When an act of sexual assault occurs, you should immediately report the sexual assault to the police and other appropriate parties (i.e. the owner of the property where the assault occurred). The police are responsible for investigating and reporting the incident. The state is responsible for bringing criminal charges against the perpetrator, if appropriate. In addition to this, you may file a civil lawsuit for damages directly against the at-fault party. However, it is important to recognize that this may only be a viable option if the individual who sexually assaulted you maintains a level of personal wealth that makes such a claim worth pursuing. Often, this is not the case. As Atlanta injury attorneys, we make it a point to examine all possible angles. In these situations, we look carefully at the potential for a civil injury claim under Georgia’s premises liability laws, O.C.G.A. 51-3-1.