Surviving sexual assault can leave one with traumatic injuries both physical and psychological. It is well known that a criminal conviction can be pursued against the perpetrator, but unfortunately a conviction may not provide the monetary compensation a survivor needs in order to cover losses like pain and suffering, medical expenses, and wage losses.
Civil Law Suit – An Additional Option in a Sexual Assault Matter
A civil lawsuit against the perpetrator can provide the monetary compensation a survivor needs. A civil lawsuit, unlike a criminal prosecution, allows the survivor to control the case including deciding whether to move forward with a trial. It also only requires proving that the perpetrator is more likely than not liable for the injuries and damages, which means that they were 51% or more at fault, instead of the beyond a reasonable doubt standard required by the criminal system.
A Team That Recognizes the Difference
At Hawks Quindel, we understand that deciding to pursue compensation for sexual assault is not at all the same as pursuing a different personal injury claim. We recognize that deciding to pursue a case for sexual assault whether though the criminal system or civil system is not an easy decision to make. Because of that, if you do decide to pursue a civil law suit, our team will seek to obtain the compensation you are entitled to with the diligence and delicacy required in these cases.
Contact Us
If you have been injured as a result of sexual assault, contact Hawks Quindel. Please call a Madison sexual assualt attorney directly at (608) 257-0040 or email us via our Contact Page.
Surviving sexual assault can leave one with traumatic injuries both physical and psychological. It is well known that a criminal conviction can be pursued against the perpetrator, but unfortunately a conviction may not provide the monetary compensation a survivor needs in order to cover losses like pain and suffering, medical expenses, and wage losses.
Civil Law Suit – An Additional Option in a Sexual Assault Matter
A civil lawsuit against the perpetrator can provide the monetary compensation a survivor needs. A civil lawsuit, unlike a criminal prosecution, allows the survivor to control the case including deciding whether to move forward with a trial. It also only requires proving that the perpetrator is more likely than not liable for the injuries and damages, which means that they were 51% or more at fault, instead of the beyond a reasonable doubt standard required by the criminal system.
A Team That Recognizes the Difference
At Hawks Quindel, we understand that deciding to pursue compensation for sexual assault is not at all the same as pursuing a different personal injury claim. We recognize that deciding to pursue a case for sexual assault whether though the criminal system or civil system is not an easy decision to make. Because of that, if you do decide to pursue a civil law suit, our team will seek to obtain the compensation you are entitled to with the diligence and delicacy required in these cases.
Contact Us
If you have been injured as a result of sexual assault, contact Hawks Quindel. Please call a Madison sexual assualt attorney directly at (608) 257-0040 or email us via our Contact Page.
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