Sexual Assault and Rape
2022 Rape and Sexual Assault StatisticsPosted in Sexual Assault and Rape on March 20, 2023
Sexual assault and rape are the most traumatic crimes for victims. Survivors can experience psychological, physical and emotional repercussions that stick with them for a very long time. The 2022 rape and sexual assault statistics show that this crime is still prevalent and may require the victim to take criminal and legal action. Crimes in… read more
6 Questions a Sexual Assault Attorney Needs to AskPosted in Negligent Security,Sexual Assault and Rape on October 17, 2022
Reporting an attack to the authorities or to a sexual assault attorney can be difficult. Victims may feel embarrassed, angry, frightened, hurt, confused, or unsure about their emotions while talking about what happened to them. All details of an assault are important in filing a report; however, listed below are critical pieces of information rape… read more
Woman Raped at Mental Health Facility Files ChargesPosted in Negligent Security,Personal Injury,Sexual Assault and Rape on October 10, 2022
Our client, whom we will call “Jane” to protect her identity, contacted a mental health care facility that would provide her with help and counseling. The facility she chose recommended a program that included an apartment-style room in a co-ed wing. Sadly, while in the recovery program, another resident raped her. The attack occurred… read more
Premises Liability During Georgia WintersPosted in Negligent Security,Personal Injury,Sexual Assault and Rape,Slip and Fall Accidents on January 20, 2022
Happy New Year! We want to start the year with tips to navigate one of the most common personal injury situations: Premises Liability. If you’ve been injured, start a claim with our experienced Georgia premises liability attorneys at The Dixon Firm. An injury related to a property owner’s negligence can result in costly medical care… read more
Taking Legal Action and Understanding Sexual Assault LawPosted in Negligent Security,Personal Injury,Sexual Assault and Rape,Uncategorized on September 20, 2021
Attorney Daniel Adamson defines sexual violence according to Georgia law and provides legal recommendations from sexual assault attorneys to help victims to fight back. Backstory: In the City of Atlanta, 20% of rape cases were cleared exceptionally over the last 6 years. More than 200 suspects were never arrested or charged. According to some Georgia… read more
The Uber Driver Shooting CasePosted in Atlanta,Car Accidents,Personal Injury,Sexual Assault and Rape,Wrongful Death on August 13, 2021
Attorney Rod Dixon describes a case of an Uber driver shooting. An Uber Eats delivery driver shot and killed a man outside of his own home. The rideshare company tried to avoid our client’s case going to court. Increased Rideshare Shootings Earlier in the year, another Uber driver shot multiple passengers in his vehicle, killing… read more
8 Things You Should Know About RapePosted in Sexual Assault and Rape,Uncategorized on April 25, 2018
Someone is sexually assaulted or raped in the United States every two minutes. While sexually violent crimes may be prevalent, many misunderstandings continue regarding these crimes and what actually constitutes as rape. Rape is defined as a type of sexual assault that usually involves sexual intercourse or some other form of sexual penetration that is… read more
8 Things You Should Know About Sexual AssaultPosted in Sexual Assault and Rape,Uncategorized on April 14, 2018
Sexual assault is defined as an act in which a person touches another person, in a sexual way, without consent. It may include any type of coercion into a sexual act or physically forcing a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. There are many different types of sexual assault, ranging from… read more
What’s the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Rape?Posted in Sexual Assault and Rape on March 19, 2018
Read through the news headlines and you’re sure to come across stories of sexual assault and rape. Each year in the United States, there are approximately 321,500 victims (12 years or older) of sexual assault and rape, according to RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. While both sexual assault and rape have similarities,… read more
Were you assaulted at Massage Envy?Posted in Sexual Assault and Rape,Uncategorized on December 16, 2017
News outlet BuzzFeed.com recently reported that more than 180 women have allegedly been victims of sexual assault at Massage Envy. Massage Envy is a national chain of massage parlors that bills itself as an outlet for those with busy lives. Recently, though, hundreds of women have alleged that therapists at the chain violated their bodies…. read more