Brooklyn Rape in Public Housing Due to Negligent Security Lawyer

If you were raped in your public housing complex due to negligent security measures, you may be able to recover financial compensation for your physical, emotional and economic damages from the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) or other responsible party. We understand that you may be going through a very difficult time right now. Our team wants to manage the financial recovery process on your behalf so that you can focus on your health and well-being.

A Brooklyn rape in public housing due to negligent security lawyer will carefully investigate the facts of your assault to determine whether it was the result of negligence. Not all assaults in public housing are preventable or will result in a successful claim. If the evidence shows that your assault occurred because of negligent security measures, New York law permits you to recover fair and just financial compensation for each and every type of damage you sustained. Our law firm’s ultimate goal is to fight for the highest recovery for you based upon your injuries. If we are unable to reach a settlement with the responsible parties, we will present your case to a jury at trial in Court.

To discuss your legal rights and get a free confidential consultation call Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP at (646) 692-0204.

We Work on a Contingency-Fee Basis

If we agree to accept your case, you will not be required to pay us any money upfront. We work on what is called a “contingency.” That means that we advance all expenses to fight the case and only earn a legal fee for our services when we recover compensation for you.

While you recuperate from your assault, we do not want you to face any financial pressures. We are determined to help you recover compensation for your losses. You can call Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP today to learn more. Until then, follow this advice immediately after your assault to protect your rights, if possible:

• Call the police. A police response and investigation is a valuable tool in order to seek justice and build your claim.
• Seek medical attention immediately. Documentation of your assault and medical injuries will not only help you get the treatment and evaluation you need, but also will help prove your physical and emotional injuries you sustained.
• Have photographs taken of your visible injuries and the location of the assault. Taking photographs preserves evidence that may be lost.
• Obtain follow up medical care. Receiving ongoing medical care or therapy is necessary for your well-being, recovery and documentation of your injuries.
• Do not post on social media. Statements and photographs you post to social media may be used against you in any future claim.
• Call a lawyer immediately to understand your rights. There are strict deadlines that limit your rights to bring a claim against The New York City Housing Authority and other parties. If you fail to bring your claim by the deadline, you may be prevented from collecting the compensation you deserve.

Your Case Must Be Built on Evidence

To build a strong case, your lawyer will need to prove through evidence that your assault and injuries were the result of negligent security measures. An experienced negligent security lawyer will conduct a careful and thorough investigation that is designed to uncover the pieces of evidence necessary in order to prove the elements required by law. Not all assaults in public housing result in successful claims.

Typical evidence that is used to build a strong negligent security case includes:

• The police report or other incident report
• Criminal investigation or Criminal Court records
• Security camera footage
• Statements from witnesses
• Site investigation and review of all security measures
• Crime statistics for the neighborhood involved
• Sworn testimony from housing personnel
• Evaluation from experts in public housing security
• Hospital and medical records, including therapy notes
• Reports of medical and psychological experts

This is just a short list of the kinds of evidence that will be used to prove your claim. Depending upon the unique facts of your case, you may have additional evidence available.

Your Lawyer Will Need to Establish Negligence

To recover compensation for your losses, your lawyer will need to show how negligence resulted in the incident that harmed you. Essentially, your lawyer will need to show that because the property owner or other responsible party failed to keep the premises safe, they allowed another person to cause you injury.

Using evidence, your lawyer must prove:

• Duty of care. The property owner or manager had a legal obligation to keep residents safe.
• Breach of duty of care. The property owner or manager failed to uphold their civil obligation.
• Causation. You were assaulted because the property owner did not employ adequate security measures.
• Injury. You have suffered physical, emotional or financial losses as a result of your assault.

Once your lawyer is able to establish these four elements, they may be able to recover compensation for your injury-related losses. You can discuss your legal options in a free case review with a Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP team member. 

Our lawyers have been fighting for the rights of assault victims since 1988. Call us at (646) 692-0204 to learn how we can help you.