Many people already know that they should call the police when they are the victim of an intentional act. What they may not know is that they could be entitled to an award in civil court as well. Intentional acts, such as assault, property damage, kidnapping or sex crimes can all be traumatic while also causing real economic damages to someone who is a victim of those actions Some of the damages that may be collectable could be medical bills, emotional distress, pain and suffering, lost wages and replacement of damaged property, to name a few.
The best first step you should make is to hire legal counsel to help you navigate the court system and be sure that the person that injured you pays for the damage that they did. You are not limited to any restitution ordered by the criminal courts and there may be time limits on your claim. Call and schedule a consultation with our attorneys today to see what we can do for you.