Police are not above the law. When the actions of police officers unlawfully harm others, claims of misconduct may arise.  Common cases of police misconduct include use of excessive force, wrongful arrest, and incidents where innocent bystanders are injured when police recklessly pursue vehicles of fleeing suspects. At Regan Zambri & Long, our lawyers are dedicated to advancing the rights of victims of police misconduct. 

Police misconduct litigation is one of the most challenging areas of personal injury law. Each jurisdiction has its own complex rules regarding the type of notice that must be given to the responsible government and its agencies.  In addition, police misconduct often triggers a wide variety of claims based on rights guaranteed by state constitutions, federal statutes, and the United States Constitution. Victims of police misconduct frequently suffer substantial physical injuries requiring expensive medical treatment and rehabilitation, and are forced to lose time from work.  Compensation may also be available for the humiliation and embarrassment, as well as the physical pain and mental anguish, caused  by the misconduct. Under certain circumstances, state and federal law may entitle victims to receive punitive damages calculated to deter future police misconduct.

The lawyers of Regan Zambri, and Long have extensive experience in handling claims based on police misconduct. Our firm has achieved ground-breaking decisions in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia in this area of law and has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients.

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If you have been injured as the result of police misconduct, contact us online or by phone at 202-463-3030 for a free consultation.