When someone commits a crime, not only could they subject themselves to punishment by the state, but they are also liable to pay for any damage that they may have caused to a victim and their property. “Damages” refer to harm that may have been done in the form of:
When looking to be compensated for damages, a plaintiff must prove that the criminal was acting negligently and also that the damage was caused by the negligent actions.
Below is a list of crimes that typically result in extensive damages to victims:
Even if a crime was committed and police choose to convict the criminal, this does not always guarantee liability for all damages claimed. Below are the 2 most commonly used defenses from criminals:
First, it may be the case that the damages were not actually a result of the crime committed. It is not enough to merely show that a crime and damages took place, you must also show that the crime was the cause of them. Let’s apply this to example 1:
It is also a possibility that the criminal does not completely deny responsibility for damages, but claims that the damages in question are excessive.
If you or a loved one is a victim of a crime and has suffered an injury and/or sustained damages, we invite you to contact our criminal Injury attorney in Los Angeles today at (310) 943-1171 for a free consultation and case review.
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