Toronto Police Brutality Lawyer
Our police brutality lawyers at Edson Legal are here to help you. An experienced lawyer from our team will assist you in filing your police brutality case in Canada. They will present a report showing how the police mishandled you to prove your case in court. So if you are looking for a personal injury lawyer to help you in such situation, give us a call at 1-855-702-3119 now to talk to one of our lawyers.
Police are responsible for ensuring safety, law, and order. They should be available always to ensure that individuals are free from any harm. When the cops misbehave in a way that contradicts their role in society, it could be devastating.
Police brutality and Charter violations are a significant issue in most places in Canada. Most victims of police brutality are unaware of their rights. This means that most cases of police brutality go unreported in the country.
Forms of Police Brutality, Misconduct, Abuse and Character Violations
The following are some of the most common forms of police brutality and Charter violations in Canada:
- Racism or racial profiling of those under arrest
- Sexual harassment
- Excessive use of force during arrest leading to injuries
- Unnecessary strip-searching
Why you need a police brutality lawyer for your case
Legal support and advocacy
It takes you a lot to prove your case in court as a victim of police brutality. If you believe the police misbehaved while arresting you, then you can file a lawsuit in court. You need a helping hand from an experienced lawyer. The use of excessive force by the police during an arrest can often result in injuries.
In this case, you can file a personal injury claim, and the police will compensate you accordingly. An experienced lawyer has a comprehensive knowledge of the legal system to present your matter in the courts.
Credibility and utmost care
Most lawyers will act professionally in their line of duty. For instance, in case you are in the hospital, they will visit you and keep you updated on your case proceedings in court.
You can choose where you want to meet your lawyer. Having an experienced lawyer to handle your police brutality case improves your chances of winning your case. You get the representation that you deserve by seeking their services.
Whenever you feel like the police used excessive force in their line of duty and violated your rights under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms , you are free to file a police brutality case in court. Ultimately, you need a lawyer to help you win the court battle with the police.
Here is what you should do in case of police brutality or violation of your Charter rights
Apart from seeking assistance from a reputable lawyer to handle your police brutality case, you should try do the following:
- Ensure you seek immediate medical attention n in case of physical injuries
- Collect evidence of the situation by getting details of any witness at the scene
- Use your phone to take photos of any bodily injury
Every police brutality and misconduct is subject to punishment by law. All a victim needs to do is to prove that the police misbehaved in their line of duty. In most cases, it is advisable to reach out to a reputable lawyer to help you with your police brutality case.
Car Accidents Involving the Police
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident with a police car while the police officer is in the course of duty, note that liability is assigned based on typical negligence theories. The claim is addressed through the insurance system, but note that there are special rules for government employees who negligently cause an accident. Just like with a normal car accident, you should first ensure that you are safe, then ensure that everyone else is safe. You can then collect all the relevant evidence, including photo and video evidence of the scene, eye witness contact address, and the insurance details of all vehicles involved. Call your lawyer immediately because the claim process is not as straight forward as with other car accidents. You should come to Edson Legal in such cases because there are exceptions to this general rule depending on the circumstances and facts of the case such as pursuits. We will also fight for you if the police say that your conduct contributed to the accident and/or injuries.
Injuries Suffered During Arrest and Negligent Investigations
The police have a duty of care to treat those they are investigating with dignity and with due regard to their safety. If you are injured during an arrest by a police officer, you may have a legal claim. Ontario courts now also allow for claims against investigating officers who do not act reasonably while conducting an investigation, causing an injury. In both cases, the action of the police officer that causes the injury and miscarriage of justice must be beyond the normal limits of basic discretion.
Other than physical injury, you can also sue the police for emotional distress when an officer’s negligent act causes your emotional distress or when he/she recklessly or intentionally acts in a way that causes you emotional injury.
You can seek damages from the crown counsel and the police service for malicious prosecutions, breaches of your Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms rights, and miscarriages of justice pursuant to Criminal Code of Canada s. 691.
According to a research titled Innocence Compensation: The Success Rate of Actions for Negligent Investigation by Dr. Myles of Algoma University, your chances of getting compensation in the tort of negligent investigation is one in four – you require an experienced lawyer to increase your chances of success. We will show the court that the actions of the police officer or officers were high-handed and reprehensible and that simple mistakes were made.
Police Misconduct Lawyer – Edson Legal
Innocent third parties sometimes find themselves in the crossfire as police officers carry out their duties. Police officers are required to be mindful of innocent bystanders while shooting, during police pursuits, while arresting suspects, and during other such situations. If you suffer injuries as a result of a police officer’s negligent conduct such as shooting in the crowd, the law allows you to file a claim. Taking the fight can be intimidating for the average person – hiring the Edson Legal team ensures you can relax as the claim unfolds since we will do all the work from investigations to court arguments.
