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The California Penal Code 242 for battery comes into play where there is unlawful and willful violence or force used against someone. Any physical contact can be considered battery when the intent is to harm the other person. Physical contact includes any use of objects to touch the other person, as well…

Something like shoving might not seem to be a big deal to you, but according to the California injury law, it is considered both an assault and a battery. As per California Penal Code 240 (assault) and California Penal Code 242 (battery), shoving someone is against the law. Shoving someone is considered…

Future economic losses are a little bit harder to determine. Each case is very different when it comes to future losses, as medical attention varies from person to person, even when the injury is similar. Having a medical profession testify for you at court can be extremely helpful in this case, as…