Selecting a Personal Injury Attorney

If you have lost a family member or suffered injuries as a result of another person's negligence or misconduct, working with an attorney who has exemplary legal skills can help you to achieve the favorable verdict or settlement to which you are entitled. To find out how our firm can work with you to address your immediate needs, contact us to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Personal Injury Lawyers

Whether you were involved in an automobile accident or suffered a slip and fall injury, you deserve fair compensation for the medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and the other losses you have suffered as a result. You also deserve to have an attorney who can effectively fight to protect your rights and interests.

At Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP, you will have that and more. We are highly experienced in handling personal injury claims throughout the state of New York and have had great success in personal injury and wrongful death cases associated with all types of negligence. You can trust us to aggressively pursue your claim and seek maximum compensation for the harm others have caused you and your loved ones.

For a free Personal Injury consultation, contact our offices in Newburgh or Middletown, New York, online or call 845-234-4852 (local) or 877-278-5062 (toll free).

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Who's fighting for you? At Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP, we are aggressive in seeking full compensation for victims of motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, defective products and other types of negligence or accidents. Call our Orange County, New York, law offices at 845-234-4852 or 877-278-5062, or contact us online for a free consultation.

Get medical attention even if you think you are hurt. Then contact the personal injury lawyers at Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP. We will immediately begin an investigation into your case or claim, and we know how to get results. If you have been injured, reach our Newburgh or Middletown, New York, offices at 845-234-4852 or toll-free at 877-278-5062.

Assault and Battery

In civil court, assault and battery are intentional torts, and can be the basis of a personal injury lawsuit against the person who commits them. Assault and battery are different from other personal injury claims in that the person accused of assault or battery must have acted with the intent to cause a certain result — either fear in the victim or physical contact to the victim's person. It is important if you or a loved one has been the victim of an assault or battery that you contact a knowledgeable, skilled personal injury attorney at Larkin, Axelrod, Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP in Newburgh, New York, to discuss your legal options.

Assault and Battery

While the torts of assault and battery are similar and can go together in one lawsuit, it is important to note that they are actually two separate claims. A defendant can commit an assault without a battery, and vice versa. However, a battery usually includes an assault, and an assault can be characterized as an attempted or uncompleted battery. In general terms, an assault occurs when a person is placed in apprehension or fear of a harmful or offensive contact, and a battery occurs when that harmful or offensive contact actually occurs.

It is important to note that a battery plaintiff does not have to show that the defendant meant to cause physical injuries through the harmful or offensive contact. This means that even in a situation where the defendant was playing a practical joke and meant to scare the plaintiff, he or she can still be liable for battery as long as harmful or offensive contact resulted. What's more, the defendant himself or herself does not have to come into contact with the plaintiff in order to have committed a battery, nor does the contact need to be applied directly to the plaintiff, as long as the defendant supplied the force that caused or resulted in contact with plaintiff.

Damages in Assault and Battery Cases

Damages in assault and/or battery cases may be compensatory or punitive. Compensatory damages are intended to compensate you for the losses you suffered as a result of defendant's conduct. They may include your medical expenses and lost income, damages for pain and suffering, and loss of your future earning capacity. Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant and to deter others from engaging in similar behavior. The availability of punitive damages may differ from state to state, but, when available, punitive damages typically require proof that the defendant acted with "malice" (out of hatred or ill will) and set out to deliberately injure the victim.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one was injured as a result of an assault and/or battery, it is important that you speak with an attorney to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Contact Larkin, Axelrod, Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP in Newburgh, New York, to schedule a consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney to learn about your legal rights and options.

DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.

