Sexual assault leaves victims struggling with extensive and dramatic losses. Your life may have changed in ways you could not have imagined. If you were a victim of sexual assault in Atlanta, Georgia, our team at Rafi Law Firm can fight to help you secure financial compensation. Contact (404) 800-9933 today for a free consultation with an experienced Atlanta sexual assault injury lawyer.
With over 50 years of experience, we’ve helped our clients recover over $200 million in settlements and verdicts. Criminal prosecutions help victims get justice–but they do nothing to compensate you for your losses. Contact our law offices today if you were a victim.
Why Choose the Team at Rafi Law Firm To Help Me After a Sexual Assault Injury in Atlanta?
At Rafi Law Firm, our Atlanta personal injury lawyers have a reputation for fighting fiercely for our clients. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions for our success and are ready to help you, too, if you’ve been injured in Atlanta, GA.
Our team has been recognized nationally and locally, including by:
- Super Lawyers
- Atlanta Magazine
- Georgia Trend’s Legal Elite
Most cases never go to trial. Our attorneys have the skills to negotiate full and fair settlements with insurance companies and defense teams. That said, we never back down from a fight and are always ready to take our cases to trial. The insurance companies know that–and they know you won’t be pushed into taking a lowball settlement with our team by your side.
Reach out today to learn more about how our Atlanta personal injury attorneys can fight for you. We offer a free consultation.
Statistics on Sexual Assault Injuries
According to some studies, one in every three women experiences some type of sexual violence in their lifetime. One in every six men is a victim. 3,598 rapes were reported in the state of Georgia alone in 2024.
Unfortunately, it’s widely understood that these statistics don’t tell the whole story. They often don’t include sexual assaults that aren’t rape. They don’t even begin to account for victims who never report their sexual abuse.
Sexual Assault Injury Claims in Georgia: An Overview of Your Rights
Many victims of sexual assault don’t understand that they have rights under state personal injury laws. That’s true regardless of whether your attacker was caught and convicted.
If you were attacked and injured, you have the right to seek compensation. Your attacker can be held financially liable. So can others who ignored their legal responsibilities.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Sexual Assault Injuries in Georgia?
Depending on the circumstances, our attorneys may be able to seek compensation from:
- The person who committed the assault
- The owner of the property where the sexual assault occurred, if the owner’s security measures were inadequate
- The perpetrator’s employer, if the assault occurred while they were working
- Organizations or educational institutions
- Government agencies, if the attack occurred on government property
In reality, criminal perpetrators often don’t have the funds to pay personal injury victims. Insurance doesn’t cover intentional acts of violence. It can be confusing, but someone other than your attacker may be financially responsible for your injuries.
Premises liability laws impose certain duties on property owners. If you were assaulted in a parking garage, on a college campus, or even in a rental apartment complex, the owner may be liable for failing to provide adequate security.
Vicarious liability laws impose responsibilities on employers. They can be held responsible for employees’ actions on the job.
Our Attorneys Handle All Types of Sexual Assault Injury Cases
We represent clients who have been harmed due to:
- Sexual assault and rape
- Domestic violence
- Sexual abuse
- Statutory rape
- “Date” rape
- Unwanted sexual contact or touching
- Sex trafficking
- Child sexual abuse
Sexual assault and abuse are always traumatic. You deserve all of the justice the law has to offer–and we’re here to help you fight for the money you deserve.
How Much Is My Atlanta Sexual Assault Injury Case Worth?
Many different factors will be relevant in assessing the value of your injury claim, including:
- The severity and permanence of your physical injuries
- The nature of the perpetrator’s actions
- The location of the attack, and whether third parties can be held liable
- The depth of your emotional suffering and how the assault has changed your life
- Your financial costs, including medical costs
- How the ordeal and injury have impacted your ability to work and earn a living
- How the ordeal has impacted your personal relationships
No two sexual assault cases are exactly the same. Different factors may impact the value of your personal injury case.
