What can the guy do... he has no money for an attorney to sue the bully.
2007-09-02 10:27:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Did the criminal get arrested? Prosecuted?
Was the victim covered by medical insurance? If so, his insurance company might do the suing.
2007-09-02 10:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by arvis3 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If there were any witnesses, the bully is in big trouble. Even if the bully was verbally provoked or something, the law takes a dim view of people resorting to violence, and often dole out lavish awards to the victim.
First, he should contact a lawyer who specializes in these cases. Keeping in mind the lawyer often gets as much as 30%, he should set his sights high. If his bills cost $80,000, he should accept no less than three times that amount.
The lawyer will work on a contingency basis. That means, he does not require payment up front for his services, but he'll take a whopping 20-30% of the settlement. This is actually not such a bad arrangement because it means the lawyer has to win the case to get paid.
If the bully has no money, the judge can order that money be deducted from his paychecks each month. They can also force him to sell assets to cover the costs.
2007-09-02 10:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number one, that is not a bully. Bullies are twelve year old kids who push down other twelve year old kids and laugh about it. You don't need a lawyer to file a police report, unless retardation is coming into play, and in that case, LOL!
Seriously, if you don't have enough money to buy a lawyer, then you don't have enough money for the medical bills. File bancrupcy and a police report. You can do that in the same day. That's how wonderful America is.
And if you can't swallow that, then go talk to a lawyer to see if he'll take your case pro-bono or if you can sue for more than your medical bills cost so you can pay for the lawyer.
2007-09-02 10:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by justin schwan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should be able to secure an attorney with no money...the attorney would just get 20-30% of whatever the settlement is. Mind you, if the guy who beat him up has no money, then he would never be able to collect anyway.
2007-09-02 10:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by Sandie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he qualifies for Legal Aid he can sue without cost or next to nothing depending on his previous salary.
He can take the guy to court and be is own lawyer.
He can get legal advice from lawyers, some give half hour free. At least it will give him ideas
2007-09-02 16:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by Marla ™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 12:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by dyett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should see an attorney anyway. Ask if the attorney does initial consultation without cost. Some do. If his case is good enough, the attorney may take it on contingency.
2007-09-02 10:35:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why didn't the Police put the guy in jail and force him to pay for the medical bills?
2007-09-02 10:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ ♥Be Happi♥ ♥ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow, omg, i guess he should just go to the police, identify the bully, try his best anyway, and go from there, and mabye get money help from family or friends, hope i helped, and tell this guy tht im sorry, and he's in my prayers
2007-09-02 10:33:17 · answer #9 · answered by Christine L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd call Judge Judy.
2007-09-02 10:33:57 · answer #10 · answered by The Comedian 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