New Paltz, NY Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

You may contact your local bar association for a referral list of personal injury and/or accident attorneys to see if none of them will represent you.

Possibly. These types of injury claims are difficult. The claims are for intentional conduct against the actual individuals that injured your nephew and his friend. Usually the problem is (a) finding them; and (b) collecting any judgment you may obtain against them. The claims against the bar would be based on negligence for failing to maintain a safe /crime-free establishment. Various factors will be considered in this analysis, such as whether the criminal conduct was "foreseeable" and whether they took any precautions, etc. Also, your nephew and friend will, most likely, be accused of either starting it or contributing to it in an effort by the bar to reduce or eliminate any liability. they are tough cases to prove, but it can be done. If their injuries, losses and damages are significant, it is certainly worth contacting a qualified injury attorney with experience in these types of cases. We are available to discuss this matter in a free consultation.