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Assault & Battery Attorneys | Lawyers for the Injured

Assault & Battery2022-07-26T15:25:43+00:00

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Assault & Battery | Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys

In the context of a personal injury lawsuit, if you are struck and injured by another person, this is considered a “battery”. In the civil or personal injury realm, assaults can also occur through intentional, reckless, or negligent actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about Assault & Battery

Our personal injury lawyers provide answers to some important questions below.

Can I sue if I am a victim of assault or battery?2020-07-08T15:51:25+00:00

Yes. If you are injured because of an assault or battery, you can sue the person who caused your injuries. While criminal prosecution is designed to penalize the assailant for illegal actions, a victim of assault or battery can also file a lawsuit seeking money damages for the injuries that are suffered.

What do I have to prove if I am a victim of assault or battery?2020-07-08T15:51:00+00:00

If you are the victim of an assault or battery you must prove that the person who struck you caused you to suffer an injury.

Also, depending on the situation, it may be necessary to prove that the person struck you:

  • On purpose (intentional)
  • Knowing they were likely to strike you, even that wasn’t their goal (reckless)
  • Failed to realize they were likely to strike you, even though they should have (negligent)
What money am I entitled to if I am assaulted?2020-07-08T15:50:21+00:00

You may seek reimbursement for medical expenses and lost wages as well as compensation for emotional and physical injuries – known as pain and suffering.

Who will compensate me if I am the victim of assault or battery?2020-07-08T15:49:59+00:00

If you are injured because of an assault or battery, a personal injury lawyer can bring a claim against the person who injured you and his/her homeowners’ insurance, or other insurance carrier. To have viable lawsuit against the person who cause your injuries, he/she must have sufficient assets to pay for a verdict or settlement. Alternatively, if the injuries were unintended, unexpected, or negligently or recklessly caused, and if the assailant was insured, an insurance company will likely pay any settlement or verdict.

If I am assaulted is there help for paying my medical expenses or lost earnings?2020-07-08T15:49:40+00:00

The New York State Office of Crime Victim Services may be able to offer immediate help with medical bills, lost wages and other expenses while a criminal or personal injury case is pending.

If I am assaulted, how do I seek compensation for my injuries?2020-07-08T15:49:06+00:00

Your best bet at obtaining money for your injuries is for a personal injury lawyer to bring a claim against the defendant’s homeowners’ insurance or other insurance carrier. If the person who injured you is uninsured, your claim will only be successful if the defendant has the means to pay a settlement or jury award. If there is no insurance and the defendant has no assets, you may seek restitution for your out of pocket costs as part of a criminal action, or to seek assistance from the New York State Office of Crime Victim Services.

Does the person who assaulted me have to own a home in order for me to bring a lawsuit?2020-07-08T15:48:41+00:00

No. If someone assaults you and causes you injuries, you can sue the person who injured you. However, in order to recover money for your injuries, there needs to be either 1. An insurance policy that will pay for your damages, or 2. The defendant must have sufficient assets to pay a settlement or a judgment. If the defendant is uninsured and has no means to pay you for your injuries, it is likely not worth spending the time and money it will take to bring a claim against him.

If I sue the person who assaulted me, will his insurance pay for my injuries?2020-07-08T15:48:20+00:00

Maybe. In most insurance policies there is a provision that excludes coverage for an intentional act. However, in New York, if the bodily injuries were unexpected, unintended, negligent, reckless or unforeseen, the insurance coverage may apply and would be liable to pay for the injuries caused by the defendant.

As an example of a case in New York, a college student jokingly pushed a 55-gallon drum from a window of a fraternity house that struck another student. The insurance carrier provided coverage because the student who pushed the drum out of the window did not expect that the drum would strike someone.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit?2020-07-08T15:47:52+00:00

Under New York law an action for assault, battery, or other intentional conduct must be brought within one year of the injury.  Therefore, it is important to talk to an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after you are injured. For a negligent or reckless act, the statute of limitations is three years.

Will a criminal case against the person who assaulted me help my personal injury case?2020-07-08T15:47:33+00:00

Maybe. On the one hand, a criminal case will trigger an immediate investigation so that all evidence will be preserved by the police. If the defendant who assaulted you is convicted in criminal court, that conviction can be used as proof in the personal injury case. However, if the defendant pleads guilty in the criminal case to an intentional act, and it is clear that the defendant caused you injuries that were expected, intended and foreseeable, there will likely be no insurance coverage available and likely no ability for you to recover any money from the defendant unless the defendant has the means to pay for a judgment or settlement.

