Victim of a Crime / DUI
Q: Why file a civil suit when you are the victim of a crime?
A:
- Control of the case - Victim is actually a party to the civil case.
- Compensation - Access to additional monetary compensation unavailable in the criminal case.
- Justice and Accountability - Proceeds forward regardless of result of criminal action.
- Crime Prevention - Suing perpetrators and businesses can increase security measures in our everyday lives.

Question Categories:
- workers compensation
- wrongful death
- auto accidents
- boating / pwv accidents
- dog bite / injury
- longshore harbor workers' compensation act
- negligent security
- nursing home negligence / abuse
- premises liability / slip and fall
- victim of a crime / dui
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Personal injury attorneys at Brumbelow Drechsel in St. Petersburg, Florida, represent clients throughout Florida and most frequently the Tampa-St. Pete metro area, including Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Largo, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Pinellas Park, and St. Pete Beach; from counties including Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Citrus County, Manatee County, Sarasota County, Hernando County, and Pasco County.