The overwhelming majority of police officers are good, hardworking men and women who perform their job in a very professional manner. There are, however, a small minority of police officers who either purposely or carelessly cross the line in violating a person’s civil rights. We handle serious police brutality and police excessive force cases, including wrongful death claims, unlawful arrest cases, and federal civil rights lawsuits.
Examples of Policy Brutality:
- Beatings leading to broken bones or serious injury, including baton strikes and brutal physical assaults
- Police misconduct, including unreasonable weapon use leading to serious injury, such as unjustified taser deployment or violent takedowns
- Improper shootings and fatal police shooting incidents
- Unnecessary and degrading strip searches during arrest or detainment
- Sexual assault and unconstitutional violations of Fourth Amendment rights
What is Police Brutality?
Edith Pearce, a skilled and licensed police brutality lawyer in Philadelphia and the tri-state area, knows and trust has the expertise to handle these cases. As a civil rights attorney with decades of experience, she will investigate police misconduct thoroughly and fight to hold officers accountable. To protect your legal rights following police brutality injuries, one of several forms of police misconduct, it is wise to consult an attorney like Edith Pearce. If you’re wondering what to do after an incident or need to understand the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit, call her for a confidential consultation at 215-557-8686.
You need an exceptionally smart lawyer that sue police and to handle a police brutality or abuse case because of difficulty in obtaining the evidence and proof necessary, including body camera footage, police reports, medical records, and witness testimony. As a member of MENSA, the high IQ society, Edith Pearce is not afraid to take on the largest Defendants, including City and State Police Departments. This fearless and relentless trial attorney will challenge qualified immunity defenses and pursue maximum compensation for victims. Unlike the huge firms with dozens of attorneys and many different attorneys handling different aspects of your case, police brutality lawyer Edith Pearce is personally involved in every case the firm handles from start to finish. She genuinely cares about her clients and you will not be treated like just another case or file.
Do I Have a Case?
However, we are very selective in the police brutality or police misconduct cases that we take, normally accepting less than one in every 10 cases that are referred to the law firm. Before we take on a case, there must be (1) an action by a police officer which is unreasonable; 2) evidence of wrongdoing beyond the statement of the victim (there must be a witness or physical evidence), such as body camera footage, medical records, or witness testimony from the scene; and (3) serious and/or life-altering injury or death. Understanding case value and how long a settlement vs trial takes are common concerns. Because these cases are very complex and difficult to litigate, we only take these cases where a serious injury or death has occurred. We represent injured victims in catastrophic and fatal cases, seeking justice through proven investigative resources and expert witnesses.
Edith Pearce is an experienced Pennsylvania and Philadelphia police brutality lawyer. She has handled police brutality cases against the City of Philadelphia Police Department, various Pennsylvania County Police Departments, and the Pennsylvania State Police Department. She will file your lawsuit, negotiate with insurance companies, and advocate for police accountability. The lawyers at The Pearce Law Firm, P.C. have received the prestigious Super Lawyer & Rising Star awards and the firm has received the highest “AV” rating for legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell, the nation’s oldest and most respected attorney-rating service.
Compensation
Damages that a victim or the victim’s family of a serious injury or death caused by police brutality or police excessive force can include: hospital and medical expenses; past and future permanent physical disability, such as a limp, scars, loss of a limb; emotional distress, such as depression and anxiety; grief and emotional suffering caused by the death of a loved one; loss of love and companionship caused by the death or serious injury of a loved one; physical pain and suffering; loss of enjoyment of life; and punitive damages in cases involving particularly brutal or unjustified conduct.
To protect your legal rights following police excessive force or misconduct leading to serious injury in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, it is wise to consult a police brutality lawyer Philadelphia that residents can count on. We offer same-day response, hospital visits, and compassionate counsel throughout the legal process. Our proven and results-driven approach means we defend your constitutional rights aggressively.
The Pearce Law Firm is dedicated to protecting your rights and obtaining full and fair compensation for you.
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If you or someone you know has been seriously injured or died as a result of police brutality or police excessive force or abuse in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey area and is in need of a lawyer, please call us for a FREE CONSULTATION. We provide no obligation case evaluations with no upfront costs. Whether you need help understanding how to file a police complaint, need retaliation protection, or want to know if you will win your case, we’re here to help. Our established firm will document your injuries, prove police department negligence, and seek justice on your behalf.
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