1. Irrespective of any criminal prosecution or the result thereof, any person incurring bodily injury or damage or loss to his property as a result of conduct in violation of section 574.085, 574.090 * or 574.093 * shall have a civil action to secure an injunction, damages or other appropriate relief in law or in equity against any and all persons who have violated section 574.085, 574.090 * or 574.093 *.
2. In any such action, whether a violation of section 574.085, 574.090 * or 574.093 * has occurred shall be determined according to the burden of proof used in other civil actions for similar relief.
3. Upon prevailing in such civil action, the plaintiff may recover:
(1) Both special and general damages; and
(2) Reasonable attorney fees and costs.