Frequently Asked Questions

• My Neighbor Punched Me Because He Was Angry With Me. He Broke My Nose. What Type Of Personal Injury Claim Could I Initiate?
  Most likely, your claim would be based upon the concept of battery.  Battery is the legal term used when someone hits someone else without a legal defense like self-defense for example.  … more
• Does The Other Person Have A Personal Injury Claim If I Punch Them Back?
  No. Self-defense is generally allowed to protect yourself, and others, if you act in a reasonable manner. But, the force that you use must be equal to the force threatened. So, if you are the … more
• What Type Of Contact Is Required In Order To Have A Claim?
  One element of a battery claim is a “harmful or offensive contact.” A harmful contact normally occurs when the defendant physically attacks the plaintiff causing an injury. Examples of … more
• What If The Person Wanted To Punch Someone Else, But Instead Punched Me?
  Under the doctrine of “transferred intent,” that person will still be liable for your personal injuries if he intended to make contact with another person, but the contact actually … more
• Do I Have A Claim If A Person Waives A Bat Or Knife At Me In A Threatening Manner?
  You may have a claim for “assault” which does not require any contact. Unlike battery, an assault requires no actual contact with another person. Instead, an assault occurs when the … more