Assault Injury Lawyer Nassau County

A person injured by another individual’s intentional act, such as an assault or battery, may have a civil claim separate from any criminal case that results from the same incident. A civil assault injury claim in Nassau County can seek to recover for medical expenses, lost income, and other harm caused by the incident, independent of whether the person who caused the injury is ever criminally charged or convicted. Because New York treats civil claims for assault and battery differently from most other personal injury claims for purposes of the filing deadline, understanding which limitations period applies is important early in the process. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. reviews Nassau County assault injury claims under New York law. The firm does not offer free consultations; a scheduled consultation can be requested to discuss a specific incident. The firm’s intake line is staffed 24/7 at (888) 437-7747.

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The Shortened Filing Deadline for Assault and Battery Claims

Most personal injury claims in New York are subject to the three-year limitations period in N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214(5). Civil claims for assault and battery are different: N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3) sets a one-year limitations period for intentional torts including assault and battery, running from the date of the act. Because this period is considerably shorter than the general personal injury deadline, a person injured by an intentional act should not assume the standard three-year period applies.

New York applies comparative fault under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411 in civil actions generally, which can be relevant where the circumstances of an altercation are disputed. Where a civil assault claim arises alongside a pending or resolved criminal case involving the same incident, the two proceedings are separate, and the civil claim’s one-year deadline runs independently under § 215(3).

Nassau County Venue and How the Firm Approaches These Claims

A civil claim arising from an assault injury in Nassau County is typically filed in the Nassau County Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola, New York, within the Tenth Judicial District, reachable at (516) 493-3400. The firm does not maintain a physical location in Nassau County, and consultations are conducted by appointment.

Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys review the circumstances of the incident, available documentation, and any related criminal proceeding to evaluate a civil assault injury claim. Because the one-year deadline under § 215(3) leaves less time to act than most personal injury claims, the firm encourages prompt evaluation of the facts. The firm does not guarantee any particular outcome, and case results depend on the specific facts involved.

About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys

Mr. Sris is the Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. and a former prosecutor. He is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He attended George Mason University, where he developed a background in accounting and information systems. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 and practices in personal injury matters, including assault injury claims arising in Nassau County.

Attorneys who work with the firm other than Mr. Sris do so as the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys. Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys work directly with the firm on assault injury matters, reviewing the facts of each case together. The firm’s principal office is located at 4008 Williamsburg Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22032, by appointment, and the firm does not maintain a physical location in Nassau County. Call (888) 437-7747 to request a scheduled consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a civil assault injury claim in Nassau County?

Under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 215(3), a civil claim for assault or battery generally must be commenced within one year of the act, which is shorter than the three-year period that applies to most other personal injury claims under § 214(5).

Can I bring a civil claim even if there is also a criminal case?

A civil claim and a criminal case arising from the same incident are separate proceedings. The one-year civil filing deadline under § 215(3) runs on its own timeline and does not wait for the criminal case to conclude.

What if I am partly blamed for the altercation?

New York applies comparative fault under N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411 in civil actions. Conduct attributed to the injured person can affect the amount recoverable, depending on the specific facts.

Does the firm offer a free consultation?

No. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. does not offer free consultations. A scheduled consultation can be requested by calling (888) 437-7747.

Does the firm have an office in Nassau County?

No. The firm does not maintain a physical location in Nassau County. The firm’s principal office is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and consultations are by appointment.

Where would a Nassau County civil assault lawsuit be filed?

Civil claims arising in Nassau County are typically filed in the Nassau County Supreme Court, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, within the Tenth Judicial District.

This page provides general information and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to each case. Results may vary.

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