Civil Liberties

Civil litigation is a situation in which one party sues another party for damages sustained due to their behaviour, misconduct, maladministration or abuse of power and process. This action is most often taken in a bid to be compensated for said damages.

While civil litigation can take place between any two parties, such as an individual, a business or another entity, our lawyers typically work in and advise individuals who have been wrongfully accused or maliciously prosecuted within the criminal justice system and who wish to sue a Government Department or the Police or Prosecutorial Authority for the damages sustained, or defamation caused.

Here at Daniel Wakim Law Firm, the most common civil litigation suits that we advise upon are:

• Wrongfully accused suits
• Maliciously prosecuted suits
• Abuse of power or process

Our lawyers can work with you to help you file and navigate a civil litigation suit to achieve the best possible outcome.

The length of time you have to put together and file your civil litigation suit in a court of law often depends on the type of claim you are making and the state or territory in which you were prosecuted.

It’s always best to discuss your case with your lawyer as soon as possible so that civil litigation can be filed before the time limit is up.

In the case of a wrongfully accused or maliciously prosecuted civil litigation suit, the types of damages that you can typically try to claim include:

• Loss of income or employment opportunities
• Emotional distress
• Legal expenses
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Reputational damage

Speak to your lawyer to gain a better understanding of these damages and any other claims that you may be entitled to make in your civil litigation suit.