Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Attacked at a local bar

A couple of friends was assaulted at a local bar and was pushed outside to the back of the bar by security with the attackers. They were still on the bars property and the police were not notified. My friends were hurt pretty bad and one was hospitalized and needed surgery.Do they have a case being that the were on the bars property still and the police were not notified?


Asked on 5/23/05, 7:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Attacked at a local bar

Yes, they may have a case of negligent security against the bar for failing to take sufficient steps to stop the fight after intervening by pushing everyone to the back. There may also be claim DRAM shop claims against the bar if they knowingly served the other people if was apparant they were intoxicated. Your friends should speak to a personal injury attorney asap as there are several issues that may need to be investigated, including whether there were prior fights at the bar. My firm handles these type of cases on a contigency fee and I am currently investigated a somewhat similiar case. Feel free to call me at (212)622-7180.

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Answered on 5/23/05, 8:14 am
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Attacked at a local bar

There is an issue called a Dram Shop Act, together with other possible causes of action that might be helpful to your friends - but this a very fact dependant case.

For a competent attorney in your area, you can contact me at any time.

Good Luck

RRG

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Answered on 5/23/05, 9:02 am


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