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Civil and Criminal Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Although murder is a crime against a person, the crime\nitself goes against state and federal law, therefore making it a criminal case,\nin addition to a civil one. These cases usually go to a jury trial where\ndefendants are prosecuted by the state. In criminal litigation, defendants are\nallowed to appoint their own attorney, or have one appointed to them by the\nstate if they cannot afford to pay for one themselves. In the case of\nmurder or homicide, the family of the victim may be able to pursue a wrongful\ndeath claim in civil court, and collect compensation for their loss, whether a\nchild, spouse, or relative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Car Accidents <\/strong>\u2013 If a person is driving recklessly or illegally, such as underage or intoxicated, and they seriously injure or kill another person as a result, the victim or their family can seek compensation for their losses and damages in civil court. Furthermore, the state may choose to press charges against the driver for criminal offenses, including operate a vehicle under the influence and causing bodily injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Negligent Supervision<\/strong> \u2013 If someone is guilty of negligent supervision, they may face both civil and criminal penalties if their actions are deemed criminal, such as in the case of child abuse, child negligence, manslaughter, nursing home abuse, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sexual Harassment at Work<\/strong> \u2013 If a person is being sexually harassed at work, they may be able to pursue a claim if the situation was ignored or not properly addressed by management. Furthermore, the wrongful party could face criminal penalties if the sexual harassment was criminal in nature, such as rape, sexual misconduct, voyeurism, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical Malpractice<\/strong> \u2013 If a doctor or clinic negligently causes injury or death to a patient, they could be sued in civil court by the victim or their family, as well as, be charged criminally if their offense was intentional, egregious, or falls under manslaughter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The circumstances among each case of personal injury victims vary greatly, especially when it comes to penalizing an at-fault party criminally. Always discuss your questions and concerns with a seasoned Indiana personal injury lawyer<\/a> you can trust. They will be able to provide the best advice on which course of action you and your family should take after suffering the consequences of a serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact the Law Office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong>, and located in Indianapolis, Indiana, if you or a loved one was recently hurt in a serious accident in Indiana. Our personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations to sit down and assess your case. If we feel that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries, we begin working on your case immediately, without charging a dime. If we do not prevail for you, you will not owe our law firm any payment. We are the strong voice and immediate action you need for your personal injury lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criminal law involves crimes prosecuted by the state or federal government, rather than a private party or person. Criminal violations, like felonies and misdemeanors, are subjected to state and federal punishment; therefore, guilty individuals face jail time, probation, governmental fines, … Continue reading Indiana Personal Injury Attorneys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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