Having your personal space and rights violated through an assault is one of the most terrifying situations imaginable. Assaults can cause severe injury and psychological consequences such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other symptoms. Unfortunately, assault can occur close to home via an abusive spouse or lover; random assault also occurs regularly on our nation’s streets. If you have been assaulted and filed charges, you’ve probably gotten a criminal verdict against your assailant. But did you know that you can also file a civil lawsuit to collect monetary compensation for your injuries?

Once a guilty verdict is entered in an assault case, you can file a civil lawsuit against the defendant. Though they may have already been imprisoned or fined for their crime, they can face significant monetary penalties through such a suit, which can seek compensatory damages for costs associated with treatment of injuries, lost wages, psychological intervention, and future medical care; and punitive damages designed to punish the assailant for their crime. The severity of your injuries, the circumstances of the attack, and the penalties associated with the criminal case can all come into play during a civil lawsuit for assault and battery.

The purpose of damages in a civil lawsuit is to acknowledge the violation of rights and attempt to compensate for it. Though nothing can give you back your peace of mind or the time you spent being injured, pursuing damages for an assault and battery in a civil case can bring closure and also compensation. However, given the ins and outs of civil law and court procedure, it is not recommended that victims of assault and battery attempt to file a civil lawsuit without the help of an experienced attorney. Having qualified help on your side increases not only your peace of mind, but your chances of recovering the money you deserve.

The Law Offices of Sam Eagle specializes in personal injury lawsuits, including those associated with assault and battery. We understand the civil system and have the resources you need to fight for and win compensatory and punitive damages for your ordeal.

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