Being victimized at the hands of an instructor brings with it physical and emotional trauma that can take years to overcome. You don’t have to be on this painful journey alone. When you file a civil lawsuit against your abuser and any negligent facilities, you can seek restitution to help cover these expenses.
As a victim, you may be eligible for compensatory damages in the form of economic and non-economic damages. Compensatory damages are designed to help you seek financial support as you recover from your injuries, both physical and mental.
When filing a civil lawsuit against your abuser and any negligent parties, you can seek restitution for the following:
Loss of income, loss of earnings, and loss of earning capacity if you were left unable to work because of the abuse.
Restitution for any medical bills, including hospital stays, treatment facilities, or other medical services that were required because of your abuse.
Restitution for any bills associated with mental health counseling sessions, therapy sessions, and other psychological and mental health services.
Your pain and suffering.
Your mental distress, anguish, anxiety, and other psychological sufferings because of the abuse.
Any other tangible or non-tangible losses related to your sexual assault.
In unique cases, you may also be able to seek punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, which serve as restitution for your abuse, punitive damages are designed to punish defendants.