What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? City of Portland, state of Oregon.
Hello all,
I was recently attacked, unprovoked, in a bar in my town. I was punched in the head then strangled then thrown to the ground and kicked successively. The attacker was 6'4 at 253 pounds with little me being 5 8' at 155 pounds. I don't know the man nor why he attacked other than he was drunk and angry at the world. I have suffered serious bruises as well as what seems to be a concussion. I currently have multiple symptoms of concussion. I have not yet sought medical care but I am going tomorrow, one day and a half after the attack. (I did not got before as the only option was the emergency medical room which I cannot afford so I have taken the risk of waiting to see a doctor under my own catastrophic health plan).
The man was arrested and charged with assault and strangulation then released. There is a court date and I need to set this up with the local DA.
The bar has told me that the attack was videotaped. There were also multiple witnesses. I would like to sue the attacker in a civil case. Can anyone give me advice in this realm. Should I seek smalls claims court myself or should I hire a personal injury lawyer? One of the biggest worries is that I am having a hard time focusing, not only mentally but with my eyes. I work as a photographer and I fear the attacker may have done permanent damage to my vision. This would be catastrophic for me. I am only 37 years old.
I have never sued before nor been involved in such matters. Can anyone give me some solid steps to effectively approach this with?
Thank you!
Hello all,
I was recently attacked, unprovoked, in a bar in my town. I was punched in the head then strangled then thrown to the ground and kicked successively. The attacker was 6'4 at 253 pounds with little me being 5 8' at 155 pounds. I don't know the man nor why he attacked other than he was drunk and angry at the world. I have suffered serious bruises as well as what seems to be a concussion. I currently have multiple symptoms of concussion. I have not yet sought medical care but I am going tomorrow, one day and a half after the attack. (I did not got before as the only option was the emergency medical room which I cannot afford so I have taken the risk of waiting to see a doctor under my own catastrophic health plan).
The man was arrested and charged with assault and strangulation then released. There is a court date and I need to set this up with the local DA.
The bar has told me that the attack was videotaped. There were also multiple witnesses. I would like to sue the attacker in a civil case. Can anyone give me advice in this realm. Should I seek smalls claims court myself or should I hire a personal injury lawyer? One of the biggest worries is that I am having a hard time focusing, not only mentally but with my eyes. I work as a photographer and I fear the attacker may have done permanent damage to my vision. This would be catastrophic for me. I am only 37 years old.
I have never sued before nor been involved in such matters. Can anyone give me some solid steps to effectively approach this with?
Thank you!