When a person threatens violence towards another, it is considered assault. If a person carries out our acts of violence to intentionally injure and injure another person, it is considered assault. Assault and battery cases are generally handled in criminal court, in which perpetrators face penalties including trials, hearings, probation, fines, jail time, and more. But what about the victim?

Although criminal law does serve to punish the accused in such cases, it does not necessarily address the needs of the victim. This is why many assault victims ask about their legal rights to compensation for losses suffered as a result of their unfortunate injuries. If you have been wrongly beaten or assaulted, you can sue. The real question is whether it is worth your time. Speak with a personal injury attorney to determine your eligibility for compensation as soon as possible, before the statute of limitations runs out.

How to sue for assault and battery

If you are mugged, the first step is to call the police. It’s important to do this as soon as possible, whether it’s from the scene of the accident, the hospital, or as soon as you get to safety. The police will bring in medical technicians and ambulances to ensure that your health and injuries are properly managed. But if you are seriously injured, call 911 first and then the police.

Make a detailed police report and take multiple pictures of your injuries and the crime scene. If the attacker fled the scene, provide law enforcement with as much information about him as you can recall, including clothing, height, gender, hair color, car, and more. If you know who they are, provide the police with everything you know about them, including contact information, residence, vehicle, employment information, and more. This will allow them to locate defendants more quickly and lead them to face charges.

The police report and medical record will be evidence for your case against the accused. These files, along with pictures of your injuries, records of medical appointments and medical treatment, and eyewitness statements, will build a strong case against the culprits. Your next step is to contact a personal injury attorney. They will evaluate the details of your accident and determine the best legal course to take. They work on a contingency fee basis, which means that if they don’t collect compensation for you, you don’t pay at all. So you don’t have to worry about whether you can afford the representation as there are no upfront fees.

As mentioned above, the real question about the assault claim is whether or not it is worth it. For example, if your injuries are not very extensive, a judge may hesitate to award you compensatory damages unless your accident and your injuries directly caused you to incur medical costs and lose wages. However, a judge may decide to award nominal damages to acknowledge that your rights were violated. In some cases, a judge may decide to award punitive damages. It is important to discuss your rights with an experienced personal injury attorney in order to accurately and effectively sue a person who struck you.