Personal injuries refer to legal damage at the mental, bodily, and/or emotional level caused to a person by the actions or omissions of a responsible third party (natural or juridical person). Consequently, victims of these injuries have the right to file a personal injury civil lawsuit to claim compensation. The amount of compensation depends on the magnitude of the injuries and the type of damage or injury caused. It seeks to compensate the victim for the losses suffered and restore the situation in which he was before suffering the injury. Personal injuries can occur in many ways, from car accidents, dog bites, defective products, and even intentional acts such as physical assault. Many of these claims are covered by insurance. However, when the defendant has no money or refuses to pay, the law provides specific means to enforce the sentence depending on the case. For example, a driver's license may be revoked, or a percentage of the defendant's income garnished. Assault Personal Injury It involves two types of situations:
Both of these types of assault are misdemeanors in California, and the penalties include:
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