When someone becomes a victim of assault and battery, their life can be forever changed. The physical and emotional injuries suffered can have long-lasting effects. If you’ve been attacked in New York City, you deserve justice for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
Learn more about how our New York assault injury lawyers can help you receive the compensation you deserve here!
How Field Law Group Can Help If You Were Assaulted in NYC
At Field Law Group, we understand the devastating impact an assault can have on your life. Our experienced team of New York assault injury lawyers is dedicated to providing you with the legal representation you need to hold your attacker accountable and seek the compensation you deserve.
When you choose Field Law Group, you can expect us to
- Offer sound legal advice throughout your case.
- We’ll take care of all communication and administrative duties for you.
- Investigate to identify all parties who may be held liable for your injuries.
- Utilize the expertise of respected experts to strengthen your case.
- Negotiate with insurance companies and defect attorneys for a fair and full compensation award.
- Build a strong case rooted in evidence, ready to be presented in court if necessary.
How Field Law Group Can Help If You Were Assaulted in NYC
At Field Law Group, we understand the devastating impact an assault can have on your life. Our experienced team of New York assault injury lawyers is dedicated to providing you with the legal representation you need to hold your attacker accountable and seek the compensation you deserve.
When you choose Field Law Group, you can expect us to
- Offer sound legal advice throughout your case.
- We’ll take care of all communication and administrative duties for you.
- Investigate to identify all parties who may be held liable for your injuries.
- Utilize the expertise of respected experts to strengthen your case.
- Negotiate with insurance companies and defect attorneys for a fair and full compensation award.
- Build a strong case rooted in evidence, ready to be presented in court if necessary.
In New York, assault and battery are considered “intentional torts,” meaning you were hurt by someone else’s deliberate and purposeful actions. Unlike typical personal injury cases based on negligence, intentional tort cases allow you to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions.
Civil Assault vs. Civil Battery
Civil assault specifically refers to causing someone to fear imminent physical harm. It doesn’t necessarily require physical contact or actual harm. The focus is on the fear of harm caused by the defendant’s actions.
Civil battery, on the other hand, involves deliberate and harmful physical contact without consent.
To establish a civil assault case, you must prove the following
- The defendant threatened or tried to hurt someone physically.
- The defendant could have caused physical harm at that moment.
- You had a reasonable fear you would be harmed as a result of the defendant’s actions.
Do I Have a Civil Assault and Battery Case?
If you’ve been the victim of assault and battery, you may have a valid case for compensation, regardless of whether your assailant has been charged or convicted in criminal court. The standards for proving liability differ in civil and criminal courts, and a criminal conviction isn’t necessary to pursue a civil claim.
We Handle All NYC Assault and Battery Cases
Our New York assault injury lawyers have extensive experience handling a wide range of assault and battery cases. We’re ready to represent victims who’ve suffered from
- Assaults involving firearms and other weapons
- Bar fights and nightclub altercations
- Domestic disputes and violence
- Muggings and robberies
- Police misconduct
- Sexual assaults
Assault Injury FAQs
Who’s Liable for My Injury After an Assault?
Figuring out who’s responsible for your injury after an assault can be tricky. Usually, the person who attacked you is to blame, but others might share the fault depending on what happened. These could include
- Property owners: If you were assaulted by someone else’s property, like a bar or club, the owner may be held responsible if they failed to provide adequate security measures.
- Landlords: If you were attacked in an apartment building, the landlord could be at fault if they didn’t take reasonable steps to keep their tenants safe.
- Schools: If an assault happened at school because of inadequate supervision or safety measures, the school might be accountable for not keeping its students safe.
Car Accident FAQs
Who’s Liable for My Injury After an Assault?
Figuring out who’s responsible for your injury after an assault can be tricky. Usually, the person who attacked you is to blame, but others might share the fault depending on what happened. These could include
- Property owners: If you were assaulted by someone else’s property, like a bar or club, the owner may be held responsible if they failed to provide adequate security measures.
- Landlords: If you were attacked in an apartment building, the landlord could be at fault if they didn’t take reasonable steps to keep their tenants safe.
- Schools: If an assault happened at school because of inadequate supervision or safety measures, the school might be accountable for not keeping its students safe.
What Damages Are Available to Victims of Assault and Battery in New York?
As a victim of assault and battery, you could receive different kinds of compensation, depending on your situation, such as
- Medical expenses: Compensation to cover medical expenses, like hospital bills, surgeries, medications, and rehab costs.
- Lost wages: You may get money back for the income you couldn’t earn because of your injuries, covering both what you’ve already and what you might lose in the future.
- Pain and suffering: Damages for the physical and emotional suffering caused by the assault
- Emotional distress: Compensation for the mental effects of the assault, like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Disfigurement or disability: Compensation for any permanent physical disfigurement or disability caused by the assault.
- Punitive damages: In severe cases, punitive damages might be given to punish the attacker and discourage similar actions later on.
How Long Do I Have to File a Civil Assault Lawsuit?
In New York, you usually have one year from the assault date to file. However, it’s best to talk to an assault injury lawyer for your case’s exact time limits.
Contact Our New York Assault Injury Lawyers for a FREE Consultation
Don’t let your assailant go unpunished — take the first steps toward justice and compensation by contacting Field Law Group today!
Call 212-739-7278 or contact us to schedule a FREE consultation and discuss the details of your case. We’re available 24/7 to answer your questions and provide guidance.
Contact Our New York Assault Injury Lawyers for a FREE Consultation
Don’t let your assailant go unpunished — take the first steps toward justice and compensation by contacting Field Law Group today!
Call 212-739-7278 or contact us to schedule a FREE consultation and discuss the details of your case. We’re available 24/7 to answer your questions and provide guidance.
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Field Law Group, P.C.
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New York, New York 10004
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Field Law Group, P.C.
17 State Street, 40th Floor
New York, New York 10004
This website contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, see Disclaimer.
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Field Law Group, P.C.
17 State Street, 40th Floor
New York, New York 10004
This website contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, see Disclaimer.
Designed by PostcardMania