Personal Injury Claims for Crime Victims

The FBI reports that there were 15,696 known murders in 2015 and over 300,000 robberies throughout the United States. It is no secret that the US has a major problem with violent crime, and often the victims just accept that they might not get justice. However, even if they do get justice and their attackers are put away for a good long time, that doesn’t change the fact that they lost something.

Those who suffer crime often have to deal with the aftermath. They have to replace what was stolen or destroyed and they have to pay for the medical bills that cover any injuries. In the case of many, they have insurance that can help, but not always. What victims don’t realize is that they can file a personal injury claim seeking damages to cover their medical expenses or any other damages that they had to incur.

However, personal injury claims don’t need to just be filed against the attacker, especially if they are never caught. You can also file against the property owner or their insurance company if they didn’t take steps to prevent crimes like yours. Also, if you are attacked and injured while at work, depending on the circumstances, you may be able to collect worker’s compensation while you heal.

If you were the victim of a crime no matter whether the perpetrator is in custody and awaiting trial, has limited assets, or was never caught, you have options for a personal injury case. To talk about your options, contact us today.