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Were you or a loved one a victim of sexual assault in New York City, NY? A New York City sexual assault lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers can help you fight for justice. You may be entitled to financial compensation for medical expenses, emotional trauma, and loss of income while you recover.
For over two decades, our dedicated lawyers have advocated for victims’ rights across NYC. We understand that a trauma like sexual assault can change your life forever. We’re here to help you hold your attacker financially accountable.
It can be difficult for victims of sexual assault to come forward. Our team is here to listen to you and help you understand your legal options. Call our law firm at (212) 564-2800 and schedule a free consultation today to learn more.
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Victims of sexual assault often suffer unimaginable losses. While the perpetrator may face criminal charges, that usually doesn’t do enough to help you with the challenges you’ll face because of the crime.
You could be entitled to file a civil lawsuit for financial compensation to help you through this difficult time. Of course, the idea of facing a complex legal battle deters many victims from coming forward.
While taking legal action might seem daunting, our New York City personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC have over 25 years of experience helping clients like you.
We can help by:
The victim has the burden of proof in a personal injury case. Sometimes, people other than the attacker can be held liable. For example, a property owner might be liable for your injuries. Our personal injury attorneys in NYC know how to locate the evidence you need to hold all at-fault parties responsible.
Don’t rely on an inexperienced attorney from a lawyer directory. To get started, all you have to do is contact our law offices for a free consultation.
Sexual assault is alarmingly common. Statistics show that someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds–and more than one in three women will experience rape, stalking, or violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
While most criminal activity has decreased in NYC during recent years, rape remains a notable exception. Rape reports increased by 22% citywide in 2018, at a time when other violent crime reports were down.
However, sexual assault is much more than just rape. Sexual assault is defined to include any type of unwanted contact of a sexual nature.
Our attorneys at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC handle all types of sexual abuse cases, including:
Were you or a loved one a victim of a sex crime in the New York metro area? Call our team for help today.
It’s always tough to put a dollar value on your physical and emotional suffering. However, it’s always important to evaluate the value of your case before filing an injury claim.
A number of factors can come into play, including:
Because the damage caused by sexual assault can be so difficult to value, insurance companies and defense attorneys will fight hard to reduce the value of your injury claim. Don’t let them get away with it. Call our law offices to schedule a free case evaluation today.
Your attacker can be held liable for financial damages even if they haven’t been charged with a crime. Our experienced New York City sexual assault attorneys will fight to hold the person responsible to the fullest extent of the law.
Economic damages in New York compensate victims for their financial losses.
Most personal injury victims are entitled to recover compensation for:
Non-economic damages are meant to compensate for the emotional and psychological damage you’ve suffered. In cases involving sexual assault and violence, those losses can be significant.
While it’s never easy to put a precise dollar value on your suffering, you could be entitled to non-economic damages to account for your:
New York courts can also award punitive damages to sexual assault victims. Punitive damages aren’t designed to compensate for your losses. Instead, they’re meant to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions.
The immediate and long-term consequences of sexual assault are serious. Research shows that about 33% of rape victims contemplate suicide at some point after the assault. Tragically, 13% of rape victims actually attempt suicide.
While loss of life is the worst-case scenario, victims of sexual assault often suffer far-reaching consequences. At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC, we’ll fight to recover fair compensation for both the emotional and physical harm you’ve suffered.
Some of the long-term consequences of sexual assault can include:
These long-term implications are in addition to the immediate physical harm that a violent sexual assault can cause.
Victims of violent crimes often suffer injuries, including:
You deserve compensation to cover the full range of the harm you’ve suffered. Our sexual abuse lawyers are here to help you fight for it. Give us a call or visit our office location today to learn more about our practice areas.
If you were a victim of sexual assault, our lawyers will help you pursue damages from all responsible parties. Of course, that means we may be able to recover damages from your attacker. We can also fight to recover compensation from anyone whose negligent or wrongful acts allowed you to get hurt.
Potentially responsible parties might include property owners and landlords. In New York City, property owners have a duty to provide adequate security for anyone who is lawfully present on their property.
For example, bars, restaurants, and even grocery stores are required to take reasonable precautions to keep you safe. That might include hiring security guards, installing security cameras, or providing adequate lighting. These simple acts can prevent violence before it happens. Under New York state premises liability laws, business owners and landlords can be held financially accountable for negligent security.
At the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC, we’ll fight to hold all responsible parties liable for the pain you’ve suffered, including:
To establish liability in a premises liability case, you have to prove a few different things.
Generally speaking, you’ll have to show:
If you were a victim, don’t hesitate to reach out to our law offices to schedule a free case review today.
The deadline to file a claim for sexual assault depends upon who we’re trying to hold liable for damages.
New York state law only gives you one year to file a lawsuit against your attacker. However, if your attacker is convicted of a crime, you have seven years from the date of the assault to file a civil claim.
On the other hand, the general New York statute of limitations gives injured parties three years to file a personal injury lawsuit or negligence suit. This three-year limitations period applies to most lawsuits against a property owner or negligent employer.
If you were a victim of sexual abuse, rape, or violence in NYC, legal advice is only a phone call away. Call an experienced New York City sexual assault lawyer at the Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel, LLC to start fighting for fair compensation today. Remember, your first consultation is always free, so there’s no risk in reaching out.
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