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The vast majority of police officers are dedicated to serving and
protecting their community. Unfortunately, a small number abuse
their position by using excessive force and otherwise breaking the
laws they are sworn to uphold. A police officer who uses excessive
force can cause death or serious injury.
Many cases, such as high-speed pursuits or other automobile crashes
that result in serious injury or death, are often the result of
poor training or the failure to follow established police procedures.
All too often, innocent third parties suffer the consequences of
these tragic events.
Obtaining fair compensation for victims and their families requires
an in-depth understanding of the state and federal laws that apply
to these cases and a detailed knowledge of proper police procedures,
protocol and training.
We are known for our experience in handling police misconduct cases
involving death and other catastrophic injury. In the past 25 plus
years we have obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and judgments
against numerous police departments and municipalities. We have
established relationships with police misconduct experts from throughout
the United States to assist us with these cases.
Because of special laws called immunities, that apply to government
employees and municipalities, it is especially important that injured
parties act quickly to protect their rights.
If you believe that you may have a police misconduct case and would
like more information concerning your legal rights, we encourage
you to contact an attorney at Touhy
& Touhy.
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