Police Dog Bite Lawyers in California | BNCL Law Firm

Police Dog Bite Lawyers in California

Police officers often have to use many specialized tools when they are investigating certain crimes. Police dogs can greatly assist with an investigation, but they must be handled with proper care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Like any other animal, a police dog’s behavior can change quickly. A police dog can become spooked, feel threatened, or even be provoked by an officer into biting and attacking someone. If you have been bitten by a police dog while in police custody, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover monetary damages for your injuries. These claims are not easy to file, though. Our California police misconduct lawyer can help you claim the full compensation that is justly yours.
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42 U.S.C. Section 1983 gives you the legal right to file a lawsuit against a police officer, the police department they work for, or the officer’s supervisor in certain instances when they use excessive force. Before this law was enacted, government agencies were generally protected by sovereign immunity, so they could not have a lawsuit filed against them. Today, Section 1983 claims provide a way for individuals to file a claim against these entities when their constitutional or civil rights are violated.

Section 1983 claims are not easy to file and they are governed by many laws. For example, these claims are subject to a statute of limitations, or time limit. Sometimes, that time limit is equal to the personal injury statute of limitations in the state, which is three years in California. There are times, though, when the time limit in Section 1983 claims can vary.

In addition to the many laws that govern claims regarding police dogs in California, there are other factors that may affect the strength of your claim or the amount of damages to which you are entitled. These factors are as follows:

  • Whether the police officer was actively investigating you as a suspect in a crime or not
  • If you were fleeing the officer or resisting arrest
  • The nature and severity of your injuries

Whether the police officer used excessive force or not

Dog bite claims that involve police animals differ from other dog bite claims in the state. When filing a lawsuit after a police dog bite or attack, you must send the government agency responsible for the dog notice of the claim. The agency will then either accept or deny your claim. A lawyer can help ensure your notice of claim is accepted and if it is not, can advise you of your legal options.

If you have been hurt by police misconduct, our California police misconduct lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy, can provide the sound legal advice you need. Call us now or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled attorneys and to learn more about how we can help you obtain the fair settlement you deserve.

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