An assault injury claim is when you have suffered personal damages after being the victim of assault and now seek compensation for the occurrence. 

Compensation received from a successful claim can be used to support families financially and ease the stress caused by the assault. 

No one should ever have to suffer from a crime such as assault. That is why we are dedicated when it comes to getting our clients justice. 

To make an assault injury claim, get in contact with our experts today.

It is often not possible to predict an assault. Although they are not a regular occurance in Ireland, they are a potential threat. 

Some common assault injury claims may include the following:

One common form of assault is often conducted by members of security or bouncers. This can occur when you are assaulted in the likes of a bar or nightclub. 

Security in such establishments do have the right to protect other members of the public within the building. However, if you are wrongfully hurt by such a professional, you may have the right to make a claim. 

Claims against security personnel can at times be complicated to navigate. However, if you feel that professional negligence ensued, resulting in an assault, then you have the right to make a claim.

It is unfortunately common for people to find themselves victims of assault from members of the public who are drunk or under the influence of substances. 

If someone under the influence is responsible for your assault, you will have the right to make a claim against them. If you have any queries regarding how to make a drunk assault claim, contact our solicitors today.

A person does not need to suffer significant damages to make an assault claim. Even if you suffer a minor assault, you may still be able to claim. 

An example of a minor assault may include a single punch, shove or kick that results in very small damages.

Should anyone experience sexual assault, to any degree, they will have the right to make a claim. 

The likes of CCTV footage and medical reports can be helpful when making a sexual assault claim. For any queries or concerns, speak to our solicitors today.

If you have suffered an assault in your workplace, then you will have the right to make a claim. An employee may be assaulted in the workplace by a member of the public or a colleague. 

Either way, you will have the right to be compensated.

An assault can result in many different physical injuries, as well as mental damages. Some examples of injuries that can occur as the result of an assault include: 

If you have suffered any injury, no matter how minor or significant, you should make an assault injury claim today.

Anyone who has suffered from an assault will have the right to make a claim. The compensation you receive may vary. 

The amount of compensation you will receive will depend on how much general, specific and material damages are included in your claim.

In the immediate aftermath of an assault, it is important to prioritise your safety. Your initial response should be to get safe and contact the police. 

Once you have contacted police, provide them with as many details of the assault as you can. It may be a good idea to write down details of the assault as soon as safely possible after the incident. 

After you are safe, seek medical attention. Even if it appears that you have no significant injuries, it is best to be checked by a healthcare professional. 

Injuries such as concussion may not be obvious in the immediate aftermath of an assault. 

Once your safety and health have been secured, you can then consider making a claim.

To make an assault injury claim, follow these steps: 

You should make your assault claim within three months of the date of the incident. There are sometimes variable factors to this, however, it is best to act as soon as possible.

In the unfortunate circumstance where someone passes due to their assault injuries, a loved one can make a claim on their behalf. 

You can also make a claim on someone’s behalf if they lack the mental capacity to do it themselves. 

If you have queries regarding a fatal assault injury claim, speak to our team today.

No one should ever have to suffer from an assault. That is why our team is passionate and eager when it comes to helping victims of this crime. 

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an occurrence, get in contact with a personal injury solicitor today. We can help you make a claim for compensation to have some benefit to this terrible situation. 

Get in touch today and we can begin working towards a resolution with you.