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New Jersey Lawyer for Injuries Caused by Assault

One common area included within the scope of personal injury law is that of “assault”, an intentional act or threat which instills fear of imminent physical harm in an individual. No actual touching has to occur for the act to be considered assault; the threat alone is wrongdoing enough to be eligible for compensatory damages under personal injury law.

Contact the New Jersey civil assault lawyers at The Law Offices Of James C. DeZao to discuss your potential case during a free consultation.

What is Battery?

The word “battery” comes from the Latin “battuere” meaning “to beat.” In a legal sense, battery occurs when a perpetrator willfully touches or uses force against a person without his or her consent. The act of battery must include actual physical contact between the perpetrator and the victim or to an object connected to the victim. Throwing an object which strikes another individual is a clear case of battery. An example of battery in which there is no actual touching of the victim would be knocking a tray full of food out of another’s hands.

When Does Assault Become Battery?

If the threat of violence 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 in that a victim has the right to monetary recovery for the wrongful acts perpetrated upon him or her. Assault can cause serious physical and mental injuries. It usually falls under a misdemeanor criminal charge but a more serious assault injury can be classified as a case of felony.

Contact the Law Office of James C. DeZao Today

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of assault or battery, call The Law Office of James C. DeZao at (973) 358-6134. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations.

Therefore, please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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