Personal Injury by Police Brutality

    PHOENIX, AZ, June 22, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Police department has an obligation to each citizen to obey the law without misconduct. In Phoenix these laws are just as important and if you have been wrongfully injured by a member of the police department, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Unfortunately, cases where police brutality, excessive force and false arrest occur are very common in Phoenix. If you are a victim of these traumatizing circumstances it is important that you talk to an Arizona Personal Injury attorney as soon as possible about your injuries.

A police office may use excessive force if needed to control a situation, but in routine traffic stops or if the individual arrest poses no hesitation in cooperating with an officer, then no force is required. Some examples of where police brutality often occurs include:

Where police brutalities can occur

• Following the end of a pursuit.
• In routine traffic stops, arrests, or detentions.
• In jails or prisons in Phoenix.
• By housing police, hospital security officers, or school safety officers.
• When individuals are brought in for questioning and excessive physical force is used.

If you have broken the law and are a victim of police brutality, you may feel that you will not have a good case. In truth, it really depends on the circumstances of your arrest. If your federal or state constitutional rights have been violated, then you are able to file a lawsuit against the officer(s) who violated these rights. The state, county or even the city of Phoenix will usually pay any settlement. If you want to file a claim specifically against the entire police department and if there has been a constitutional violation then you are able to sue the state, county or city directly.

In some cases you may be the victim of racial profiling, and are therefore also eligible for compensation, since such behavior is against the law. Police brutality may be difficult to prove, but with the right Arizona personal injury attorney, your case will result in appropriate compensation and it will hopefully lead to bringing these corrupt officers to justice.

Contact an Arizona Personal Injury Attorney

Often times, the thought of pressing charges against a member of the police department can seem frightening and even intimidating. That is why it is important to discuss your case with an experienced personal injury attorney in Arizona. Most individuals tend to think that criminal defense lawyers are more apt to take on these types of cases, but usually they do not specialize in personal injury law and may not know about the complexities about bringing police brutality to justice. If you live in the Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale or surrounding areas and have been a victim of injuries caused by police brutality, you need to contact an Arizona personal injury attorney as soon as possible. For more information: www.solomonrelihan.com.

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