Financial compensation rewarded in a civil lawsuit is typically considered “civil damages,” or monetary compensation that is awarded when someone suffers a loss due to negligence or wrongful actions of someone else. If the person filing the case do so within the appropriate amount of time, they may receive compensation.
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Do I Have a Case?
You may be able to sue someone in civil court when their negligent or illegal actions have caused you injury or damages. Your case must be solely the other person’s fault. You cannot sue if a third party or another factor may have contributed to the fault. Common cases include:
- Workplace injuries, such as a fall or trip
- Car crashes, typically head-on or semi-collisions
- Defective consumer or healthcare products
- Dog attacks
- Abuse in healthcare, such as nursing homes
What Compensation May I Be Entitled To?
In a successful civil litigation case, you may be entitled to reimbursement of any expenses related to your loss, as well as recovery for pain and suffering, wrongful death, punitive damages, and more.
How Can I Help My Case?
To help your case, you should:
- See a healthcare professional immediately after the event, have an examination and documentation during your visit
- Get legal counsel
- Do not talk to the party at fault, especially without your attorney
- Write down everything you remember about the event
- Keep a ledger of all expenses and losses you incur from the event
Entrust Your Case to an Experienced Lawyer
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