The term may have changed over the past few centuries, but police brutality is nothing new to the U.S. Our police forces have adapted and expanded to become robust organizations entrusted with upholding the law across our nation, but they haven’t been able to completely stop misconduct within their ranks. Over the past few years, media attention has turned its focus to cases of police brutality after the public outcry over the deaths of U.S. citizens at the hands of officers.
Even if law enforcement fails its citizens, that doesn’t mean that the law will fail them as well. Here at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in Baltimore, our law firm has successfully been fighting for the rights of people whose lives were irreparably changed for more than 70 years. If you or a loved one has been the victim of police brutality, you need to be prepared for a fight. Taking police officers to court is an especially difficult task, and will require planning and a lot of work. Our attorneys are ready to help.
Document The Event
Even though people have been repeatedly warned about the dangers of drunk driving, many will still do it anyway. The best thing that you can do is try to keep your distance from drunk drivers. Swerving, taking up two lanes, not using headlights at night, turning without making signals, or using the wrong turn signals are signs that someone has been driving drunk.
Document Your Injuries
Take note of any injuries you or your loved one had before the trial. Having a complete understanding of the extent of your injuries sustained while in custody will assist in creating a strong case. Take photos if possible.
Understand Police Protocol
Law enforcement has strict rules in place in the hopes of preventing unnecessary injury to anyone in their custody. If an officer or officers fail to follow a procedure that results in an injury, take note of it.
Mosley’s suit stated that, while his arms were handcuffed behind his back, he became engaged in an “angry exchange” with Officer Brian Kershaw who was outside of the cell. Kershaw approached Mosley, pulled him into a standing position, and violently threw him into a concrete wall. Mosley sustained a paralyzing neck injury, leaving him a permanent quadriplegic requiring 24-hour care.
We successfully obtained a $44 million verdict in favor of Mr. Mosley for his pain and suffering, as well as for past and future medical expenses. In an interview with the Washington Examiner after the case, Mosley commented on the verdict, saying, “I didn’t believe there was justice in the world until yesterday. I’ve finally seen justice. I thank God for my attorney Billy Murphy. I’m in debt to him for the rest of my life.”
If you or a loved one was the victim of police brutality, contact our Baltimore attorneys at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy today. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you will only need to pay legal fees if we win your case. Contact us through our website, or call us at 800-277-0150.