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New York Police Misconduct Attorneys

Police misconduct is a threat to our very own justice system. For the most part, we are fortunate to have some of the most dedicated and honorable people fighting for our rights and protection every day. Unfortunately, there are always a few that take advantage of their position and perceived power and hurt the very people they should protect.

Victims of police misconduct find themselves in difficult situations. Not only have they been physically and emotionally violated, but also their complaints often fall on deaf ears, if they choose to make them at all. Their stories are often brushed off or they are made to feel as though they were at fault by the very fact that they were involved with the police at all. The sad truth is that many victims of police misconduct do not even involve people who have been arrested. But fighting the police can be an uphill battle.

That’s why you need a New York personal injury law firm that has experience handling police misconduct cases.

Types of Police Misconduct

• False arrest. By law, a police officer may only arrest or detain someone if they have probable cause. If no probable cause existed for your arrest or detention, the arrest constitutes a violation of your civil rights. Some people are unfairly targeted for arrest through racial profiling. If this happens to you, you may be eligible for compensation for damages for humiliation in front of family and friends, confinement, excessive force, and even lost job opportunities or other damages that result from the false arrest.

• Unjust imprisonment. If you’re being held for a crime you didn’t commit, you may be entitled to recover damages for your pain and suffering.

• Excessive force. Police officers and prison guards are employed to protect us from harm but sometimes they overstep their bounds of authority. The law protects all citizens from violence at the hands of the police – even people accused or convicted of crimes. A police officer may use only as much physical force as is needed to control a situation.

You Need an Experienced New York Police Misconduct Attorney

Bringing a claim against a police department can be very complicated. But, if you’ve been the victim of police misconduct you must come forward to get the compensation and treatment you deserve.

Just remember that if you’ve been a victim of police misconduct, it’s important to contact a lawyer immediately. You may only have 90 days to file an action against the police department.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of an injury due to police misconduct in New York or New Jersey, you need knowledgeable and experienced New York police misconduct attorneys on your side. The attorneys at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. have been winning cases involving people just like you for years. Now we want to hear your story.

Here's how to reach us:

--For fastest service, call: 1-800-LAW-9997, or
--Fill out a New York Personal Injury Case Consultation form.

We’re eager to hear your story, answer your questions and lay out all of your available options. All at no risk and no cost to you. That’s right. Our consultations are completely FREE. So call us now at 1-800-LAW-9997.

We handle personal injury cases in New York and New Jersey.

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