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 were walking through the alley next to
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 physical injuries, emotional
Sexual assaults are distressingly common on universities and college campuses throughout the United States. A 2015 survey indicated that one out of every 10 students has experienced sexual violence since starting college — and up to 90% of those are from someone the victim knows. Colleges and universities have a certain obligation to provide a
Assault can be a traumatic experience that leaves physical and emotional scars. While it can happen anywhere, it may be more common to see this violent behavior in bars and night clubs where drug and alcohol consumption may be prevalent. If a patron assaulted you in one of these places, your first instinct may be
Most people go through life never imagining they will become the victim of a crime. You may see news coverage of such events in other states. Even if a tragic crime occurs near your Georgia home, it may still be too terrible to conceive that you may be involved in a similar incident. Nevertheless, if
Your getaway may have been spur-of-the-moment or planned months in advance, but you could almost feel your stress melting away as you checked into your hotel and began to explore your surroundings. Maybe you traveled with your family, with some friends or by yourself. If you vacationed in a place that was new to you,
After an attack or an assault at a hotel, you may feel hurt, overwhelmed and confused about where to turn. You are the innocent victim of the harmful actions of another person, and you have the right to seek compensation for what you have suffered. Insurance companies and property owners are not interested in your
It is unfortunate that some people are injured by drunk drivers leaving bars and restaurants in Georgia, and others are injured when they are assaulted by other patrons or workers while they are visiting the establishments. Under the law, the owners of restaurants and bars owe a duty to people to keep their businesses reasonably
Assaults in apartment complexes are often crimes of opportunity. While no one can guarantee the safety of any location, many attacks could be avoided if landlords took proper security precautions. In Georgia, landlords and building managers can be held to bear some responsibility for assaults taking place on their property if their negligence allowed the