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I worked for a very small trucking company and was leasing a truck from them after getting my CDL. The boss showed up one day screaming I was seen at a dot station driving with no license (false) and I was the reason they were audited. He tried to force his way into my truck (had lease contract) and when I said no and put my hand over the door handle he began physically grabbing and hitting me to move me (he failed). I now have awful bruises and two scars. Do I sue and what for?
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Ronald A. Steinberg
File a police report.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 4:12 AM
You need to file a claim for worker's compensation benefits that cover temporary disability benefits , ongoing medical treatment and a settlement for permanent disability and future medical care.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 4:02 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
You can both sue him and report this to the police since it is a crime.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 7:56 PM
James Eugene Hasser
Assault and battery is a criminal offense. You have the option of swearing out a warrant. You also have a potential comp claim. Good luck.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 4:29 PM
Edwin K. Niles
Of course you can sue. But two reasons not to sue occur to me. First, what will that do to your work relationship? Second, since deliberate acts are not insurable, if you were to sue and get a judgment, how would you ever collect?
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 2:14 PM
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Sue for assault and battery.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:58 PM
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If you were leasing a truck from him you were not an employee and cant bring a comp claim. You could charge him with assault if he struck you first but you wont do any more business with him after that. you have a small matter. why don't you forget it and go to work for or with someone who will respect you.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:57 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Yes and report the matter to the police.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:37 PM
If you were physically injured you can sue for personal injuries evidenced by your medical bills. It is a crime to assault another person, so you could file criminal charges even if there were no medical bills.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:34 PM
James Edward Smith
You don't have a case an attorney would take.
Answered on Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:32 PM