It’s difficult for some victims to think about money after a sexual assault. Standing up to insurance and defense teams can be overwhelming and can seem impossible. Our Atlanta sexual assault injury attorneys are here to handle the legal claims on your behalf. Just call us today to discuss your case.
What Types of Damages Are Available to Sexual Assault Injury Victims in Atlanta?
Like any personal injury victim, you’re entitled to pursue compensation for two types of compensatory damages: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Your damages might include:
- Current and expected future medical expenses
- Lost wages if you missed work due to the assault
- Reduced earning potential to account for long-term impacts on your earnings
- Mental health treatment
- Physical therapy
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and trauma
- Fear, anxiety, and depression
- PTSD
- Diminished quality of life
- Physical disfigurement and scarring
- Damage to relationships
You may also qualify for punitive damages. Punitive damages are awarded as punishment for intentional wrongdoing and shocking behavior. While rare, punitive damages are often appropriate if the perpetrator is a defendant.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer to Handle a Sexual Assault Injury Case in Georgia?
You can hire Rafi Law Firm on a contingency fee basis. You won’t have to pay a penny upfront. We calculate our attorneys’ fees as a percentage of your settlement or verdict.
You’ll never pay attorneys’ fees until your attorney recovers compensation in your case.
Our Attorneys in Atlanta Represent Clients With All Types of Sexual Assault Injuries
Sexual assault can be incredibly violent. Victims are vulnerable to all types of injuries. Our attorneys are here to fight for any injuries you’ve suffered, including:
- Severe lacerations and bruising
- Facial and dental injuries
- Eye injuries
- Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Severe depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and thoughts of suicide
- Broken bones and fractures
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Gastrointestinal injuries
- Genital injuries
- Internal injuries
- Unwanted pregnancy
- Damage to fertility
- Throat injuries
- Urinary tract infections
Every situation is different. Even if your injuries aren’t listed here, reach out for legal advice today. You deserve to understand your legal rights and options.
What Do I Have To Prove To Recover Compensation After a Sexual Assault Injury in Atlanta?
Most personal injury victims must prove negligence to recover compensation. Perpetrators of sexual assault act intentionally–not negligently.
To recover compensation for an intentional tort–like sexual assault–you must prove that it’s “more likely than not true” that the defendant assaulted you. This is a lower bar than the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard that applies in criminal cases.
What Is Negligence and How Is It Relevant to a Sexual Assault Injury Case in Georgia?
When a second defendant is involved, negligence becomes relevant. Even if a third-party defendant didn’t intentionally hurt you, they can be responsible for their negligence.
The elements of negligence are:
- The defendant had a duty of care. For example, property owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably safe when they invite others onto the premises
- They breached their duty. For example, by failing to provide adequate security to prevent reasonably foreseeable crimes
- You were harmed because of the breach of duty and suffered damages
- The harm you experienced was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the defendant’s actions or omissions
Sexual assault injury cases are often based on negligent security. When criminal acts are reasonably foreseeable, property owners have a legal duty to take reasonable security precautions to prevent them.
How Long Do I Have To Seek Compensation After a Sexual Attack in Georgia?
In most cases, Georgia law gives victims only two years to file a lawsuit. The two-year period begins on the date you were assaulted. After two years pass, you could lose your right to damages.
The deadline can be extended in some cases. For example, if the defendant is facing criminal charges, the courts pause the statute of limitations until those charges are resolved.
We know that telling your story can be difficult. We highly recommend reaching out to our lawyers soon. We have the tools to help you get through this difficult time.
Call an Experienced Atlanta Sexual Assault Injury Lawyer for a Free Case Review Today
Regardless of where you were assaulted in Atlanta, GA, our team at Rafi Law Firm can help. After a sexual attack, call our experienced Atlanta sexual assault injury attorneys to discuss your rights today during a free consultation. You may deserve compensation that can help you get through this difficult time.
