If I am the victim of an assault with a deadly weapon charge, am I entitled to monetary compensation?
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If I am the victim of an assault with a deadly weapon charge, am I entitled to monetary compensation?
Asked on November 25, 2015 under Personal Injury, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You can apply for monetary compensation, to the Crime Victim Compensation Program; at the end of this answer is a weblink that may be helpful. They *may* provide compensation. You also could sue your attacker in civil court, such as for medical bills, lost wages, "pain and suffering" if you suffered some significant and relatively long-lasting impairment or detriment, etc. Obviously, it would only make sense to sue if the attacker seems to have money or assets.
Here is the link: http://www.azcjc.gov/ACJC.Web/victim/VictComp.aspx
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