Victim’s Advocate Team

The compassionate attorneys at the Elite Litigation Group (ELG) understand that being hurt in a catastrophic injury accident can be a traumatic experience. So can being the victim of a crime or suddenly losing a loved one.

Events like these can also be incredibly isolating as you struggle to find answers to your questions or connect with someone who understands your feelings.

To provide our clients exceptional service and support during difficult times, we utilize the services of dedicated and skilled victim advocates. When you are seriously injured, made the victim of crime, or a loved one has been killed, our Victim’s Advocate team will be there to help you recover.

Contact us for a free case evaluation.

Who Are ELG’s Victim Advocates?

It takes more than empathy and a desire to help others to be a victim advocate for our clients.

Personal desires and motivations are important, of course. However, we want our victim advocates to provide real answers and meaningful assistance to those affected by crime or other acts.

We employ victim advocates who have worked for police departments or the judicial system, with experience that gives them extensive knowledge about how crimes, wrongful death accidents, and personal injuries are investigated and handled. They speak authoritatively about the legal process because they’ve seen it firsthand.

When you have questions about the civil or criminal justice system, you can be confident that your victim advocate’s answers come from their reservoir of real-world experience.

Cases Our Victim’s Advocate Team Assists With

Our team of advocates is committed to providing crucial assistance to those who need it most.

The legal system can be confusing and intimidating. Those who have experienced traumatic events are in an especially fragile state. It takes a caring professional who is patient and understanding to explain unfamiliar legal concepts to these individuals effectively and connect them with the help they need.

For this reason, ELG’s Victim’s Advocate team assists only victims of crime or catastrophic injuries and those who have lost loved ones. 

How Your Victim Advocate Will Help You

An ELG victim advocate does much more than simply offer a listening ear or a shoulder to lean on. The advocates we employ will work diligently to help you in the following ways:

Advocating For Appropriate Criminal Charges

Law enforcement officers and prosecutors can easily be overwhelmed by a large case volume. This can lead them to conduct cursory investigations and pursue charges that don’t match the severity of the crime. Our victim assistance team members provide legal advocacy services to address these issues.

Your advocate will work with prosecutors and law enforcement personnel to give them the information they need to make appropriate charging decisions. They’ll also act as your liaison with these offices and agencies. They’ll communicate your needs and wishes to them and relay important information and updates.

Protecting Your Rights

Victims of crime have special rights in many states, but it often falls to the victims themselves to assert them. When you work with ELG, your advocate will be there to remind prosecutors of these rights and their responsibility to honor them.

Victim’s rights may include the right to:

• Be informed about public hearings in the case
• Address the court before sentencing
• Be treated with dignity and respect throughout the criminal proceedings
• Receive regular updates on the progress of the investigation or case

Some states have enforcement mechanisms designed to hold prosecutors and law enforcement officers accountable when they fail to honor victims’ rights. Your advocate will use all available means to ensure that these parties treat you fairly and in accordance with the law.

If you’re entitled to additional protections under other laws, such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, your victim advocate can also assist you in asserting these rights.

Gathering Crucial Evidence

Evidence is critical to the success of both civil and criminal cases. However, law enforcement agencies don’t always perform competent and thorough investigations. Materials that aren’t collected and witnesses that aren’t interviewed can be lost forever, potentially impacting your rights and recovery.

With an ELG victim advocate, you don’t need to worry about tracking down evidence or hoping law enforcement does its job. Your advocate will proactively seek out and secure the evidence required for your case.

Connecting You With Resources

There are various forms of aid available to those dealing with the aftermath of an injury or criminal event. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear where to find these resources or how to access them.

Your advocate will work with you to identify your needs. In doing so, they’ll help you take advantage of opportunities for legal, financial, or emotional assistance.

Get the Dedicated Advocacy You Deserve

Elite Litigation Group is committed to helping you fully recover from your traumatic event. Contact us for a free case evaluation.

Sources:

OVP: Victim Rights Act.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).2020 Crime Classification Guide.