Yes, it’s normal for people to see double after they sustain one or more injuries from being assaulted. This condition is known as diplopia, and thankfully, many people find that the symptom goes away after a few days. However, double vision can be a red flag of serious damage to your eyes and brain, which is why you should never ignore diplopia if you were recently assaulted. Possible injuries include traumatic brain injury or eye damage that will result in blindness without immediate treatment. Aside from double vision, here are signs of diplopia caused by assault and battery:
- Headaches
- Dizziness / nausea
- Pain around your eyes, like in the temples or eyebrows
- The eyes being misaligned, like being cross-eyed
- Droopy eyelids
- Pain when moving the eyes
- Loss of balance
- Bulging eye
If you sustained injuries from a physical attack, you are likely to have injuries to various parts of your body, and sometimes, it can take weeks or months before an injury is diagnosed. This can happen with brain damage or other conditions that are related to double vision caused by a physical altercation. Many people put off going to a doctor in the hopes that the problem will go away on its own. But not seeking medical attention within the first few days can result in permanent damage to the eyes.
Were you attacked during a mugging or robbery because there was a lack of security on the property? Were you physically assaulted by a security guard, loss prevention specialist, or another individual that used excessive violence? No matter the circumstance, you are allowed to sue for an assault caused by negligence or misconduct. If you would like more information of filing an assault and battery lawsuit, contact the offices of Normandie Law Firm.
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Can Assault and Battery Cause Double Vision?
Diplopia, or seeing double, happens to a lot of people if they are injured in an assault. In particular, injuries to the head, face, and neck can have a significant impact on your vision, at least on a temporary basis. If you continue to have diplopia or blurred vision (another common side effect of physical assault), you may have one of the following health conditions:
- Corneal abrasion – blunt force trauma from an accident or assault can damage the cornea, which is the outermost layer of your eye. When there is any kind of injury to this area, you are likely to have vision problems, like seeing double images.
- Detaching of the Retina – Detachment of the retina, or the tissue at the back of your eyes will impact your ability to process visual information. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that must be addressed right away, so please go to a doctor if you are experiencing diplopia from being struck in the head or face during an assault.
- Optic nerve damage – When you experience head trauma from a physical beating, pressure may build up inside your skull, resulting in damage to the optic nerve. This will cause a dysfunction in the way impulses are transmitted from your eyes to the brain.
- Traumatic brain injury – A violent altercation that causes head trauma can result in brain swelling or bleeding. Injury to the brain may be accompanied by misalignment of the eyes, and this may be why you are having double vision.
Please note that failure to seek medical intervention can cause permanent complications in as little as 48 hours. To maximize your chances of recovery, go to a hospital as soon as possible if you were injured from an incident of assault and battery.
Claiming Compensation for Diplopia and Other Eye Injuries
Having double vision or some level of abnormality with your eyes is quite common, whether you bumped your head by accident or you were physically assaulted by someone. As a result, it’s very easy for insurance companies to say that your symptoms are not directly related to an accident or assault and battery incident. Quite often, they will say that you have a pre-existing health condition, ill-fitting glasses, or some other circumstance that is causing diplopia.
This is something we’ve come to expect from insurance companies after many years of representing clients with health conditions like diplopia following a physical attack. But the average person wouldn’t know this, and that’s why they fall for manipulation tactics by insurance adjusters, who are trained to settle your case for the lowest possible amount.
Our assault and battery attorneys are here to ensure that you receive maximum payment from a lawsuit for assault and battery. Whether you were assaulted by a security guard or a criminal that was trespassing on private property, you can count on us for skilled and aggressive representation.
How Long Do I have to File a Lawsuit?
The strength of your evidence and legal arguments are not the only things that matter when it comes to a lawsuit. You also need to file a claim within the statute of limitations, which is a time limit for lawsuits under California law. For cases of assault and battery, the deadline is 2 years from the date of injury .This timeline may be extended, but the eligibility requirements are incredibly restrictive. In short, most people will lose their right to monetary damages, simply for waiting too long on a claim for assault and battery.
Contact us today and talk to a physical assault injury lawyer who can help you file a lawsuit on time and receive the funds you are entitled to.
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As the victim of assault and battery, is it fair that you should have to pay for an attorney to represent you? We don’t think so, which is why every member of our legal team works on contingency. There is nothing for you to pay, since we don’t get paid until you receive your settlement from the party that harmed you. If we don’t recover the compensation you deserve, there is a Zero Fee Guarantee, so you still pay nothing of pocket for the cost or legal services.
We are here for you 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with the reliable advice and guidance you can expect from a law firm with decades of experience in assault and battery cases. If you developed diplopia or any other issues with your sight after being assaulted, call us to schedule a free case review.
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