Section 1983 -- Info about bringing a civil rights lawsuit

Описание: Personal injury and civil rights lawyer Neil Shouse discusses how to bring a lawsuit for civil rights violations using the guidelines set forth in 42 U.S.C. 1983.

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Recent news headlines have shown us that far too often, basic constitutional rights of Americans are violated "under color of law" in this country. When someone's rights are violated by a government official, or someone acting under the authority of the government, such as a police officer or state or local employee acting in an official capacity, you can bring a civil rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. 1983 also known as section 1983. These lawsuits can be brought in California state courts, or in federal courts.

Most often we see these lawsuits against police officers, jail guards such as Los Angeles County Sheriffs, and prison wardens. Common rights violations include excessive force and beatings, racial profiling and discrimination, false arrest, and unlawful detention.

Lawsuits under section 1983 can often be for very large dollar amounts. Victims can seek compensatory damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Victims may also seek punitive damages for even higher amounts. Total money damages and compensation can be in excess of hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars.

If you or a loved one has had your civil rights violated by police or other government agencies, we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.