The civil justice system is designed to allow groups or individuals, regardless of their wealth, to hold others accountable for their actions in a court of law.

There are many instances in which you might one day need a civil jury, such as an issue regarding employment practices, discrimination, negligence, medical malpractice, estates and trusts, or defamation of character.

Here are some stories from everyday people who, by a twist of fate, needed the help and protection of a civil jury.