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July 2011 – Client's conviction for DWAI successfully overturned
John Ingrassia and Kathleen Wells teamed up to successfully overturn a client's conviction for DWAI. The NY State Supreme Court Appellate Term for the 9th and 10th Judicial Districts held that our attorneys were correct...
2011 - DWI Checkpoint Evidence Suppressed
April 2011 - John Ingrassia and Kathleen Wells were successful in obtaining the suppression of all evidence derived as a result of the stopping and arrest of a client charged with DWI.
2011 - DWAI Dismissed
April 2011 - John Ingrassia and Kathleen Wells successfully filed a motion to vacate a defendant's prior conviction for Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol claiming that he did not receive effective assistance of counsel in that case.
2011 - Driving Without Insurance Overturned
April 2011 - John Ingrassia obtained a not guilty verdict after trial for a charge of driving without insurance. His client was operating an uninsured motor vehicle when he was stopped by New York State Police.
2011 - Not Guilty Verdict on 3RD Degree Assault & Harassment Charges
March 2011 - After trial, John Ingrassia obtained a not guilty verdict for a man accused of assault third degree and harassment.
2011 - Breath Test Results Successfully Suppressed
February 2011 - John Ingrassia and Kathleen Wells successfully argued that our client was denied the right to consult with an attorney in order to determine whether to submit to a breath test to determine blood alcohol content.
2011 - DWI Charges Dismissed
January 2011 - John Ingrassia successfully argued that his client who was charged with DWI was unlawfully stopped by police where the only violation the arresting officer observed was driving over the white fog line on Interstate 84.
2011 - Supreme Court Decision Overturned
March, 2011 - Larkin, Axelrod, Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP successfully overturned a Supreme Court Decision and Order which denied a motion to dismiss a divorce action based on lack of adequate grounds for divorce.
2011 - Appeal Won In Appellate Division, Second Department
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2010 - Marijuana Charges Dismissed
August 2010 - John Ingrassia was able to work out a very favorable plea bargain with the prosecutor's office and the local justice court in Orange County. After our client was stopped for speeding by police, the officer detected odor of marijuana and the driver admitted to having recently consumed marijuana.
2010 - Felony Grand Larceny and Conspiracy charges yield Probation and Community Service
On August 24, 2010 Bryan Dunn was sentenced to 300 hours of community service and 5 years of probation for his part in a million-dollar Walmart theft ring.
2010 - Kathleen Wells and John Ingrassia Present a DWI CLE Program
On July 29, 2010, Kathleen Wells and John Ingrassia presented a teleconference Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for attorneys entitled "New York DWI Update - What You Need to Know"
2010 - John Ingrassia Authors Chapter of Book "Inside the Minds - Trial Techniques for Criminal Cases"
John Ingrassia authored a chapter entitled "The Defense Attorney as Investigator: Uncovering Evidence to Defend Your Client's Case" in the book "Inside the Minds - Trial Techniques For Criminal Cases" by Aspatore Publishing.
2010 - Aggravated DWI and DWI Charges Dismissed
In a July 2010 trial, John Ingrassia obtained dismissals on charges of Aggravated DWI and DWI in return for a guilty plea of Reckless Driving.
2010 - DWAI Case Dismissed in the Town of Montgomery
John Ingrassia was successful in a July 2010 trial and DWAI charges against our client were dropped in the Town of Montgomery.
2010 - Two DWI Charges Dismissed Due to Speedy Trial Rights Violations
On July 20, 2010, John Ingrassia obtained dismissals on two separate DWI cases in a local Justice Court. The dismissals were based on Mr. Ingrassia successfully arguing that the delay in bringing his clients to trial violated their Speedy Trial Rights under the New York State Criminal Procedure Law and US Constitution.
2010 - Plea Bargain Accepted Before Murder Trial Starts
2010 - GOSHEN - James J. Babcock pleaded guilty Friday in Orange County Court to the killing of Elaine Ackerman because he didn't want to risk the possibility of 26 ? years to life in prison for murder.
2009 - LAIT Provides Christmas Gifts for Children
LAIT once again participated in the Ulster County DSS and Ulster County Bar Association "Adopt-A-Star" program to provide Christmas gifts for children who are in foster care in Ulster County.
2009 - LAIT Receives Partner in Justice Award for Probono Service
On October 28, 2009 the firm of Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia and Tetenbaum, LLP was awarded the Partner in Justice Award from the Board of Directors of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley/ProBono NY Orange County Committee.
2009 - Middletown Ny Bar Association Elects Two Lait Attorneys as Officers
On December 9, 2009 at the Middletown Bar Association Annual Dinner, Larkin Axelrod Ingrassia & Tetenbaum, LLP had two associates elected to the Executive Board of the Middletown Bar Association (Orange County NY).
2009 - Not Guilty Verdict on Forcible Rape and Unlawful Imprisonment Charges
After a week-long jury trial, Craig Stephen Brown and Kathleen Wells obtained a not guilty verdict by an Orange County jury on a case where the client was accused of forcible rape, forcible sexual abuse, and unlawful imprisonment of an acquaintance.
2009 - Items Suppressed After Declared Illegally Seized in Execution of Search Warrant
An Orange County Court Judge issued a Decision and Order suppressing credit cards illegally seized during the execution of a search warrant.
2009 - John Ingrassia Named By Super Lawyers For Criminal Defense: Dui/Dwi
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2009 - Not Guilty Verdict On Menacing Charges With A Gun
After a three day jury trial, John Ingrassia recently obtained a not guilty verdict by a Town of Wallkill jury on a case where his client was accused of menacing another individual with a loaded handgun during an alleged incident last year.
2009 - Jury Awards $804K to Woman in Falldown on Ice Case
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2009 - Leave to the Court of Appeals Granted
Kathleen Wells requested leave in a felony sexual abuse case to appeal to the highest court in New York State: the Court of Appeals.
2009 - Vacating of a client's jail sentence for speeding
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2009 - Acquittal in Town of Wawayanda DWI case
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2009 - Reversal of a client's Integrated Domestic Violence Court conviction of Harassment in the 2nd Degree
This case involved a trial in which a wife accused her husband of Harassment in the Second Degree. At trial, the husband sought to introduce evidence that his wife had previously threatened to "get" him.
2009 - Acquittal in Town of Cornwall Criminal Mischief case
Daniel Jackson won an acquittal for a client initially charged with Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree in the Town of Cornwall Justice Court.
2009 - Two acquittals in Town of New Windsor DWI cases
John Ingrassia won separate acquittals within weeks of each other in the Town of New Windsor Justice Court for clients charged with multiple counts of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
2009 - Acquittal in Town of New Windsor DWAI case
Daniel Jackson won an acquittal for a client charged with Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), Speeding and Failure to Keep Right in the Town of New Windsor Justice Court.
2009 - Successful overturn of Family Court Decision
Azra Khan recently won an appeal in the Appellate Division, Second Department where we successfully overturned a Family Court Decision which granted a downward modification of a non-custodial parent's child support obligation.

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