PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES

If you are physically or sexually assaulted by another person, you can bring a personal injuries claim (civil action)against them to recover payment for your pain, suffering, and other financial losses.

A personal injury claim is separate from any criminal proceedings that may also be underway.The criminal court can find the other person guilty or not guilty and sentence them to prison; however, in the civil action, the judge can award the other person to pay you money as compensation for your injuries and losses.

You can bring a civil action even if the other person was found "not guilty" in the criminal court.