Assault
In 2009, there were over 800,000 reported instances of aggravated assault in the United States alone. Generally speaking, assault can be defined as illegal physical violence against another person, most often resulting in injury. While assault can be tried as a criminal case, you may also be able to seek compensation for your pain and suffering after an assault.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an assault, the person who caused your injuries may be responsible for compensating you for medical bills, lost wages, and other subsequent financial hardships. To discuss your case, contact a knowledgeable Harrisburg personal injury lawyer from Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511.
Types of Assault
There are many kinds of assault, each of which has varying penalties for conviction. Some of the different classifications of assault include:
- Common assault – actual physical violence is unnecessary; a person can just intend for a potential victim to feel the possible threat
- Sexual assault – more commonly referred to as rape
- Battery – a violent act against another person
- Aggravated assault – usually more serious than battery; an attempt to injure someone seriously, often using a deadly weapon
There are other classifications of assaults, but these are the most common and most reported instances.
Compensation for Assault Victims
If you were the victim of any type of assault, you should seek legal assistance immediately. The experienced Harrisburg personal injury attorneys at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., are dedicated to helping our clients earn financial compensation for injuries sustained due to assault. Assault is a serious crime, and can have many distressing consequences, including:
- Medical expenses
- Emotional disturbance
- Lost wages
All of these possible results of an assault can be traumatic for the victim, but an experienced personal injury lawyer can make the confusing and difficult time more manageable.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has been the victim of assault, do not wait to fight back. Take action and call the Harrisburg personal injury lawyers at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511.