Intentional Assault and Battery Tort

Intentional torts encompass the malicious or intentional infliction of harm that results in injury. Many types of intentional torts, such as assault and battery, are both criminal and civil offenses. The NJ injury lawyers of Shebell & Shebell, L.L.C. can file a civil suit to assist you in recovering monetary damages for your injuries suffered in an assault or battery.

In an assault a victim fears for his or her safety due to threats or attempts to harm by another individual. A battery is a harmful, non-consensual touching. Many times assault and battery occurs together, and sometimes they are simply referred to as assaults.

Assault and battery cases can be physical, sexual, or verbal. A physical assault is the infliction of pain or bodily injury upon another person during a physical attack. In a sexual assault there is unwanted physical contact that is sexual in nature. Sexual assaults can include:

• Non-consensual touching
• Rape
• Attempted rape
• Incest
• Child molestation
• Voyeurism
• Exhibitionism
• Sexual harassment.

Verbal assault is another type of assault.  Some verbal threats are considered to be assaults. Touching the victim is not required.

NJ Assault & Battery Lawyer

Assaults can occur anywhere including nightclubs, and bars. Assaults are often committed against women, children, and the elderly. While sexual assault can be committed by a stranger, often it is committed by someone a victim knows. Women are more likely to be assaulted than men. Assaults occur in colleges, and in domestic abuse situations. One in four women will be sexually assaulted in her life. Hate crimes against certain populations are also assaults. Victims may also have been attacked by the police or other municipal enforcement officer.

Contact a lawyer at Shebell & Shebell, L.L.C. if you have been assaulted and have questions. It is important you contact us as soon as possible so that we can preserve evidence, and file suit within the time limits set forth for this type of incident.

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