Some TBIs may stem from crimes, such as knife stabbing or a shooting. Injured people’s rights to compensation operate under the same laws as any other injury or death caused by negligence. The victims may bring suits for compensation to civil court for traumatic brain injuries. The criminal nature of the case does not go to civil court but to a criminal court. Law enforcement bears responsibility for charging individuals guilty of a crime. The state of Colorado is responsible for bringing a criminal case to trial. Civil and criminal courts are entirely separate. While most criminals cannot cover the costs of their crimes, if the attack took place at a business that failed to provide security, lighting, or other safety measures that could have prevented your injury, you can hold it responsible.