Terms of Use

These Terms of Use explain the terms that apply when you use VictimsComp.org, a resource published by Traction Law Group, PLLC (“Traction Law Group,” “the Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read them carefully. By using this website, you agree to the terms below. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. This website is intended for adults; if you are under 18, please use it only with a parent or guardian. These Terms work together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer.

Attorney Advertising

This website is attorney advertising. Its purpose is to provide general information about Traction Law Group and the kinds of crime-victim, premises-liability, and inadequate-security matters we handle. The content here is not a solicitation for any specific matter and may be considered advertising under the rules of some states.

State Advertising Disclosures

Because some material on this site is lawyer advertising and the site may be viewed from anywhere in the United States, the rules of some states require particular disclosures. Traction Law Group adopts and makes the following disclosures:

• Alabama: No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
• Florida: The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The principal office of Traction Law Group, PLLC is located at 11891 US Highway 1, Suite 100, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.
• Iowa: The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.
• Kentucky and Oregon: THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.
• Mississippi: The Mississippi Supreme Court advises that a decision on legal services is important and should not be based solely on advertisements.
• New Jersey: ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT — NOT A REFERRAL SERVICE. Before making your choice of an attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision.
• New Mexico: LAWYER ADVERTISEMENT.
• New York: ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
• Pennsylvania: ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT — NOT A REFERRAL SERVICE. Before making your choice of an attorney, you should give this matter careful thought. The selection of an attorney is an important decision.
• Texas: Unless otherwise stated, our attorneys claiming certification in an area of law are not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
• Wyoming:The Wyoming State Bar does not certify any lawyer as a specialist or expert. Anyone considering a lawyer should independently investigate the lawyer’s credentials and ability, and not rely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise.

This Is Not Legal Advice

The information on this website is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney about your specific situation. Laws differ from state to state and change over time, and how the law applies depends on the exact facts of each case. You should not act, or refrain from acting, based on anything you read here. If you have a legal question, talk to a lawyer who can review the details of your situation.

This Is Not Medical Advice

This website describes injuries and harm that can result from violent crime and unsafe premises for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site is medical advice, and nothing here is a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk to a physician or other qualified health provider about any injury or health concern, and never delay or ignore medical care because of something you read on this site. If you are in immediate danger or think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 right away.

We Are Not a Government Agency or Victims Compensation Program

State victim compensation programs are government programs administered by state agencies and boards. Traction Law Group is a private law firm. We are not a government agency, we do not operate, administer, or decide claims for any state victims compensation fund, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by any such program. Submitting information through this website does not file a claim with any state victims compensation agency. When you contact us, you are not submitting claim information to a Victims Compensation agency, and no action will be taken to do so on your behalf. You can apply to a state program on your own, at no cost, directly through the responsible state agency.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Using this website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Traction Law Group. That includes reading or relying on any page of this site; calling, emailing, or texting us; submitting a contact form or free case review request; and sending us documents or information. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when both of these are true: (1) we have agreed to represent you after reviewing your matter and checking for conflicts of interest, and (2) you and the Firm have signed a written representation agreement. Until that happens, we are not your lawyers and we have no duty to act on your behalf.

Please Do Not Send Confidential Information Yet

Because contacting us does not by itself make us your lawyers, please do not send us confidential or time-sensitive information through this website, by email, or by web form until we have agreed in writing to represent you. Information you send before we form an attorney-client relationship may not be treated as confidential or privileged, and sending it does not obligate us to keep it confidential or to take your case. If you have a deadline approaching, call us at (833) 236-8253 right away so we can talk with you directly.

Prior Results Do Not Guarantee Future Outcomes

Every case is different. The outcome of any legal matter depends on its own facts, the applicable law, and many factors outside anyone’s control. Past results, general descriptions of the kinds of cases we handle, and any information on this site do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in your case. Nothing on this website is a promise or guarantee about the result of your matter, including whether you will recover any money or receive any benefits, or in what amount.

No Fee Unless We Win

We handle the civil injury matters described on this site — such as premises-liability and inadequate-security claims against third parties like property owners — on a contingency-fee basis, which generally means you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. Attorney’s fees and case costs and expenses are different things, and the specific terms — including how fees are calculated and how costs and expenses are handled — are set out in the written representation agreement you would sign if we take your case. The terms of that agreement control. Please review it carefully and ask us any questions before signing.

Applying to a state victims compensation program is a separate, government process that is free and does not require a lawyer. We do not charge a fee to point you toward those programs.

Jurisdictional Notice

Traction Law Group is based in Florida and reviews matters for crime victims and their families nationwide. The Firm’s attorneys are licensed to practice law in Florida and New York. Where a matter requires counsel admitted in another state, the Firm may associate with, or refer the matter to, local counsel licensed in the relevant jurisdiction. We maintain joint responsibility where required by applicable rules; many matters are referred to other attorneys who take principal responsibility.

