Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
I got jumped by 8 people and only 4 got caught, I had to go to the hospital so now i have a bill, is there a way they can make them pay?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Thugs usually don't have money. You could give your bills to the prosecutor and ask for an order of restitution. You could also file a claim with the Victim Compensation fund in Sacramento. Watch out for legal time limits.
In additional to criminal court restitution orders, and Victim compensation, you could investigate if the attackers have any money/assets/income. It is possible (but far from certain) you may be able to have the attackers' homeowner's insurance pay for your damages if it is handled just right. Additionally, in suing them, it is likely the judgment against will not be dischargeable in bankruptcy.