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Sexual Assault/Negligent Transmission of STD Lawsuits

In 2017, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) ranked Georgia in the top five states in the U.S. for sexually-transmitted diseases. This may not be a proud moment for Georgia, but it should be an eye-opener that these diseases are prevalent in our state. Many STDs are treatable, or at least containable. Those with STDs have a responsibility to protect others from exposure. If they knowingly expose another person to an STD, they may face criminal charges for sexual assault and civil action with a negligent transmission of STD lawsuit.

Herpes, HIV, hepatitis and other serious STDs can alter your life. Not only are there health concerns, STDs can impact the ability to have children and personal relationships. Some STDs are not curable, meaning those with the disease may need to live with the side effects and stigma for the rest of their life. When a person exposes you to an STD knowingly or on purpose, you may have grounds for a civil lawsuit for emotional, physical and financial damages.

STD Exposure Lawsuits

Negligent or purposeful exposure to herpes, HIV or other serious STDs is a form of personal injury or assault. If the person knew or should have known they had a contagious sexual disease yet did not warn their partner and proceeded to have sexual contact, they may be liable for damages. These can include medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages associated with the disease. There have been high-profile lawsuits won by individuals infected with STDs from celebrities, which set precedent for these types of personal injury suits.

If you have been exposed to a sexually-transmitted disease without your knowledge, the person responsible for transmitting the STD may be liable for damages. Contact Conley Griggs Partin LLP to discuss your legal options.

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Bruce Millar The Millar Law Firm Atlanta, GA

As an Atlanta Attorney I have known Cale Conley personally for nearly 20 years. I first heard about Cale through other lawyers, who talked about his remarkable skill and great results as a trial attorney. When I finally had the chance to refer a case to Cale and work with him as a colleague, I was blown away by the level of his professionalism, knowledge and skill. Over the past few years I have referred several clients with large and complex cases to Cale and his firm and have been extremely impressed with the results he has obtained! In my opinion, Cale is one of the best Attorneys in the United States. Not just in Atlanta or Georgia, but anywhere. I am totally confident in referring any case or client to him. Not only is he a great attorney, he and his firm and partners take good care of clients and care deeply about them. If I could give Cale and his firm more than 5-Stars I would.

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Cale Conley has a national reputation as an excellent litigator on behalf of injured people and their families. He is a brilliant lawyer and advocate, with impeccable integrity.

Bobby Lee Cook, Trial Lawyer, Summerville, Georgia

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Meagan D., Client (Confidential settlement in claims for breach of privacy and wrongful termination against a manufacturing company)

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Kenneth B. Banks, General Counsel, Central Georgia Health System & The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, Georgia

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L. Joseph Loveland, Senior Partner, King & Spalding LLP, Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Atlanta, Georgia

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