QUESTION
How would I file charges for physical injuries?
Asked on Oct 17th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Michigan
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I was jumped, thrown against the outside wall of an establishment, thrown to the cement, bounced my head several times, lacerated forehead with stitches, fractured left wrist.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Pacific, MO
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Melvin G. Franke
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File a police report.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
It sounds like a police matter. You can try to sue the person or people who beat you up but there would be no insurance coverage.
Answered on Oct 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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The David F. Stoddard Law Firm
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You call the police to file criminal charges. Retain an attorney to file a civil lawsuit.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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Report it to the police. Maybe they'll pay attention, maybe not. I've known police to over-react in some situations and fail to act in others.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 6:23 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Sue for assault. Problem is there is no insurance for assault. How are you going to collect? If you file a criminal warrant the criminal court judge may make him pay medical bills as a condition of probation.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
File with the police department.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Yes, against the assailants.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Construction Litigation Attorney serving Mission Viejo, CA
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Law Office of Christian F. Paul
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If you want to file charges, you need to report the attack to the police. If you want to get reimbursed for your medical bills, lost work, pain and suffering, etc., you need to sue the people who attacked you. These are two different things. You can do either by yourself, but you ought to consult at least one personal injury attorney before filing a lawsuit. Good luck to you.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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Kelaher Law Offices, P.A.
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Tell them you want their insurance information, and inform them that under Section 627.4137, Florida Statutes, they are required to give you that information, then get in touch with the adjuster and tell him or her that you want to make a claim.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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Dordick Law Corporation
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Have you contacted the police? Start there for filing charges. If you know who did this to you, you can sue for battery (unlawful touching) to recover damages, including your medical expenses.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
You should report the assault to the police. They will investigate and send their report to the prosecuting attorney who will determine if any criminal charges are to be brought. As for a civil action for assault, before you get involved, how collectable is the defendant? If the defendant is not collectable, you will spend more time and money than you will ever recover.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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Bulman Law Associates PLLC
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Dial 911 and tell the lady or the man someone tried to play basketball with your head. Apparently your assailant knocked common sense out of you. Late reporting a crime is bound to be a bust. Good Luck my battered friend.
Answered on Oct 19th, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Litigation Attorney serving Olean, NY
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Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
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Call 911 and report it. Good luck.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 9:22 PM
For criminal charges, you may contact your local police department and/or the prosecuting attorney's office. For a civil lawsuit, you should contact a plaintiff's lawyer who handles assault and battery and other personal injury cases.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Personal Injury — Plaintiff Attorney serving Taylor, MI
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Downriver Injury & Auto Law
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You can file, but criminals don't have a lot of money.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
Hire an attorney. If you are talking about criminal charges, you need to file a complaint with the police.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 9:18 PM