Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

civil protection

for the second time-someone sent bullets into our home. the NYPD has been informed and even sent detectives to our home on 7/16/03. We live on a nice block across the street from the Mariners Harbor Housing Projects and for a long time we didn't hear any 'gun' play from that area, but recently it has startered again. Can the law protect us if we sue the city for neglegence since we happen to know that after 24:00 there aren't any 'street crime' units or otherwise around our neighborhood (we were informed of this by a member of the NYPD). Could we find an attorney who would take such a case under 'pro-bono'? (hope I spelled it correctly). This is very upsetting to us since we have spent alot of money upgrading our home and just recently refinanced. We never thought that this could or would happen. Your input would be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 7/17/03, 2:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: civil protection

You are right - this is awful. And you have a right to police protection. Unfortunately, this is not a legal question. This is a political question. How the police department uses its resources is something that courts and lawyers cannot help you with. But this is the job of your elected representative and they all have people in their offices who are getting paid with your tax dollars to help you with this exact problem. USE THEM. You have paid for them. City council, state legislator, even your congressman. They can and will help you with this problem. If you need (feel it would be helpful) to have your first contact on an attorney's letterhead, I would be happy to help you for no charge. I can be reached at my email or (646) 591-5786. My offices are at 42 west 44th st, manhatten (Times Sq.) Please call for an appointment before coming by. Andrew

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Answered on 7/19/03, 3:04 pm
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: civil protection

Unless you can prove it was an officer firing the bullets a lawsuit against the city would likely be unsuccessful.

Should you like to discuss this or any other legal matter, you can call my office to schedule an appointment for a consultation or in the alternative, I can be reached for on-phone low-cost legal consultation at 1-800-275-5336 x0233699.

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Answered on 7/17/03, 3:12 pm


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