Zimmerman could still be held responsible for Martin's death

A Florida jury has pronounced George Zimmerman not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin. 

But a court could still hold him accountable for the death.

Martin's family so far has only commented that it wants the public to respect the Florida court's verdict.

Two options, however, are available: A civil suit, or a civil rights suit. Though they sound similar, they are very different.

A civil suit allows one party to seek monetary damages against another for causing physical or emotional harm, regardless of the outcome of a criminal trial.

A civil rights suit involves criminal charges for violating someone's civil rights, which are protected under federal law.