Legal Question in Personal Injury in Georgia
A few years ago I lost everything to a man who both mentally and physically abused me. I signed a deal with the devil to get out of the abusive situation.
I wanted my money and home back and made a nuisance of myself - never threatening - but I was a tremendous nuisance.
The monster who abused me parlayed this by saying I was threatening his family - it never happened.
He got a lawyer to represent him in court that was a volunteer domestic violence lawyer - I tried to let this man know prior to court who he was representing.
I can't begin too tell you the pain I have suffered, the mental anguish I have felt from being stood up in court and being presented as HIS abuser.
I have nothing - I can hold a job. I still cry that the person who was supposed to protect me furthered my pain and anguish.
Of course I see where this particular lawyer is still working in the field of domestic violence and he get paid to lecture on the subject.
Everyone told me to get out of the situation I was in. No one offered advice on how to do it without losing everything.
And, the last thing I ever expected in my life was a lawyer who specializes in protecting those who have or are experiencing domestic violence to stand me up in court and make a mockery of me.
I can't get over this and it still effects my life.
Could I sue for pain and suffering?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, you can sue him. However, consult with a local attorney first.
Anyone can sue for anything. However, one certainly cannot tell you whether you have a valid claim from your post. You mention events of "several years ago." Maybe too late to do anything. You "signed a deal with the devil." Is this figuratively, or did you sign some agreement or contract. You refer to court cases - no one here knows what happened or what the cases were even about. Your claims might be barred if they should have been raised in a prior action. Further, a claim for pain and suffering is generally a damages issue and not in itself a legal claim. Nothing in your post states a legal cause of action. In your post, there are no real facts about what happened - just vague comments. Facts are important and, again, no one can tell you whether you have ANY valid claims based on your post. The time for you to seek legal advice was when all this started. Two things stand out, however. One, lawyers are retained to represent individuals -- in this case, the other party. It was not his job to represent you. You are likely to get nowhere positive by focusing on the lawyer. Second, if you are not doing so, you need to seek counseling to address these issues. This might be more important than any legal issues. An internet website is not the place for your legal or other issues. See a competent lawyer -- that is important - who can tell you whether you do or do not have any claim.
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