Assault Injury Lawyer NYC
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The civil case is separate from the criminal case
An arrest is not the end of your options, and no arrest is not the end of them either. A civil assault claim in New York can proceed against the attacker and, more usefully, against a property owner or business whose inadequate security made the attack foreseeable. Criminal court decides punishment; civil court decides compensation, and the standard of proof is lower.
Negligent security — where the recovery usually is
- Broken or propped exterior doors and non-functioning intercoms in residential buildings.
- Missing, unmonitored or non-recording cameras in garages and lobbies.
- Absent or untrained security staff in bars, clubs, hotels and event venues.
- Failure to eject a patron already threatening violence, or over-service leading to a foreseeable fight.
- Known prior violent incidents at the same location with no security change afterwards.
- Poor lighting and blind stairwells in parking structures and NYCHA developments.
What to Look for in an NYC Injury Lawyer
I was attacked in my apartment building lobby
A landlord owes tenants minimal security in a multiple dwelling. Broken door locks with prior complaints is a classic New York negligent security case.
Bouncers assaulted me at a club
The venue is responsible for its security staff acting in the scope of employment, and its liquor licence brings Dram Shop exposure into play.
I was assaulted at work or in a hotel
Employer claims may run through workers' compensation, but the property owner, management company and any security contractor can still be sued directly.
Evidence and timing
Camera footage in bars and garages is frequently overwritten in days. Lawyers typically move immediately for preservation, obtain 311 and NYPD complaint history for the address, request prior incident reports, and secure medical documentation of injuries and psychological harm. Assault claims carry short limits — often one year for intentional torts against the attacker, three years for negligent security against a property owner, and 90 days for a notice of claim against a city agency or NYCHA.
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Sources and editorial review
Last reviewed: . Written and checked by the Personal Injury NYC editorial team against the official New York sources listed. This page has not been reviewed by an attorney. Time limits vary by claim — many personal injury lawsuits must be started within three years (CPLR 214), claims against a city or other public body can require a notice of claim in as little as 90 days, and medical malpractice and wrongful death have different limits. Check the official sources below and confirm your deadline with a New York-licensed attorney.
- NY Courts — Statute of limitations timetable
- NY Courts — What is a statute of limitations?
- NY Senate — CPLR 214 (three-year actions)
- NY Department of Financial Services — Auto insurance resource center
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