Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys
Excessive Force
Las Vegas law enforcement, casino and hotel security personnel, and nightclub bouncers may be guilty of using excessive force at one point or another. While police and private security officers should take reasonable action to protect the public, at times their over-zealous efforts may cause serious injury to a person who is being removed from the premises, arrested or detained.
If you or someone you know was injured because of excessive force, you have the right to seek legal counsel. A Las Vegas personal injury attorney can look over your situation and determine whether you may have a claim to bring against the Las Vegas Police Department (LVPD) or perhaps a casino or hotel. You may or may not have done something to warrant your removal from the premises or your arrest. However, this does not give security or law enforcement free reign to strike you or use an undue amount of force in detaining you.
Injuries from Excessive Force in Nevada
A person may sustain serious injuries due to excessive force, and these cases may include a number of specific actions:
- Racial slurs or epithets
- Spitting
- Hitting
- Kicking
- Punching
- Improper use of pepper spray
- Dog bites
- Improper use of restraints
- Death while in custody
Las Vegas Excessive Force Injury Lawyer
A lawyer at the De Castroverde Law Group may be able to help you take legal action against the police or security officer that injured you. Excessive force is serious and should not be tolerated. By standing up for victims’ rights and representing them in their personal injury cases, the lawyers at our firm strive to turn this situation around. We take on cases throughout all of Las Vegas and also offer a free case evaluation to discuss your matter.
Contact a Las Vegas excessive force injury lawyer at our firm today!