What can I do legally if my 18 year old son was where a fight was going down and he ended up getting
kicked in the face and had 4 teeth knocked out?
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What can I do legally if my 18 year old son was where a fight was going down and he ended up getting
kicked in the face and had 4 teeth knocked out?
Asked on November 24, 2017 under Personal Injury, Wisconsin
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since your son is 18, he can file a lawsuit against his attacker(s) for assault and battery.
Assault and battery are both criminal and civil. The fact that nothing happened with the criminal case should not deter him from filing the civil case (lawsuit) against his attackers. His damages (monetary compensation he is seeking in the lawsuit) include compensation for his dental bills, pain and suffering (an amount in addition to the dental bills), and wage loss if applicable. He can also seek punitive damages ( a substantial amount) to punish the wrongful actions of his attackers.
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