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Excessive use of force, wrongful shootings, false arrest and other forms of negligence or abuse of power can be grounds for police brutality lawsuits, which not only provide compensation for victims and their families, but also help ensure that appropriate law enforcement standards are followed and enforced. Personal injury lawyers throughout the United States investigate potential police brutality lawsuit claims on behalf of individuals who have suffered catastrophic or fatal injuries.
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Taser Guns Linked to Seizures When Shock Delivered to Head
If a Taser stun gun accidentally delivers a shock to the head, it could do more than just incapacitate an individual, as a new study from Canada indicates that the controversial weapons could cause seizures or other brain problems.
Police Taser Use Lawsuit Filed Against New York City
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed this week against New York City Police Department by the mother of a psychiatric patient who was shot with a Taser stun-gun while he was on top of a security gate, causing him to fall 10 feet and suffer fatal injuries when he landed on his head.
Police Taser Lawsuit Settlement Announced by San Jose
A California wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after San Jose police officers used a Taser stun gun on him, was settled last month for $70,000.
Taser Guns Linked to 334 Deaths by Amnesty International
Amnesty International has released a report which links 334 deaths to the use of Taser guns between 2001 and August 2008. Contrary to claims by the manufacturer that the stun guns deliver non-lethal shocks, the Amnesty International indicates that the government should limit use of the weapons to life-threatening situations or stop using them altogether [...]
Lawsuit Over Taser Death Allowed to Continue Against County in Maryland
U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles has ruled that a Maryland police brutality lawsuit filed as a result of a 2007 Taser death that occurred when a man was shocked multiple times by a Frederick County Sheriff’s deputy, will be able to continue against the county and its sheriff’s department for the family’s civil rights [...]
Police Brutality Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed after Taser Use
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles County and Taser International by the family of a man who died in 2007 after an arrest by the County Sherriff’s office, where he was shocked more than 10 times with a Taser.
Taser Lawsuit Filed Following South Carolina Death in 2006
A lawsuit was filed last week in Charleston, South Carolina, by the family of a man who was fatally shocked with a Taser in 2006. The complaint names Taser International, Inc., who manufactured the weapon, together with the local police department, the city and the county.
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