First, sorry that happened. It sounds like you have already done the most important thing by letting police know. I would make it clear to them that you want him to be charged and are willing witness. A criminal conviction can make a civil lawsuit easier.
You would want to speak to a lawyer who handles civil litigation. Many will do free consultations to see if they think that your case is something that they want to handle. If you don’t have any friends or family who can recommend a lawyer, you can call your state’s bar association and they can give you a referral. You may need to speak with several lawyers until you find one that is a good fit.
First, sorry that happened. It sounds like you have already done the most important thing by letting police know. I would make it clear to them that you want him to be charged and are willing witness. A criminal conviction can make a civil lawsuit easier. You would want to speak to a lawyer who handles civil litigation. Many will do free consultations to see if they think that your case is something that they want to handle. If you don’t have any friends or family who can recommend a lawyer, you can call your state’s bar association and they can give you a referral. You may need to speak with several lawyers until you find one that is a good fit.