Suing Your Abuser
Suing Your Abuser
Ladies, if you can do this - I fully believe you should!
You may have a right to seek justice from an abuser through the court system where you live.
When people are injured by others, they are permitted to seek what the law refers to as "damages", in the form of money, for such things as medical bills, lost wages or employment, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and, in some cases, to punish the abuser. Each state has its own laws on these subjects, but, for the most part, they are very similar when it comes to injuries from abuse.
Small Claims Court
If your damages are below a certain amount, you may be able to file on your own in small claims court. Small claims court is a less formal type of court, and many people are able to go to small claims court without the help of an attorney. Ask the clerk of court for more information on small claims court in your area.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.womenslaw.org/laws_state_type.php?id=11175&state_code=GE
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