How do i go about filing suit against the boss who hit me?
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How do i go about filing suit against the boss who hit me?
My boss hit me while working and now I have a big bruises on my leg. I have suffer mentally, physically, and emotionally. I want to file a EEOC or civil suit. What do I do? I can’t afford lawyers (I wasn’t planning on for this to happen).
Asked on April 19, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, District of Columbia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation and what happened to you. I urge you to take pictures of the bruises and to gather the names of any witnesses to the incident. Did you call the police to the scene? Maybe you were to scared. As for what to do, I would file a police report as soon as you can. And I would consult with an attorney on the matter. The attorney may be able to take the case on what is known as a contingency fee, meaning that he or she will take a percentage of the money that you recover in the lawsuit so that there is no out of pocket cost to you. The utcome of a criminal case may effect the outcome of the civil case so I urge you to file all the reports you need with the police, the DA and with your employer's higher ups. Good luck to you.
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