Victims of Violent Crime
Massachusetts Assault Victims' Attorneys
Violent crime can occur anywhere. A club fails to eject a patron who is threatening and abusive in his manner—a young man sitting nearby becomes a shooting victim. A broken security lock in an office building goes for weeks without being repaired, and an employee is sexually assaulted in her office. Inadequate security in an apartment complex results in a break-in and assault and battery of a resident. A schoolchild is sexually assaulted by a custodian the district hired without performing a background check. None of those assailants should have had access to their victims.
Assault victims and civil lawsuits for negligent security
Lawyers at our Worcester firm, Revelli & Revelli, have found that although crime victims expect the criminal justice system to hold offenders responsible and sentence them accordingly, many do not realize the civil court system provides the victims with an additional recourse. In addition to a personal injury claim against the assailant, an assault victim may file a claim against a business for negligent security or the party's failure to prevent a foreseeable crime.
If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured or killed as a result of a violent crime, and you would like to speak with one of our trial lawyers about a possible civil lawsuit, please contact our office and arrange a free, confidential consultation. We realize that your experience was traumatic, and assure you that our attorneys and staff will handle the matter with sensitivity.
Gun crimes, sexual assaults, domestic violence—victims of these crimes, or, in the case of fatal assaults, the families of victims, are entitled to compensation for physical injuries and emotional and psychological distress. A condition such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual dysfunction, anxiety, or depression, whether or not it can be resolved through psychiatric treatment, has a real and significant impact on the victim's life. For more information, see:
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Our attorneys have access to medical, psychiatric, and economic experts who support the lawyers as they present compelling arguments to juries on behalf of our clients. Call 508-471-3020 or e-mail our Worcester, Massachusetts law firm for a free consultation about a personal injury claim related to a violent or sexual assault.
