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Please share this article and take action! We have been battling the tort reform movement since the 1980s. The purpose of this movement is to restrict the ability of survivors of violent crime to file lawsuits and seek justice through the civil legal system. Here, Deitch & Rogers LLC partner and founder, Gilbert Deitch, provides insight on Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), along with some immediate steps to take if you are willing to join the fight.

Hi Gil, please introduce yourself, specify the number of years you have represented survivors, and explain how the current version of Senate Bill 68 would ...

Losing a loved one is an immeasurable tragedy, and when this loss is due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, it can be even more distressing. In legal terms, this is often referred to as a wrongful death. Families facing such a loss often find themselves navigating the complex process of seeking justice and compensation for their loss. One of the most challenging aspects of a wrongful death lawsuit is calculating the damages. It’s a process that requires a deep understanding of both the emotional and financial impact, as well as a thorough knowledge of the legal framework surrounding these cases.

When it ...

In today’s world, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become a convenient mode of transportation for millions of people. However, along with the convenience comes the responsibility of ensuring passenger safety. Unfortunately, cases of rideshare-related assaults and rape have emerged, leaving victims in need of legal support. If you or a loved one has been a victim of such a harrowing experience, you should know that there is help available. Trusted lawyers understand the complexities of rideshare rape cases, and we are here to guide you through the legal process.

Rideshare services have revolutionized the way we travel, ...

Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners responsible for injuries that occur on their property due to negligence or unsafe conditions. In today’s increasingly complex world, understanding premises liability is crucial for protecting your rights and seeking justice when accidents happen. It encompasses a wide range of situations where an individual is injured on someone else’s property, including slip and fall accidents, dog bites, inadequate security leading to assaults, and more. The central element in a premises liability case is the property owner’s negligence, meaning they failed to maintain a safe environment for visitors.

In premises liability cases, the ...

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Atlanta trial lawyers have secured a confidential $15 million settlement in a premises liability case involving an apartment complex where two female roommates were sexually assaulted at knifepoint. The plaintiffs, represented by attorneys from Deitch + Rogers, filed a civil lawsuit against the apartment operators for their failure to address known security vulnerabilities, including ineffective window locks, inadequate security patrols, and lack of warning residents about crime on the property. After multiple efforts to resolve the case for a lower settlement amounts, the case was settled on the eve of trial after nearly 30 depositions and extensive ...

Suffering a serious and violent injury can be a traumatic experience, leaving physical, emotional, and financial scars that may last a lifetime. If you’ve been injured in such circumstances, it’s crucial to understand your rights and options for seeking compensation. It is crucial to explore the process of filing a claim after a serious and violent injury and how legal professionals can assist in obtaining the compensation you deserve.

Dealing with the aftermath of a serious and violent injury can be overwhelming, but it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect your rights and pursue justice. ...

On the second anniversary of her death, the parents of Jennifer Cobb have filed a civil lawsuit against her alleged attacker and the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell.

Jennifer’s mother Susan Cobb, issued a brief statement this week stating their civil attorneys have filed a lawsuit against Jeremy Leonard Green and the Bell Family Branch YMCA.

Wayne Cobb filed the complaint on June 30, exactly two years after his daughter died.

Jennifer’s parents say they believe their daughter’s death is related to years of sexual abuse on the part of Green though he has only been indicted for alleged crimes in 2015.

Green was arrested in June 2021 and ...

Devereux Behavioral Health, an organization that provides services to individuals with behavioral, developmental, and intellectual disabilities, has paid $9,236,006.56 in damages and litigation expenses to the estate of Tia McGee, who was sexually assaulted by a Devereux employee while a patient at their behavioral health facility in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Tia was just fifteen years old when she was admitted to Devereux’s facility for treatment of sexualized and oppositional behavior, and instead of receiving the help she needed, she suffered further abuse at the hands of a Devereux employee. The employee, Jimmy Singleterry, was later convicted of child molestation, statutory rape, and sex with a ...

Deitch + Rogers is proud to announce its support of the Mask Up for Justice campaign, a joint effort between the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association to provide personal protective equipment to Georgia’s courthouse facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

This non-profit initiative is particularly focused on supplying clear masks to jurors, witnesses, and attorneys to ensure the safe resumption of jury trials. Juries are a vital facet of our justice system, and providing masks to courthouses throughout Georgia is an essential step toward equipping every courtroom, judge, clerk, deputy, and juror with one piece of the protection needed to begin ...

The crime victim attorneys at Deitch + Rogers are pleased to announce that Andy Rogers has been selected to serve on the Resumption of Jury Trial Committee for Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit which was formed in response to Chief Justice Harold D. Melton’s directive in the Sixth Extension Georgia Supreme Court’s Statewide Judicial Emergency Order on September 10, 2020 for DeKalb County.

As directed, the Committee will develop detailed guidelines for the safe resumption of jury trials in the county utilizing the Georgia Supreme Court’s “Guidance for Resuming Jury Trials” and will issue a final jury trial plan for DeKalb County.

The jury trial is the most important part ...