After an assault, there are several actions you should take to protect your rights. Most importantly, you should contact the police and report the assault. Many times, a victim is either too frightened or embarrassed to report an attack. A police investigation or criminal prosecution can not only bring a perpetrator to justice and protect the community from further violence, but the work performed by police and prosecutors can serve as a strong foundation of proof in your claim for damages against housing personnel.

Another helpful action you can take following an assault is receiving immediate medical attention. In order to demand compensation for your injuries, you must first prove that you sustained injuries in the first place. Medical, hospital, or therapy records documenting your injuries and medical treatment after your assault will provide powerful evidence for your case. On the other hand, the absence of medical records will weaken your claim. Take photographs of your injuries throughout your recovery and keep copies of any money you spent out of pocket for this care.

The sooner you contact the qualified and experienced personal injury team at Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, the sooner we can help you fight for your rights and give you advice on how to build a strong case while you recover from your attack. You can call us today to begin a free, no-obligation consultation.

Recoverable Damages After Being Assaulted in Public Housing

If you suffered physical or emotional injuries after being assaulted, you do not have to suffer in silence. A Queens assault in public housing lawyer can explain your rights, review your case, and calculate the cost of your injury-related damages.

The amount of compensation you can recover will be based on various aspects of your case. For instance, the extent and severity of your injuries, your psychological trauma, and the cost of your medical bills will impact the value of your case.

Per the American Bar Association, you may be able to secure compensation for the following expenses:

Pain and Suffering

The degree of physical and emotional trauma victims experience during and after an assault varies greatly. Based upon the evidence in your case, the law permits you to recover fair and just compensation for those injuries in the past and future.

Medical Expenses

The injuries associated with being assaulted can require hospitalization, doctors’ visits, psychological therapy, medications, and more. Victims may be able to secure a financial recovery for these and other medical-related expenses.

Loss of Income

An assault can leave victims physically and mentally unable to work. In these cases, victims are able to seek monetary compensation for current and future lost wages.

Reduced Future Earning Capacity

Your assault-related injuries may have permanently affected your earning power. If so, your lawyer can calculate the difference in your earning power before and after the assault. If your injuries left you with a long-term disability, you could recover compensation for this expense as well.

Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates Works for You

If you were assaulted in a public housing residence that resulted from negligence that caused or contributed to unsafe conditions, New York law permits you to demand fair and just compensation for each and every aspect of damages you sustained. Determining that your assault was the result of negligence is dependent upon the facts of each case. If our office agrees to accept your case, we will begin a careful and thorough investigation that will include reviewing all police or housing incident reports, interviewing witnesses, examining criminal court records, speaking to building security experts, researching prior incidents at the same location, examining police crime records in the neighborhood and other actions.