Timeline of a Personal Injury Case

Recent Verdicts & Settlements

Automobile Accident
Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle which went off the road and rolled over, causing him to suffer significant permanent injuries, including skull fracture; fractured mandible requiring surgical placement of plates and screws; facial fractures and lacerations; sternal fracture; spinal fractures; lacerations to spleen, liver and lung; multiple rib and toe fractures; tinnitus and hearing loss; post-traumatic stress disorder; facial scarring and numbness.

$1,300,000.00

Worksite Injury
Plaintiff was an ironworker who was injured when he fell from a ladder, suffering fractures to both elbows resulting in permanent loss of strength and loss of range of motion in both arms. His impairment limited the number and types of employment opportunities and limited his future earning potential.

$750,000.00

Nursing Home Negligence
An 87-year-old man was discharged from a local hospital on the afternoon of his death and returned to his assisted living facility. His health began to deteriorate throughout that evening; a nurse was told to check on him but never did. Facility staff found him unconscious on the floor in his room later that evening; paramedics were unable to revive him. It was claimed that the facility failed to obtain appropriate medical advice, assistance and treatment.

$250,000.00

Worksite Injury
Plaintiff was injured when a fork from a forklift truck fell on top of his left leg, severely fracturing the tibia and fibula, requiring numerous surgeries and resulting in a permanent, partial loss of use of his leg.

$1,016,000.00

Wrongful Death
Plaintiff, a 49-year-old man, was discharged from the hospital with critically low levels of potassium, which precipitated a fatal arrhythmia at home and subsequently caused his death. His family brought a claim against the hospital for medical negligence and wrongful death.

$650,000.00

Bicycle Accident
Plaintiff suffered two dislocated shoulders and a dislocated elbow after he was struck by a vehicle, which negligently swerved onto the shoulder and into the bike lane.

$250,000.00

Medical Negligence
Plaintiff suffered injuries as a result of negligent monitoring of prescription medication.

$500,000.00

Negligent Assault
Plaintiff was assaulted outside of a bar in Saratoga and as a result suffered a traumatic brain injury, a fractured skull, brain swelling and brain bleeding, facial contusions and bleeding, as well as lacerations and bruises on his body.  He also suffered from short and long term memory deficits and other cognitive deficits.

$400,000.00

Federal Employers Liability Act/FELA
Plaintiff suffered a significant back injury while working for CSX.

$1,100,000.00

Farm/Tractor Accident
The infant plaintiff fell from a tractor being operated by a farm employee and was run over by the tractor. The 10-year-old boy suffered a femur fracture requiring surgery, multiple facial fractures requiring surgery, foot and toe fractures and loss of consciousness.

$400,000.00

Worksite Injury
Plaintiff, a roofing contractor, suffered a fractured skull, cervical spine fracture and fractured ribs after falling from a roof. The injuries left him with chronic pain and fatigue, limited tolerance for walking, lifting, or carrying and limitations in his hearing and vision.

$900,000.00

* Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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What brought me to the firm was a personal incident where Andrew was recommended to me very highly by a family friend who’s also an attorney, and Andrew represented me to great satisfaction in that case. What impressed me the most about Andrew was his direct straightforward approach, and he has this incredible way of setting you at ease and yet telling you the good and the bad of a situation. I felt that he was very much a straight shooter and lived up to the reputation that preceded him. I would recommend them and Andrew Safranko to anybody in the world. They’re just that class of a group of people.

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“The arrest of my husband in 2008 was an extremely difficult and emotional time for our family. The arrest turned our lives upside down. It was sudden and unexpected and had tragic emotional as well as financial consequences. I had no idea what to do under the circumstances….

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Anonymous Attorney from Albany, NY

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A personal injury client from Waterford, NY

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A client from Albany, NY

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A client from Albany, NY

“Throughout the attorney client relationship regarding my personal injury lawsuit, George and his staff continually exhibited tremendous amounts of legal knowledge, skill, and a vast amount of expert resources that ultimately resulted in a final judgment in my favor.  George was there every step of the way to explain where we stood and what to expect next and there was never a need to question his professional judgment…

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A client from Troy, NY

“The staff at LaMarche Safranko Law took care of  whatever I needed, it was just fabulous. It was top shelf, if I called, I got George. If he was in a meeting, they left him a message. He called me right back after the meeting. Everybody was very courteous and very nice there. If I left a voicemail, everybody got back to me quickly. The level of service  was very, very good and I would Highly recommend them.”

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A personal injury client from Cohoes, NY

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A client from Altamont, NY

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Thank you so much for everything you have done for our son over the last three years.  This has been a very challenging time for our family and the knowledge that our son has an attorney as capable and amazing as you are has given us peace of mind!

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