Q: Bitten during a fight, sustained injuries. Do I have a case?
On October 29, 2024, I was bitten by someone who was physically fighting with someone else. The bite broke my skin, caused permanent nerve and muscle damage, and left a permanent scar. An ambulance came to the scene, and I received a tetanus shot the next day. I reported the incident to the police but have not received a response. I have witnesses to the incident and video evidence. Do I have a case?
A: Yes, assuming that person didn't do it for self-defense. If that person is arrested for what he/she did to you, the prosecutor might seek financial compensation for your medical bills; find out. If not, you can sue in civil court that person for that compensation, and either way, you can sue that person for pain and suffering damages. Of course, collectibility (whether there are any collectible assets or wages for that person) is an issue to be examined.
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