Civil rights claims against police officers can arise when there is a violation of a person’s statutory or Constitutional rights. Instances of civil rights violations can include wrongful seizure, excessive force by officers, police shootings, restraint asphyxia, indifference to medical or safety needs in jail, and more. When your civil rights are violated, it is crucial that you know what rights are available to you and what steps you can take to seek remediation. Continue reading our resources below to learn more about common civil rights violations and the next steps in seeking damages.
Haddad & Sherwin, LLP are acclaimed Civil Rights lawyers practicing in the state of California. We have represented countless cases of civil rights violations and won monetary results and civil reforms on the topics of civil rights, police misconduct, unjustified police shootings, restraint asphyxia, and more. Haddad & Sherwin LLP are currently only handling civil rights cases involving death or catastrophic physical injuries.