Nothing on this website is intended to:

• Solicit clients in, or offer to represent clients in, any state where doing so would violate that state’s laws or rules of professional conduct; or
• Constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction where the Firm or its attorneys are not authorized to practice.

The rules governing attorney advertising vary by state, and this site is intended to comply with the applicable rules. If you are viewing this site from a location where some or all of its contents may not comply with local laws or rules, the contents are not intended to be used by, or directed to, persons in that location.

State Laws Vary — and Deadlines Apply

The law is different in every state. This site describes general or common rules that apply in some states; you cannot assume that the same rules apply, or that the same result would occur, in your state or in any particular case.

Deadlines matter most. Every state sets deadlines called statutes of limitations that limit how long you have to file a lawsuit, and state victims compensation programs have their own, often much shorter, deadlines to apply and to report a crime. Certain situations — such as claims involving a government entity — have their own notice deadlines as well. If you miss a deadline, you can lose your right to recover or to receive benefits, no matter how strong your situation is. If you have been hurt, talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.

Third-Party Names, Trademarks, and Links

References to state agencies, victims compensation programs, victim-assistance organizations, and other third parties are for identification and informational purposes only. Those names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, and Traction Law Group is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any government agency, victims compensation program, or other organization mentioned on this site.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including government sources and victim-assistance resources. We provide those links for convenience and reference only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party website.

Accuracy and Updates

We try to keep the information on this site accurate and current, but we make no representation or warranty that it is complete, correct, or up to date. We may change, update, or remove content at any time without notice. Statutes, regulations, program rules, and case law change, and the information here may not reflect the most recent legal developments.

Permitted Use of This Site

We grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to view this website for your personal, non-commercial use. All content on this site — including text, graphics, logos, and images — belongs to Traction Law Group or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Except for viewing pages and printing copies for your own personal use, you may not copy, republish, distribute, frame, scrape, or create derivative works from this site without our prior written permission.

You also agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose;
• Interfere with, disrupt, damage, or overburden the site or the servers and networks that host it;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, accounts, or data, or circumvent any security features;
• Misrepresent your identity or submit information you know to be false; or
• Violate the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of Traction Law Group or any third party.

Any unauthorized use of the site ends the license granted above.

Submissions

You are responsible for the information you send us through this website. By submitting a contact or case review form, you represent that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to share it. As explained above, information you submit before we agree in writing to represent you is not confidential or privileged. We use the information you submit to evaluate your inquiry, check for conflicts of interest, and respond to you, as described in our Privacy Policy.

Consumer Communication

Calls between you and Traction Law Group — including our staff, case managers, paralegals, and attorneys — may be recorded or monitored for quality, training, and intake purposes. If you provide a phone number, you agree that we may call or text you at that number about your inquiry, including through automated telephone dialing systems and prerecorded or artificial-voice messages where permitted by law. You represent that any phone number you provide is your own and that you are permitted to receive calls and texts at that number. Message and data rates may apply, and you can opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. You also agree that we may email you at any email address you provide.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Traction Law Group is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, this site and all of its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement. Traction Law Group will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, this site.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Traction Law Group and its attorneys, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your misuse of this site, your violation of these terms, or your violation of any law or of the rights of any third party.

Testimonials and Endorsements

This site does not currently publish client testimonials or case results. If any are added in the future, they will not be a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your matter, and they will be presented with any disclosures required by applicable rules.

Governing Law, Venue, and Dispute Resolution

These terms, and any dispute arising out of or relating to this website or these terms, are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

Any such dispute will be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, with the arbitration seated in Palm Beach County, Florida. The arbitration will proceed on an individual basis only: the arbitrator may not consolidate the claims of multiple persons and may not preside over any class or representative proceeding. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Any claim that a court of competent jurisdiction determines is not subject to arbitration must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Palm Beach County, Florida, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

This section applies to disputes about this website and these terms of use. If the Firm agrees to represent you, your written representation agreement — not this section — will govern that relationship.

International Use

This site is controlled and operated in the United States and is intended for use in the United States only. We make no representation that the site or its content is appropriate or available for use in other locations.

Accessibility

We want this website to be usable by everyone, including people who use assistive technology. If you have difficulty using any part of this site, please call us at (833) 236-8253 or email Info@TractionLaw.com, and we will work with you to provide the information you need in an accessible format.

Changes to These Terms

We may update this disclaimer and these terms of use from time to time. Changes are effective when posted, and the “Last Updated” date above will reflect the most recent revision. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.

Miscellaneous

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, are the entire agreement between you and the Firm about your use of this website, superseding any prior agreements on that subject — except any written agreement governing an attorney-client relationship with the Firm. If any part of these terms is found unenforceable, the rest remains in full effect. Our decision not to enforce a provision is not a waiver of it. We may suspend or terminate access to the site at any time.

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