It can be easy to forget that a crime doesn’t end when the perpetrator is caught. In fact, it might not even be over when the perpetrator goes to a criminal trial and is convicted. When one or more parties are injured physically or psychologically as a result of someone’s criminal actions, those injuries can go on to affect the victims and their families on a long-term and even permanent basis.
This is why it’s important to look into every...
Police brutality has become a common topic of conversation as cases involving excessive use of force by law enforcement are more frequently coming to light. Victims of police brutality may have options for recovery under law, despite the state and federal immunity that police officers have traditionally been protected by. Like any other profession, police officers are expected to respect civil rights
In two recent lawsuits, Ford Motor Company argued that accident victims in Minnesota and Montana were not eligible to file against them due to jurisdictional restrictions. However on March 25th, 2021, The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Ford can be sued in state courts outside of Michigan due to the strength of connection between the victims’ claims and the company’s activities in other states.
The accidents in question occurred...
When a person suffers an assault, it’s easy to think that the worst is over. While this may be true in regard to the victim’s immediate safety, an assault victim will likely face continued expenses in the form of medical bills, therapy costs, and even lost wages for time taken off work to recover physically and emotionally from the incident. The trauma from an assault can linger and even develop into psychological injuries. It’s important...
Losing a loved one in a work-related accident is always a tragedy, but can be particularly damaging when the deceased was a primary earner for the family. When a loved one dies in a work-related accident, depending on the circumstances of the death the family may be eligible to receive a variety of benefits. If your loved one’s death occurred as the result of negligence or intentional conduct on the part of the employer or a third-party such as...
A crime victim is anyone who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or financial harm as the result of another person’s criminal behavior. This may include the victim whom the crime was perpetrated against, bystanders who intervened to stop the criminal activity, and even first-responders who suffered as a result of their response to the criminal behavior.A crime victim has a variety of rights under United States law, and many states offer...
What happens to victims who were sexually abused as children, and wish to seek justice as adults years later? A statute of limitations presents a roadbloack for that kind of case, and advocates for justice are encouraging the Pennsylvania Senate to amend these statutes.It was reported recently that deliberation returned back to the Senate in a dispute to offer victims that second chance to file lawsuits against perpetrators or institutions even...
Domestic violence is something that should never be acceptable in a loving home, and sometimes, it doesn't show up right away. This is why ANYONE can find themselves a victim in this type of relationship, regardless of gender. Even confident and otherwise successful individuals have fallen into this painful relationship. Many times the abuser is very charming and they manage to fool not only their lover, but also their lover's family and friends...