Lost cases only serve to further damage victims. Lost cases also send the wrong message to perpetrators. For these reasons most lawyers carefully screen victim recourse cases and only accept those with a good chance of success. When those cases are identified and successful claims are brought, victims can benefit from making their perpetrators financially and morally accountable. Other Remedies for Victims Victim compensation from the state compensation funds.
Most funds are limited and have rules governing eligibility.
Physicians and other health care providers are accountable to state licensing boards. Teachers are accountable to state boards or departments of education.