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Do I have a lawsuit?

This past Superbowl Sunday (Feb. 4, 07) I attended a house party with a friend in Jersey City. I was the invite of my friend who was cordially invited. After lots of eating and drinking things got a little out crazy. After the game a small group of us went out to a bar and eventually returned to the apartment where we had watched the game. I remember passing out on one of the sofas. There was a very drunk cousin of the host. I recall them complaining that I was sleeping on the sofa. I volunteered to leave and called a cab. My friend who had initially brought me offered to drive us home. As I was leaving, I exchanged words with the drunk cousin and he jumped me from behind and landed on me. He and another friend had jumped me. After we were broken up I got up with a bruised leg. I took it for what it was and left. I initially thought that I had sprained my ankle and after 4 days of walking around with a cane a friend convinced me to go to the hospital. It turns out that I have a broken fibula and need surgury next week. I do not have medical insurance and was atmitted under Charity Care. Am I entitled to sue someone for all of my pain, hardship, and lost wages at work?

Thank you for your professional expertise.

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