QUESTION
Can I sue for getting jumped and assaulted at a bar?
Asked on Aug 06th, 2012 on Personal Injury - New Jersey
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I frequent a local pub. I know the owner fairly well. 4+years. I tapped him in the croch by accident when messing around. He then yelled at me I apologized another patron started yelling at me also. He then punched me in the face and so did the other guy. I grabbed him to stop it and then was taken to the ground by a few of them and kicked numerous times and punched while on the ground covering my face.
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Bruce Arthur Plesser
Not great facts for you.
Answered on Jun 28th, 2013 at 9:01 PM
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Don't tug on Superman's cape, or tap on his crotch.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2013 at 12:28 AM
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Yes.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 10:12 PM
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Yes.
Answered on May 24th, 2013 at 2:19 AM
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Yes you can sue for being assaulted at a bar. You could sue the owner and the other people who hit and kicked you. While the owner may possibly have a defense, such as mutual fight, the people who kicked you while you were on the ground would not. I cannot comment on whether you would be successful in your case or what it might be worth without a lot more information though. You should consider talking to a personal injury. Most offer a free consultation so it would not cost you anything to learn more about your rights.
Answered on Aug 27th, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Make a police report. This is a problem with bars, booze, and the idiots that hang out there.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:19 PM
YES. Sue the attackers, as well as the bar owners.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:15 PM
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Well, you can try, but it's going to be rough proving any of this. They will all have their own versions. Do you have any independent witnesses who will support your version? Damages are a problem, too: if you weren't badly hurt, then it may not be worthwhile trying to bring a lawsuit; if you were seriously injured you will have to prove that with medical testimony (very costly to do) and there is a question as to whether any of the assailants will have the financial resources to compensate you.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:13 PM
You should at least consult with a lawyer who handles cases against bars and other public accommodation for specific legal advice and direction. It appears from your stated facts that you may have initiated the incident which resulted in your injuries.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:12 PM
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Yes. But there is no insurance for a deliberate assault. So you might get a judgment you cant collect. Also, judges and juries don't care for bar fights. They figure you get about what you ask for in a bar fight. I believe I would let it go unless you have serious and permanent injuries
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:11 PM
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Yes you can sue but the likelihood of success is another question.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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There is no insurance for intentional actions. It is unlikely the bar has a responsibility.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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You can't sue the bar unless those same guys had a history of violence in the bar.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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You can certainly sue those who attacked you. However, if they do not own anything, then there is not much point in such a suit. You can sue the owner if you can prove he put the attackers up to it (as opposed to them spontaneously attacking you without any conspiracy on his part), or if you could show that he was negligent in having inadequate security, or in failing to call on his security to prevent the attack.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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Yes this sounds like an actionable lawsuit.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:07 PM
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You might have negligence claims against the bar and owner. We have handled other cases such as this.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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Maybe. These are difficult claims, and may not be worth the fight unless your injuries are really bad.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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Yes, but they will likely argue self defense. It will be your word against theirs'.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:05 PM
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Yes. You can sue for an intentional tort called battery.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:03 PM
If you sue, you will be counter sued and not allowed back in the bar. Is that what you want?
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:03 PM
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Yes. Everyone who assaulted you can be sued civilly. I have handled lots of these in my career.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2012 at 3:03 PM
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Possibly for undue force, and injuries but you will never be able to go there again, and you will need several witnesses.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2012 at 11:22 AM