Victims Of Crimes

Courts may order convicted criminals to pay financial restitution to crime victims and receive compensation under the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program. But victims of crime should consider the possible advantages of filing their own civil lawsuit. Parties...

All nursing homes in Georgia have regulations that require employees to report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to their superiors. The state has adopted virtually identical regulations. Unfortunately, not all nursing home employees treat the regulations...

Crimes impact people of all ages, genders and races. Falling victim to a crime can shake the lives of Georgia residents. For minor crimes, this can impact one’s life initially and over time. However, for those victimized by more serious crimes, such as sexual assault,...

The term “financial abuse” refers to a broad range of inappropriate behaviors intended to deprive a person of their assets for the benefit of someone else. Older adults in nursing home facilities are particularly vulnerable to financial abuse, which can take several...

Police misconduct is a serious issue that for decades people have found it hard to fight back against. In cases where the police department carried out the investigation after allegations of wrongdoing, people would question how accurate that investigation could be....

It is well known that every single police officer around the country takes an oath to serve and protect the community. Police officers should not place anyone’s life in danger, unless the circumstances demand it. However, there are times when police officers cross the...

It is perhaps understandable in this year of the coronavirus pandemic that some other important issues have been overlooked by both Atlanta media and national news outlets. A few days ago, National Crime Victims' Rights Week ended with little fanfare or notice. When...

A physical assault can leave you severely injured, and your attacker does not need a gun or other deadly weapon to do it. Even with prompt emergency medical treatment, you could be left with lifelong disabilities that limit your independence and quality of life, not...

Looking for a new place to live can be an exciting experience. Whether you are looking to live away from your parents for the first time or have simply decided to move to another location, you may consider living in an apartment complex due to the ease of renting, at...