Common Injuries Resulting from Assault

Assault can result in very serious injuries that completely change the victim’s life. In some cases, the victim might become permanently disabled or reliant on long-term medical care or home assistance, or they may even be killed. In the case of a wrongful death stemming from assault, we can pursue compensation for the victim’s family members.

Here are a few common injuries that result from assault include:

Our skilled assault attorneys are equipped to handle even the most catastrophic injuries. We know how to prove the severity of a victim’s injuries, as well as the current and long-term costs associated with those injuries. Don’t hesitate to get help from our legal team!

What’s the Difference Between a Criminal and Civil Assault Case?

After an assault, the assailant will likely face criminal charges, which can result in penalties such as jail time, probation, and fines. However, even when the offender is punished through the criminal justice system, that does not alone mean the victim can easily recover rightful compensation for the injuries and trauma they suffered.

Fortunately, in addition to pressing criminal charges, the assault victim can also sue the person who attacked them (or any other liable party) in a civil personal injury case. This allows the victim to seek financial recovery for various damages that were incurred, such as existing and future medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, lost income, and more.

Civil assault cases have a lower burden of proof than criminal cases. In the criminal court system, the defendant must be found guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt” and a guilty verdict must be found unanimously by all 12 jurors. In contrast, only a “preponderance of evidence” must be proven, meaning that a jury need only find that there is a more than a 50% chance that the claim is true.