Can I sue someone who cut my head? 26 Answers as of October 04, 2011

If you have been injured as the result of another persons negligence you can bring an personal injury lawsuit. However if you are suing an individual, many times there are no assets to recover against which would mean suing that person could be fruitless. If you would like to discuss this matter further.

Yes. There is a one year statute of limitations.

It depends. First, anyone can sue anyone for anything. I am assuming you want to know if you would win if you did sue. You do not provide enough information to fully respond. However, if the boyfriend negligently (accidently) cut you (for example, when carving a barbecued roast), that could be a negligent act for which you could recover for your medical expenses, loss of income, disfigurement, and pain and suffering. Homeowner's insurance might cover this claim. On the other hand, if the boyfriend attacked you and intentionally cut your head, you could possibly recover all of the above and punitive damages. In addition, the boyfriend may have committed an assault with a deadly weapon, which is Penal Code section 245. However, if it was an intentional assault, homeowners' insurance may not cover it. These comments are only a general discussion and not intended as legal advice and do not create an attorney-client relationship.

An individual can be subject to civil damages for either negligent or intentional conduct which causes harm. It sounds as if this was intentional, although I cannot tell for sure from your post. If the cut left a scar or did other permanent damage, you may want to consult with an attorney. If the cut healed without damage, it may not be worth the expense of pursuing.

Yes, you can sue. Amount you can get depends upon nature of injury, medical costs, and whether it was accident or deliberate attack.

Hopefully you called the police since that sounds like a pretty serious matter. Yes, you can sue him. Hopefully he has assets and/or homeowner's or renters insurance that would get involved. Make sure that you take pictures of the wound that you can use later on.

Yes, you can sue. But insurance, if any, may not provide coverage, depending on how or why the accident or incident occurred.

If you did not start or provoke the fight, yes, surely you can. Jurors don't like claimants who have been in fights, however. They figure if you were in a fight, especially a bar fight , that you get about what you deserve. Juries are very hard on fighters and brawlers. If you don't fit in that category you should be OK.

Yes you would have a claim. If it was intentional then his actions will not be covered by insurance and his conduct would also be criminal. If it was caused by carelessness then his actions might be covered by insurance.

You can always sue. The question is whether you can win and after you win, whether you can actually collect. You did not provide any details but this sounds as though it was an intentional, criminal Act. As such, it would not be covered under any policy of insurance. If there is a criminal action pending, the criminal court has the authority to award damages at sentencing. This amount would typically be limited to the amount of your medical bills. Good luck.