New York Police Brutality Attorney
Police officers are supposed to protect the community and keep people safe from harm and violence. But when happens when police officers are the cause of harm or violence? When police officers overstep their bounds and abuse their duty to protect, they must be held accountable for their actions. Federal and state civil rights laws protect people from unjustifiable police brutality and violence. If a police officer violates these rights by harming or injuring a person without justifiable cause, they can be sued for physical, emotional, and psychological damages. If you are a victim of police brutality, you should contact New York personal injury lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter right away. You only have 90 days from the date of the incident to file a claim. Attorney Reiter can review your case, and help your seek justice under the law.
When police use unwarranted excessive force or violence against a citizen, it is referred to as police brutality. Police officers are only supposed to use force when absolutely necessary. Even when the situation requires force they are instructed to only use as much force as is needed to get the situation under control. While police brutality can happen to anymore, unfortunately the majority of police brutality victims tend to be minorities and people in low-income areas.
Police brutality and misconduct can manifest in many different ways. Some of the most common forms of police brutality are:
- Excessive force
- Prison injuries
- Unlawful arrest
- False imprisonment
- Beatings
- Battery
- Physical assault
- Shootings
- Rape
- Threats
- Harassment
- Racial profiling
- Injures that occur while in custody
- Unlawful search and seizure
Contact New York Police Brutality Attorney
If you have been victimized by police brutality, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan C. Reiter can help you file a lawsuit against the New York Police Department in order to recover compensation for your injuries, lost wages, medical expenses, pain, and suffering. Mr. Reiter has over 30 years of experience representing people throughout New York who have been seriously injured or wrongfully killed at the hands of police brutality. Mr. Reiter has handled countless cases of this nature, and knows the best way to build and present a case that will move judges and juries to side in your favor. He thoroughly reviews arrest records and videos, investigates the scene of the incident, and questions eye-witnesses. Attorney Reiter is committed to advocating on behalf of victims of police brutality in New York, and ensuring that they receive a fair and just settlement so they can move forward with their lives.
To schedule a free consultation with New York personal injury attorney Jonathan C. Reiter, please call (212) 736-0979.
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