Florida Crime Victim Rate One of Highest in Country
According to the latest statistics published by the FBI, Florida, Maryland and Texas have some of the country's highest violent crime rates. As a Victim's Rights Attorney in Florida, we have also seen an increase in civil claims brought by crime victims in our office.
One statistic stands out: There were an estimated 14,180 Americans murdered in the United States in 2008. When someone is killed, there is a tremendous financial and emotional impact on society and on the families of those killed.
The Financial Impact
Imagine the heartache of a family whose breadwinner is shot and killed on his or her way home from work. Who will pay for the funeral? Who will pay the mortgage? Who will pay for the children to go to college?
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