If you are injured by an off-duty police officer, you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim against them. Many victims of misconduct perpetrated by police, both on and off the job, are afraid to assert their legal rights.
The police brutality attorneys at Marrone Law Firm, LLC aggressively pursue claims on behalf of victims of off-duty police misconduct in Philadelphia. We could stand up for your rights and fight for fair compensation for the harm you were subjected to.
Police protect our communities daily, but those who take part in criminal, negligent, or illegal behavior should be held accountable. Law enforcement officers can be held liable when they engage in willful or unreasonable conduct off-duty. Moreover, when an officer abuses their position and asserts their police authority in a private fight, an injured victim may be entitled to file a civil rights lawsuit. Some common forms of misconduct by off-duty police in Philadelphia include the following:
Proving police misconduct or brutality can be a monumental task. Working with a skilled attorney is crucial to putting together a strong case and ensuring you file within the required statute of limitations.
Our attorneys could conduct an independent investigation into instances of off-duty law enforcement misconduct in Philadelphia. Based on the findings, multiple individuals could be liable in a personal injury or civil rights lawsuit. Liability often falls on the municipal jurisdiction, police department, and their insurance providers when civilians are wrongfully injured by off-duty police.
Numerous legal doctrines make it difficult to file a civil lawsuit directly against a law enforcement officer, but there are some exceptions. When a police officer is completely off duty and not acting in their official capacity, they are unlikely to have qualified immunity for their actions. This could leave an off-duty officer who engaged in misconduct open to civil lawsuit proceedings filed by the victim.
Financial compensation for victims of off-duty police misconduct could include emotional distress, pain, suffering, and medical expenses. Compensation for future medical costs, lost earning ability, and long-term disability may also be available in a successful lawsuit.
If you are injured by off-duty police misconduct in Philadelphia, preserve any evidence related to a potential case. Photos of injuries and damages, as well as physical evidence like stained or torn clothing, could all be vital in helping your attorney construct a case for compensation.
Our lawyers understand the many facets of these uniquely complicated cases and could assert your right to be compensated for the wrongdoing perpetrated against you. If you believe you are the victim of police misconduct or brutality, you deserve to have zealous representation on your side. Contact Marrone Law Firm, LLC today to receive your free consultation and discuss the next steps in your case.