San Diego Police Brutality Lawyers Advocating for Our Citizens

Name: Taylor & Ring
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Fighting to uphold the civil rights of California victims of police misconduct

If you live in California, you are unfortunately used to the reports of yet another citizen being killed by police while in custody or while being taken into custody. Sometimes, those deaths occur before due process has even begun to take hold. All too often, deadly force and other avenues of violence are being employed by law enforcement agencies who appear short on patience.

At Taylor & Ring, we understand that due process is intended to be extended to all citizens and that no one should have permission to unilaterally strip away your constitutional rights. We want to stand by you to hold law enforcement accountable for the barbaric behavior you have experienced on their watch. If you or a loved one has been the victim of police misconduct or brutality, our San Diego injury lawyers are ready to fight for you.

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Vicious behavior perpetrated by police on San Diego citizens

California has an epidemic of police brutality and violence. Since 2013, it is estimated that in Los Angeles alone, police are responsible for the deaths of over 500 citizens – approximately seven people per month taken from their families in one city alone.

In San Diego, a city with approximately one third the population of Los Angeles, at least 897 members of the community have been killed by law enforcement since 1950.

In 2019 San Diego Police officers fatally shot a mentally ill man who swung a shovel at them after responding to a welfare check.
In 2019 San Diego Police Department Gang Unit is alleged to have used excessive force, including punching the suspect during apprehension after a traffic stop and foot chase.
In 2018 Four armed, off duty San Diego police officers are alleged to have pinned down, punched and placed a man in a choke hold after approaching him as he left work.
In 2015 San Diego Police officers used excessive force on a former Navy SEAL who refused to leave with them after a welfare check to be examined at a hospital. The former SEAL suffered broken ribs, a gash on his head and taser burns.

Causes and effects of police brutality

Police brutality can result from any number of situations involving a loss of control. Many factors play a roll, including fear, inexperience, racial profiling, and anger over a particular situation. Officers are supposed to be trained to handle these situations objectively, with the least amount of force necessary to avoid injuring or killing anyone, but this is far from fool-proof when people are regularly being seriously injured or murdered.

There are seemingly no limits when it comes to defining police misconduct and brutality. Depriving you of your civil rights under the United States Constitution can look like many things, including:

Verbal abuse
Racial profiling
Sexual abuse
Harassment
False arrest
Intimidation
Unwarranted and/or excessive use of force
Assault and battery
Murder and/or manslaughter

Obtaining compensation for injuries through a 1983 claim or The Bane Act

Victims who unnecessarily suffer injury or death at the hands of the police have options available for enforcing the civil rights that were stolen from them. Under federal law, citizens may file what has come to be known as a “1983 claim.” This law provides citizens the ability to sue state government employees, such as law enforcement agencies and individual officers, for deprivation of his or her civil rights.

A 1983 claim allows for recovery of compensatory damages such as:

Medical costs
Lost wages
Future earnings
Physical and emotional pain and suffering
Disability
Loss of normal life

The Bane Act offers another avenue for victims of police brutality to recover damages. Under this statute, there is no requirement to tie race to the injurious attack. The focus of liability lies in whether an “interference or attempted interference with the [victim’s] legal rights by the requisite threats, intimidation, or coercion” was present.

Damages that you may recover under a Bane Act claim include:

Actual damages
Statutory damages
Punitive damages
Attorney’s fees

How long do I have to make a claim for police brutality is San Diego?

Victims who have experienced a violation of their civil rights are eligible to sue for relief under state and federal law, however you must act quickly to preserve your rights to fight for the compensation you deserve. A statute of limitations is a set time period during which you qualify to make a legal claim. Once the deadline has expired, you lose your ability to seek justice.

The deadline for filing a civil rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. §1983 is two years.
Under the Bane Act in California, a victim also has two years to sue for police brutality.

What to do is you are a victim of police brutality

We understand that it can be tough to pull yourself together to get help after being victimized by a police officer – the person you should be able to trust most in this world not to harm you. You feel violated physically and mentally, and you have every right to feel that way. Taking the necessary first steps to protect your rights can prevent others, and yourself, from being abused again.

Seek or request immediate medical attention
Make a list of all witnesses on the scene, including involved police officers.
Photograph your injuries immediately to document the attack.
Request a written medical opinion to document the extent of your injuries.
Attend counseling to work through the emotional fallout you will experience.

San Diego injury lawyers handling claims of police brutality and misconduct

Speaking with an experienced San Diego police brutality attorney will advise you of all of the potential claims you may have, giving you back some peace of mind and a little bit of faith in the system. Taylor & Ring will approach your case with the voracity that you deserve so that you can sleep better knowing the perpetrator who harmed you won’t simply walk away. Talk to our lawyers today at 310-776-6390 or complete our contact form to schedule a consultation with one of our compassionate civil rights attorneys.