Since VAWA went into effect in 1995, fewer than two dozen cases have been filed in the entire country. There are huge numbers of victims of horrible, and sometimes repeated, violence who could be, but are not, seeking and receiving compensation for their injuries. Family law, civil rights, and personal injury lawyers should all be aware of the benefits of filing claims under the act. Given the right set of circumstances, the new statute is a valuable addition to the trial lawyer's arsenal. David N. Rosen is a shareholder with the firm.
Men are about six times less likely to experience violence committed by an intimate.
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