If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to the tortious acts of another individual or group, you may be entitled to financial compensation through a civil legal action. Contact an Edwardsville assault & battery lawyer from TorHoerman Law for a free, n0-obligation, confidential consultation to discuss your legal options today.
You can also use our chatbot to receive a free, instant online case evaluation and find out if you qualify for a civil intentional tort lawsuit right away.
A criminal lawsuit is filed by the state against the defendant and can result in penal sentencing or fines.
A civil lawsuit is filed by a plaintiff against the defendant and can result in monetary award paid by the defendant to the plaintiff.
An intentional tort is a type of lawsuit brought against a defendant for taking tortious action against a plaintiff resulting in injury, property damages, or other losses.
If you or a loved one was the victim of a tortious act that resulted in injury, property damage, financial loss, or other damages, you may qualify to file an intentional tort lawsuit and should consider hiring an Edwardsville assault lawyer to represent your interests in court.
An experienced Edwardsville assault attorney from TorHoerman Law can help guide you through the process of an intentional torts lawsuit.
In simple terms, a criminal case seeks to punish an offender for wrongdoing through fines, penalties, or confinement whereas a civil lawsuit’s purpose is to recover compensation for the victim of a crime. The three biggest differences in a criminal case and a civil lawsuit are:
Duignan, Brian. “What Is the Difference Between Criminal Law and Civil Law?” Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/story/what-is-the-difference-between-criminal-law-and-civil-law.
“Intentional Tort.” Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School, 20 Nov. 2018, www.law.cornell.edu/wex/intentional_tort.
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