Stadium after a baseball game. Neither side has revealed the details...
When your school doesn’t protect you from sexual assault
Recent cultural shifts have brought justice to many victims of sexual assault. Some of the most serious of these cases have happened in academia. Yet many professors accused of assault continue teaching and researching without consequence. Tenure structures at...
Were you the victim of a crime on someone else’s property?
You probably know that the law requires business owners to take measures to protect your safety. Like most people here in Atlanta, you probably think this means that they must keep the floors clean, keep objects from falling and keep the sidewalks and parking lots...
