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Miami Injury Lawyers for Rape and Assault Victims

The aftermath of a violent crime, such as rape or assault, can be physically and emotionally traumatic for the victims. In addition to physical injuries that may have resulted from the incident, victims may suffer emotional trauma that they never fully recover from. In cases of rape, sexual assault or another violent crime, sometimes, the criminal justice system just isn't enough. Gaps in the legal system can result in guilty people walking free of conviction. For some victims, even a guilty conviction will never repair the emotional damage they have endured.

If you or a loved one has fallen victim to rape or assault, you have options to seek justice. At Needle & Ellenberg, our injury lawyers help victims of violent crimes seek civil justice for the emotional and physical injuries caused. Contact our South Florida law firm to learn more about how we can help you.

Obtaining Justice for Victims of Assault and Rape

It was not your fault. Many victims of abuse or assault feel they did something to bring the violence upon themselves. In fact, defense attorneys for the other side often try to convince the victims that they are at least partly to blame. However, at Needle & Ellenberg, we are committed to improving the lives of our clients — not making them worse by assessing unjustified guilt.

We pursue civil liability in cases involving rape, abuse or assault injuries. Depending on the results of our detailed investigation, we may find multiple third parties who may be held financially responsible for your damages:

• Did negligent security in a parking lot, parking ramp, hotel or other property allow the attack to occur?
• Did poor lighting near building exits create dangerous conditions that attracted criminal activity or enticed attackers to linger for potential victims?
• Did other negligence of property owners unintentionally contribute to the act?

If a property owner's negligence led to unsafe property conditions, they can be held financially responsible.

Our personal injury lawyers seek reasonable compensation for your medical expenses, counseling expenses and other expenses related to the attack. Additionally, we pursue reasonable compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured and will continue to experience as a result of the traumatic attack.

Contact us at Needle & Ellenberg to discuss how we can help you recover and move past the rape or assault.