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Understanding Tort Victims' Compensation and Civil Trials

In the realm of tort law, victims have avenues for compensation that may include both compensatory and punitive damages. Compensation quantifies the dollar value of an injury and addresses both immediate and long-term impacts. In civil case trials, juries typically consist of 6 to 12 citizens who evaluate facts presented by both parties. If necessary, witnesses can be compelled to testify. The judge provides legal instructions to the jury, who will then deliberate and render a verdict. Enforcement action should be legally pursued, avoiding self-help measures.

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Understanding Tort Victims' Compensation and Civil Trials

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  1. Law for Business Mr. Bernstein What Can a Tort Victim Collect? pp 97-98 October 15, 2012

  2. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Damages Dollar value of injury must be set Juries may award punitive damages, especially in intentional tort cases

  3. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Civil Case Trials If both sides agree, jury may be waived Otherwise, juries of 6-12 citizens determine facts In most states, decisions do not have to be unanimous Evidence is presented to the jury Testimony may be presented from witnesses under oath Witnesses may be compelled to testify by a subpoena

  4. Law for BusinessMr. Bernstein Civil Case Trials The judge instructs the jury on the facts that need to be determined in order to decide the legal case The jury then deliberates in private, renders a verdict The judge the renders a judgement (ie damages) Appeal only allowed if judge makes mistake (ie improper evidence or instructions to jury) If the defendant does not pay, a writ of execution is filed. Do not take enforcement into your own hands!

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