Assault and battery usually go together, though there are slight differences. Assault includes the threat of harm with the ability to carry out the harm, while battery is the completion of the act. These acts include unwanted physical contact which is intentional or unintentional, including sexual contact. It generally involves:

• intentional unlawful threat to cause injury to another by force
• circumstances that create fear of danger in another person
• the ability to carry out the threat if not prevented

Even if there is no actual contact, an assault can be completed, as for instance, if a person enters a store and points a toy gun at the cashier to threaten them in a robbery.

Common assault situations include

• Bar fights that involve patrons and/or bouncers
• Fights between students in school
• Domestic violence, rape, sexual assault
• Violence at sporting events/between neighbors
• Police brutality
• Assaults in malls, parking lots, apartment complexes

Our free consultation Biscotasing injury lawyers can provide a swift and comprehensive evaluation of your case and advise you about the merits.

The person who commits assault faces criminal charges but the victim can also file a personal injury claim under the law of torts/civil law to receive compensation for the damages caused by the assault, which may be physical, emotional and/or financial.

The law of torts holds that not just the person who commits the assault, but those who exercise control, supervision and/or employs the assailant are also responsible for their actions. For instance, schools, churches, event organizers, bar/tavern/nightclub owners, parents etc all have a duty to prevent assaults, failing which they are responsible for any injuries. Generally, it is their insurance companies that pay the compensation to the victims.

Ontario victims of assault can file a claim for compensation with the assistance of our experienced personal injury lawyers.  Assault claims must be made within a specified time limit. The claim must be filed in the right jurisdiction, based on the amount of compensation claimed and the location of the assault. Our personal injury lawyers available 24×7 are well-versed with these aspects. The responsible parties must be notified within a specified time. Since every claim is different, find a Biscotasing personal injury attorney who has experience/expertise in specifically your kind of case. 

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)