Queens Doctor Charged with Drugging and Raping Patients Attorney
Recently in the news, there was a New York City doctor in Queens who was charged with 20 sex crimes after drugging and raping 6 women. Doctor Zhi Alan Cheng was seen to have filmed the assaults on his victims, who were in a relationship with him, patients or possibly strangers. Dr. Cheng was a gastroenterologist at New York Presbyterian Queens, and was first arrested in December when is girlfriend made a statement that the doctor made her unconscious, knocking her out with a surgical mask filled with unknown liquids.2 The girlfriend woke to find a video of Cheng sexually assaulting her, with added footage of him having attacked other women as well. In Cheng’s home, there were various drugs found, including:
- Fentanyl
- Ketamine
- LSD
- Surgical anesthesia
If you have been sexually assaulted by a doctor, you can call us at the DTLA Law Group for help. Whether your case made the news or not, you deserve to have your day to review your personal injury claim and get the recovery compensation you deserve in this case. If you have been sexually assaulted by a healthcare professional, call us today to discuss your personal injury claim. We will speak to you confidentially, and go over your case for free in our legal office.
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Cheng has been arraigned on several crimes, including the following:
- 3 counts of rape
- 10 counts of predatory sexual assault
- 7 counts of sexual abuse
- 4 counts of assault
The victims of Cheng’s assaults range from age 19 years old to 47 years old. According to the videos found on Cheng’s possession, he has assaulted at least five other women in other locations, including:
- New York
- Las Vegas
- San Francisco
- Thailand
If your doctor was a sexual predator, you can call us for help today. We are here to help you, and we understand that this is a sensitive topic for you to discuss. Our legal team is ready to help you, and we can review your personal injury claim for free. All that you have to do to start the process, is to call us today at the DTLA Law Group.
Women Who Experience a Sexual Assault Can Have a Multitude of Serious Personal InjuriesWomen who are the victims of a sexual assault from a doctor, can experience a multitude of personal injuries. These injuries can be serious, debilitating and traumatic, which are part of the sexual assault. The injuries can include mild injuries to moderate and severe injuries, such as:3
- Incised wounds
- Hand fractures
- Foot fractures
- Non-fatal strangulation
- Bruising
- Abrasions
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Stab wounds
- General body injuries
- Penetration wounds to the genitals
Studies show that intimate partners or girlfriends are at a higher risk of serious injury, when sexually assaulted by an intimate partner or boyfriend. These increased risks of being victims of domestic violence can be devastating, and can result in serious injuries or death to women who are victims of sexual assault from their partner.
Women with a History of Sexual Assault May Also Develop PTSDWomen who have been victims of sexual assault can also develop post-traumatic stress disorders or PTSD. The PTSD can include issues regarding other symptoms of trauma, that can include:1
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Cognitive disorders
- Fear of going out
- Fear structure
- Habituation
- Suicidality
- Obsessive-compulsive conditions
- Trauma and stressor-related conditions
- Bipolar conditions
- Depression
- Disordered eating habits
We understand that women and men who are victims of a sexual assault, can also experience other issues and problems associated with the experience of the assault. If this has happened to you and you were assaulted by a healthcare professional, clinical healthcare worker, doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant or by any other healthcare worker, you can call us today to review your claim for free. When you call us today, you can get the access to a lawyer with experience in personal injury claims from a sexual assault.
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Free Second Opinion Case Review / Experienced Lawyers in Sexual Assault from a DoctorWe offer a free second opinion case review, when you call the attorneys who specialize in sexual assaults at the DTLA Law Group right now. You can get the access you need to our experienced attorneys in Los Angeles, who will get you the recovery compensation that you need to pay your medical bills for healthcare service after your sexual assault.
Yes, we can sue for a sexual assault that you experienced from a doctor. If you are a victim of a sexual assault form a doctor, you can call us to talk to our Los Angeles case lawyers today. We can file a lawsuit for you and get you the access you want to talk to our case attorneys in Los Angeles at the DTLA Law Group.
Average Case Value of a Sexual Assault from a DoctorThe average case value of a sexual assault from a doctor may range from $30,000 to over $300,000 depending on the extent of your personal injuries, damages, lost wages, and pain and suffering related to your case.
How Long Does It Take to Settle and to Get Paid on These Cases?It can take 3-5 months to settle your claim of a sexual assault from a healthcare worker or doctor.
Statute Of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?The statute of limitations in California for personal injury lawsuit filing is two years. The statute of limitations in California for harassment and discrimination lawsuit filing is one year, with a two year timeframe to file for wrongful termination.
Call for a Free ConsultationCall us today at the DTLA Law Group at 855.339.8879 right now, if you are a male or female victim of a sexual assault by a doctor or other healthcare professional. We understand the sensitive nature of your claim, and we can discuss your case with you today for free when you call us now.
References1Dworkin, E. R., Menon, S. V., Bystrynski, J., & Allen, N. E. (2017). Sexual assault victimization and psychopathology: A review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 56, 65–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2017.06.002
2Rising Queens Doctor Charged with Drugging and Raping a Patient and Numerous Women While Filming Assaults (2023). New York Post. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2023/08/07/rising-queens-doctor-charged-with-drugging-and-raping-a-patient-and-numerous-women-while-filming-assaults/
3Zilkens, R. R., Smith, D. A., Kelly, M. C., Mukhtar, S. A., Semmens, J. B., & Phillips, M. A. (2017). Sexual assault and general body injuries: A detailed cross-sectional Australian study of 1163 women. Forensic Science International, 279, 112–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.08.001
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