Assaults & Attacks

Personal Injury Lawyers in Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia

Helping Pennsylvania Assault Victims Recover Compensation

Many believe that filing a police report is their only recourse after they have been assaulted, raped or otherwise attacked. However, even if a conviction is obtained, victims are often left with hospital bills, emotional trauma and other physical, emotional or financial problems. At the law office of Metzger & Kleiner, we help assault victims recover compensation through premises liability actions against the property owner. Contact our personal injury attorneys to learn more about how we can assist you.

Assault due to Inadequate or Negligent Security

Property owners have a responsibility to provide a reasonably safe environment for workers, residents and visiting patrons. If an individual is sexually assaulted or attacked due to unsafe conditions on the property, the property owner may be held responsible. Our attorneys recover compensation for assault victims from sources such as the commercial liability insurance, in premises liability actions.

Providing a safe environment includes much more than having a video camera or security guard on duty. Property owners have a duty to take necessary precautions to avoid potential instances of assault or other violence. Such precautions may include having:

• Adequate lighting to deter crime
• Functioning video cameras which are monitored
• Security officers that routinely canvas the property for suspicious conduct
• Proper security at doors, including keyed entrances
• Adequate security officers at concerts, sporting events or other events
• Policies against over-serving alcohol to patrons
• Adequate employee screening and training to avoid potential assaults against nursing home residents or hospital patients

We have considerable experience handling claims involving inadequate or negligent security which results in an attack. We represent assault victims who have been attacked in a nursing home, movie theater, hotel/motel, parking lot, department store, restaurant, bar or club, business, hospital, apartment building or other establishment.

Sexual Assault By a Doctor

Our attorneys also have experience representing patients who have been sexually assaulted by their doctor or other medical professional. If you were sexually abused or assaulted by your doctor, or believe you were raped while under anesthesia, seek legal advice as soon as possible.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of assault, rape or other attack, contact our personal injury law office in Lehigh Valley or Philadelphia.