Atlanta Crime Victim Lawyers
Georgia law requires businesses like apartment complexes, shopping malls, grocery stores, hotels, parking decks, and schools to ensure the safety of their guests. These businesses typically have significant insurance policies to cover such failures.
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For certain types of crimes, such as rape, we may be able to pursue a tort claim directly against the rapist if the person has any assets to go after. Most times, however, we will look for other entities that are responsible for your injuries because they did not keep you safe if you or your family member has been a victim of a criminal attack, such as a rape, shooting, or physical assault, while on commercial property, you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner for negligent or inadequate security.
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The types of commercial properties where this usually comes into play are: apartment complexes, shopping malls, grocery stores, hotels, parking decks, and schools. Businesses like these are required by Georgia law to keep their guests safe, and so they typically have large insurance policies that will cover failures to protect their guests from criminal attacks. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a crime, we can assist your family pursue justice. We will work closely with law enforcement and our own private investigators to try to ensure that everything possible is done to bring the criminal to justice, while also pursuing your rights against the property owner.
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All consultations are free. No retainers. No upfront fees. We will work closely with you to determine the best course of action for your case.
Rideshare Sexual Assault Claims in Georgia
If you experienced sexual assault during an Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare trip, you may have questions about the driver, the rideshare company, and what evidence could matter. Schneider Injury Law can privately review what happened, where it happened, and whether a civil claim may be available under Georgia law. Each case is different, and no result is guaranteed.
Can you sue Uber or Lyft for sexual assault?
A potential claim may involve the driver, a rideshare company, a property owner, or another responsible party, depending on the facts and applicable law. A lawyer should review the trip, the driver’s relationship to the company, the available records, and the evidence before identifying who may be legally responsible.
What evidence may help a rideshare sexual assault claim?
Keep the rideshare receipt or trip record, driver and vehicle details, app messages, payment records, medical or counseling records, witness information, and any police or incident report that you have. Do not put yourself at risk to gather evidence. Seek immediate medical care or emergency help when needed.
How much does a sexual assault lawyer cost in Georgia?
Schneider Injury Law offers a free consultation with no retainer and no upfront fees. The firm can explain the fee agreement and case costs before representation begins. For an accepted personal injury matter, the standard offer is no fee UNTIL we win, as stated in the signed agreement.
How much is an Uber or Lyft sexual assault lawsuit worth?
There is no reliable universal dollar figure. Potential compensation depends on the documented harm, treatment, losses, applicable claims, and available evidence. Schneider Injury Law does not promise a settlement, verdict, or specific amount.
Can I talk with a lawyer if I did not report the assault immediately?
You can still request a confidential case review. Timing and available legal options depend on the facts and applicable law, so do not rely on a general online deadline. A Georgia attorney can explain what records and next steps may matter for your situation.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For a private consultation about a potential civil claim, call (404) 800-3060 or contact Schneider Injury Law.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it called when a victim gets money?
When a victim receives money, it is called either compensation or restitution:
- Compensation: Money given to survivors of violent crimes, which doesn’t require the perpetrator to be identified or convicted.
- Restitution: Direct reimbursement from an identified and convicted perpetrator to the victim.
Victims who most often receive money are those affected by:
- Assault: 36% of applications paid.
- Child sexual abuse: 24% of applications paid.
- Sexual assault: 19% of applications paid.
- Homicide: 8% of applications paid.