§ 10-1-853 - Cause of action for damage or injury from offense or violation under this article
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    10-1-853   (2010)
   10-1-853.    Cause of action for damage or injury from offense or violation under this article 
      An  elder or disabled person who suffers damage or injury as a result of an  offense or violation described in this article has a cause of action to  recover actual damages, punitive damages, if appropriate, and  reasonable attorney's fees. Restitution ordered pursuant to this Code  section has priority over a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this  article.