Assault

One common area included within the scope of personal injury law is that of "assault," an intentional act or threat that instills fear of imminent physical harm in an individual. No actual touching need occur for assault to be designated: The threat alone is wrongdoing enough to be covered by personal injury laws.

If the threat actually becomes a reality in which an individual is non-consensually touched by an object or person, the assault becomes a battery. For example, if a person brandished a gun at another person and threatened to shoot, an assault has been committed. A battery occurs if the person actually follows through and succeeds in shooting the person he has threatened. Both of these instances are covered under personal injury law, which gives a victim the right to monetary recovery for the wrongful acts perpetrated upon him or her.

If you or a loved one has been assaulted, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.