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However, these\u00a0types of personal injury cases\u00a0are often complicated.If another person starts a fight that leaves you with serious physical and emotional injuries, you should contact a Douglasville personal injury lawyer as soon as possible in order to learn about your rights and options. You may be eligible to bring a battery lawsuit against the attacker and recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering and more.Your personal injury lawyer can identify the person or persons who may have injured you, if their identities are unclear. Your personal injury lawyer will also need to ascertain the extent and severity of your injuries. If they resulted in significant medical bills and a lengthy recovery time, it may be worth your time to sue for damages. 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