Hurt Due to Police Brutality or Misconduct? 5 Steps to Protect Your Rights

Having your civil rights violated due to police brutality or misconduct can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. Police are entrusted to protect society, but some abuse their authority.
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Chapters:
0:00 Having your civil rights violated due to police brutality
0:18 The first five steps
0:24 Document everything
0:39 Seek medical attention for any injuries
1:02 Get clarity on your case
2:01 If you’ve been the victim of police brutality or police misconduct
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If you’ve experienced police brutality or misconduct, here are five steps you should take:
• Document everything
• Seek medical attention
• Speak to witnesses
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Ask an experienced civil rights attorney how much you may be owed
A civil rights lawyer can help by evaluating your case, investigating law enforcement, filing complaints, negotiating settlements, and representing you in court if needed.
At James Scott Farrin, our team has helped thousands of people fight back against injustice — including a $1.25 billion civil rights settlement on behalf of Black farmers.* We work under a You-First Policy: no upfront fees, no hourly fees, and no fee at all unless we win your case.**
If you’ve been the victim of police brutality or police misconduct in North or South Carolina, contact us today for a free case evaluation. Don’t face this alone.
More about your rights in North and South Carolina after experiencing employment discrimination: https://www.farrin.com/civil-rights-lawyers/employment-discrimination/
If you, or a loved one, have had your civil rights violated in North or South Carolina, you may need a tough legal advocate on your side who knows how to pursue maximum compensation and justice. Over 73,000 people have trusted the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin for high-quality representation. Contact our caring and compassionate team for answers, help, and a free case evaluation (no obligation).
Get in touch immediately. A real person is available to help day or night, 7 days a week. For assistance in English: 1-866-900-7078 Visit our website live chat: https://www.farrin.com/contact-us/ For assistance in Spanish: 1-800-222-7700 Hear from our clients: https://www.google.com/search?q=James+Scott+Farrin+durham Cases handled by lawyers who principally practice in our Durham (Main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC and Greenville, SC offices. Attorney Michael Shepherd: 555 South Mangum Street, Suite 800, Durham, North Carolina.
*Re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin led a team of firms to recover $1.25 billion for Black farmers from the U. S. government for discrimination. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases because each case is unique and must be evaluated separately.
**Attorney’s fee calculated on gross recovery, before deduction of any court or other costs that are incurred during the case.

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