Police Misconduct and Violation of Civil Rights
Police Misconduct/Police brutality/False Arrest/Unjust Conviction/Wrongful Death Lawyers
New York Civil Rights Attorneys
Police officers are only authorized to use force that corresponds to situational demands. When a police officer negligently discharges his weapon, applies an improper submission hold, or uses an excessive amount of force that results in injury or death, the victim or the victim's family have the right to bring a wrongful death claim as well an action for the violation of the victim's civil rights. 42 U.S.C. §§1983, allows individuals to bring suits in federal courts for civil rights violations.
Police officers also can not arrest a person without legal justification. The consequences of police misconduct can be grave. Wrongful shootings, as well as "less lethal" weapons like Tasers and Mace have caused many deaths. Certain methods of restraint and transportation have been linked to fatalities. The lawyers at Shafran & Mosley, P.C. understand what it takes to handle and succeed with a case against the police, sheriff or highway patrol. Whether an injury or death or improper incarceration results from malice, inadequate training, negligence, or conscious abuse of authority, our police brutality/wrongful death team has been there before.
Because of special procedural rules, statutes of limitations, and governmental immunities, bringing suit against governmental actors, including the police, requires special experience. At Shafran & Mosley, P.C., our attorneys have a keen understanding of the special claims procedures and liability hurdles that face a plaintiff bringing a police misconduct action. Drawing on years of experience, our attorneys strive to achieve justice for those whose loved ones suffered or died unnecessary and tragic deaths while in police custody.
If you have suffered false arrest, serious bodily injury or have experienced the wrongful death of a loved one as the result of police brutality (or violation of any other civil right), look to our experienced attorneys at the office of Shafran & Mosley, P.C., - the compassionate yet aggressive specialists in police brutality/wrongful death cases. Our legal team can help you understand your rights and explore the options you have if those rights have been violated by a police officers or any other governmental entity. Contact Shafran & Mosley, P.C. for a FREE CONSULTATION with an experienced and compassionate wrongful death attorney. Speak with Mr. Shafran or Mosley directly at no charge for the initial consultation.
Since our law firm was founded , our lawyers have represented many clients who have claims of civil rights violations, such as:
- False arrests
- Police brutality
- Police misconduct
- Police use of excessive force
If you feel your rights have been violated, contact our civil rights attorneys Shafran & Mosley, P.C. today for a free initial consultation.
Examples of Our Success
-Police Misconduct - $ 250,000 Settlement
Our police brutality specialists negotiated a settlement in the amount of $ 250,000 against the NYPD when an officer assaulted our client in the process of arresting him.
-False arrest Against City for Republican National Convention
We have represented claimant arrested and held at Pier 57 during the Republican National Convention in New York City. The charges were dismissed and we obtained an award in the five figures for less than a ½ day in detention.
-False arrest and Harassment of the Homeless in New York City
Shafran & Mosley successfully sued the City of New York and alleged they failed in their obligation to provide security services at City shelters by engaging an outside contractor who was unqualified to provide these services. The defendant Borg Warner hired and trained the guards. We alleged, successfully, that defendant Borg Warner acted under color of state law for all purposes relative to this litigation. As result, we achieved cash settlements to over a dozen homeless persons, totaling in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and achieved a positive change in the way the homeless were treated in the shelters. Our complaint sought damages for violations of plaintiffs' constitutional civil rights pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §1983, and sought declaratory and injunctive relief and monetary damages for plaintiffs because their rights secured by the First, Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution and under common law of the State of New York
Attorneys Kevin L. Mosley and Howard E. Shafran and our colleagues each have more than more than 20 years of successful trial experience representing people who have been deprived of some form of civil rights. We can handle the case from arrest through the criminal process to the civil suit.
