Often times, in addition to a criminal case against a domestic abuser, there will also be a strong possibility for the development of a civil lawsuit under the system of tort law. Damages can be assessed for all of the losses both monetary and otherwise that may have occurred as a result of this violence.
This includes but is not limited to:
In an emergency please call 911. The police most likely have resources to effectively protect you from the dangers of a domestic abuser.
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Even if you have gone to criminal court against your abuser and lost the case, there may still be the possibility for a victory in civil court. Do not be discouraged. Justice and monetary compensation are still a possibility.
You may be eligible for compensation of lost wages, medical expenses, for your pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, including men. People of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds can be victims. Domestic violence laws typically protect men and women with the same level of action.
