Florida Crime Victim Advocates Victim Advocate: Injured at a College Campus
Young adults should be able to feel safe on their college campus. Unfortunately, crimes can happen there as easily as they can anywhere else. At Victim Advocate, we’re passionate about getting justice and fighting for crime victims’ compensation
College campuses have a duty to keep students, professors, and other campus guests safe. They should be held responsible if they provide negligent security that leads to an attack. Victims’ voices should be amplified and their rights protected.
If you want justice for the injuries you sustained after getting attacked on a college campus, contact Victim Advocate for a free consultation and read on for more information about negligent security on college campuses.
What Should I Do if I Was Attacked/Assaulted on a College Campus?
In the unfortunate event you get attacked or assaulted on a college campus, there are certain steps you should take for the best chances of being able to get compensated for the trauma you experienced. Follow these steps in the order that makes the most sense for your circumstances – don’t delay urgent medical treatment just to try to take pictures of the scene, for example.
REPORT THE ATTACK
For many reasons, assault victims may want to pretend their assault never happened but , you deserve to get justice for your experience. Even if you don’t know who attacked you, reporting the assault to campus security or the police allows you to prove that an attack happened, opening the doors to potentially suing the school.
COLLECT EVIDENCE
From torn or bloody clothing to pictures of broken locks or faulty security cameras, collect as much evidence as you can. Whether it’s used in a criminal trial against the person who assaulted you or a civil case against the school, you’ll need all the evidence you can get.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Get medical care as soon as you can after your attack, and don’t shower first, especially if you were sexually assaulted. The hospital may be able to collect evidence of your assault. Even if your injuries seem minor, medical records help prove you were injured.
TALK TO AN EXPERT FLORIDA CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS VICTIM ADVOCATE
If you are a crime victim the victim advocates at Victim Advocate are experts at handling negligent security cases and want to help get you compensation. Schedule a free consultation today.
Injuries and Losses Caused by Sexual Assault in Florida
Unfortunately, nearly 1 in 15 (6.8%) college men and more than 1 in 4 (26.4%) college women report being sexually assaulted or raped on campus through incapacitation, violence, or physical force.
Sexual violence can have physical, emotional, and psychological effects on a survivor, including:
- Flashbacks
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Panic attacks
- Pregnancy
- Self-harm
- Substance abuse
- Sleep disorders
- Eating disorders
- Dissociation
- Suicide
While money can’t make these problems disappear, it can allow you to focus less on bills and more on recovering from your attack, both physically and emotionally. You should never have to pay the cost of someone else’s wrongdoing. Victim Advocate may be able to help you file a negligent security lawsuit against your college or university so you can get compensation for your traumatizing experience.
What Is Negligent Security on College Campuses?
College campuses must do their best to keep students, faculty, and guests safe on their property. Obviously, a college can’t prevent all crime, but they need to try to prevent foreseeable crimes by taking reasonable measures to keep the campus safe. Examples of negligent security on a college campus may include:
- Broken locks
- Faulty gates
- Inadequate or malfunctioning lighting
- Lack of security cameras
- No emergency call stations
- Lack of on-site security
If you were assaulted on a college campus and you believe the college provided negligent security that led to your attack, contact an experienced crime victim advocate at Victim Advocate for a free consultation.
How a Florida Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Can Help You
Unfortunately, colleges and universities are generally unwilling to admit fault when assaults happen on their campuses. The expert sexual assault victim advocate at Victim Advocate know how to prove that college campuses provided negligent security and may be able to help you get compensation for the trauma you experienced.
Schedule an appointment with experienced victim advocate at Victim Advocate, we’ll ensure that your voice is heard and your rights are protected. We have locations across South Florida for your convenience.
